Is the most BEAUTIFUL BEACH IN COLOMBIA a tourist trap? 🇨🇴 COLOMBIA TRAVEL

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  • @jeffnorris7789
    @jeffnorris7789 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm always glad to see you post.

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Jeff 😊

  • @bobogigio9072
    @bobogigio9072 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The little girl behind you at the start of your video had me cracking up, lol. 😄
    Informative information as always!

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh I know! I could see her and just went with it as she was so curious.

  • @michaelreid8857
    @michaelreid8857 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cant wait, to see your tour on Cartagena!
    Certain it will be as informative and have the production quality, all your reports have!
    Cheers

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My Cartagena tour was the highlight of my trip 😊

  • @mantapjava
    @mantapjava ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful beach! May I suggest that when you mention the local currency, include a pop-up on the screen of the US/Canadian currency conversion? Thank you for sharing!

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks so much for watching Charlie, I include US prices because I think most people, especially Canadians (like me) know the general currency exchange rate for USD to CAD. I wanted to keep things simple as then I'd also need to add Euro, Sterling and Asian currencies.

  • @nellie...
    @nellie... 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful place! Thanks for sharing!

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It really is!

  • @nadey14
    @nadey14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video! What's the direct link to the standardized price menu for Playa Blanca?

  • @iluv2_travel
    @iluv2_travel 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    nice sand. nice water. but no beach. too crowded. too many 'buildings'. did you get to the rosario islands?

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not yet but it's on my list!

  • @rukhsanajiwan2650
    @rukhsanajiwan2650 ปีที่แล้ว

    What was the name of the hostel you stayed at? Looking to stay in that area in a few weeks.

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  ปีที่แล้ว

      I can’t remember the name but it was on Booking

  • @dukewagner9566
    @dukewagner9566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks again!

  • @k_and_m8745
    @k_and_m8745 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Caribean is always gorgeous.
    The beautiful beach looked much more inviting than the last one although both had their own beautiful elements.

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is the most beautiful but where you stay definitely matters

  • @briantravelman
    @briantravelman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ah this beach is on the MAINLAND! How have I not heard of it before? The sand and water are beautiful for sure, but the way they are treating it and how narrow it is, I can tell you this beach will be completely eroded in a few years. Only $1 or $2 is a reasonable price to be overcharged, I feel. I've been ripped off FAR, FAR worse! But that was a brilliant move from the restaurants. Glad at least some people still have morals. But I agree with Genesis that San Andres is probably better far beaches and maybe Tayrona. This one is way too overdeveloped and commercialized for my taste. But I enjoyed the video anyways. Nice to see you in a different country. I like your blue :p
    You should visit the world's most densely populated island for me, while you're there.

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It was an island and they built a causeway. San Andrés is no doubt the best but also closer to Nicaragua than Colombia.

  • @johannagranda5734
    @johannagranda5734 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Woww el paraíso!!

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutamente

  • @tiffanyw571
    @tiffanyw571 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tips!
    I’m going to Columbia for a month in December and am planning to go to San Andres for a few days. Do you think it’s worth spending a few days in and around Cartagena as well? I’m not really looking to explore the city as much as I will be travelling all over the country. 🇨🇦

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  ปีที่แล้ว

      So although San Andres is part of Colombia it's actually an island off Nicaragua. You may know that but I just wanted to make sure. But if you go there for beach time you can probably skip the Cartagena beaches unless you're really a beach person. But you definitely want to see Cartagena city and may want to check out Tayrona National Park outside Santa Marta.
      Colombia is HUGE so a month is a lot but don't get trapped at the beach, there are also wonderful places in the mountains so I would spend time down there as well.

    • @tiffanyw571
      @tiffanyw571 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I am definitely I a beach person and coming from Canada I'd like to soak up as much of the sun and sand as possible. Haha
      This is what I have planned so far and I think it's a nice balance. I am currently watching you videos on other places you have been - Playa Cristal so I may do that instead of Palomino. Not sure if you have been all over Columbia as I just came across your TH-cam channel but if you wouldn't mind taking a quick look at my itinerary below it would be greatly appreciated.
      Bogota
      Bogota
      Bogota
      Bogota to Tatacoa Desert (fly 1 hour) + 50 min drive?
      Tatacoa Desert
      Tatacoa to Salento (fly 3 hours incl. layover) + 50 min drive?
      Salento
      Salento
      Salento to Medellin (fly 50 min) and then drive/bus to Guatape 1hr)
      Guatape
      Guatape to Medellin (drive/bus 2hrs)
      Medellin
      Medellin
      Medellin
      Medellin to San Andres
      San Andres
      San Andres
      San Andres to Cartagena
      Cartagena
      Cartagena
      Cartagena to Palomino (6hr bus…)
      Palomino
      Palomino to Tayrona (drive/bus 45min)
      Tayrona National Park to Minca (drive/bus 50 min)
      Minca
      Minca
      Minca to Santa Marta (drive/bus 45min)
      Santa Marta fly to Bogota and then home@@ayngelina

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So I think it’s too much time in Bogota. You need two days max as the weather isn’t great and there’s not a lot to do. I’d leave yourself one free day just in case you want to stay somewhere else longer. Just remember every travel day even if it doesn’t take long basically wastes the whole day because of getting to terminals early the actual travel and then getting to your new hotel.

    • @tiffanyw571
      @tiffanyw571 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I’m really bad with just going with the flow, so I tend to book all my hotels in advance

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  ปีที่แล้ว

      Is this your first time in Latin America?

  • @soafone
    @soafone ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't see the standardized menu pricelist for Playa Blanca at your website. Can u please provide the link? Thx

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately I had to remove it as several people told me that had changed and no longer exists.

  • @KELLENKASH
    @KELLENKASH ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you use a credit card 💳 or do you need cash for most transactions?

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Credit card in supermarkets and tourist restaurants or expensive restaurants and sometimes with an additional fee otherwise it’s cash. The credit card companies charge South Americans businesses insane fees up to 13% to use their services so small businesses can’t afford it.

    • @KELLENKASH
      @KELLENKASH ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ayngelina thank you 😊

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy to help. If you have specific food questions I’ve written a bunch on my website Baconismagic.ca

  • @cathepar
    @cathepar ปีที่แล้ว

    Those are the crowded beaches, try the golfo of San Bernando beaches Colombia, they are on the deep where the islands are and rent a private place, it is cheap yo! I recommend titipan Island. Yeah, rent a private apartment beachfront. I'm Colombian ❤

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! I want to return to Colombia in 2024 so I’m putting this on my list

    • @psp6
      @psp6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      San bernardo is good but is boring. No clubs

  • @LouisPadron-v5l
    @LouisPadron-v5l ปีที่แล้ว

    A beautiful beach but I do not like that hut like environment. I am looking forward to a nice high end hotel and white sand beach not golden sand beach. Where are those located? The ceviche looks terrific. Thank you.

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  ปีที่แล้ว

      The Caribbean coast of Colombia has a number of beaches with all inclusive hotels and resorts where you may find what you’re looking for 🙂

  • @jorgegomezjr.-fe1kn
    @jorgegomezjr.-fe1kn ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it safe to travel to Colombia?

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  ปีที่แล้ว

      I would not hesitate to do it but you may want to check out my other video with safety tips

    • @techgeek4499
      @techgeek4499 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was very concerned about safety before I first went to Colombia. What I would say is, you will be okay. Try to find a good Airbnb host, if possible. The host will help you with small things. Also I didn’t go walking at night. Take a Uber or Cab. Also if possible, don’t travel with cash. Use Western Union and send yourself money when you need it. People say
      “ go to Colombia with Cash, USD, “
      why? That’s how people get robbed. Don’t carry a bunch of cash. If you don’t walk around with $5,000 USD in the United States why would you do that in a foreign country. It’s not smart. Other than that, you will be safe. Colombia turned out to be like a US Border town with a lot of Military and police, it’s pretty safe; especially when the Colombia Navy is right near the walled city and beaches.

  • @PaulAndresJaramillo
    @PaulAndresJaramillo ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Ayngelina. Thank you for your note on Barú! As a Colombian, I appreciate the efforts visitors from other countries make to promote our beaches. However, I must say that Baru is not the most beautiful beach in Colombia. That title is disputed among the beaches in Tayrona Park, Capurgana and Nuqui (Chocó) and the Islands in the Archipielago of San Bernardo. Even some of the beaches in San Andres Island are far more beatiful than Baru! No need to go too far from Baru, though ... Just a few miles from Baru you'll find Islas del Rosario. Next time, try Isla Grande - just an hour from Cartagena departing from the pier La Bodeguita. Isla Grande offers pristine waters, white sand beaches, and very few to no vendors!

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow thank you for such a thoughtful response! I do have a video from Tayrona 😊 but I’m putting the others on my list for when I return in 2024 so please send me all your best recommendations 🙏

    • @HugeKorgy
      @HugeKorgy ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Paul - I'm planning on coming to Columbia (Cartagena) next month for the first time. Where do you recommend staying for a single middle aged person who likes nice quiet beaches and decent hotels that is fairly easy to get to. I'm not crazy about the congestion and crowds shown in this video. I hear the beaches on the mainland are not that great.

    • @PaulAndresJaramillo
      @PaulAndresJaramillo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello HugeKorgy! Cartagena is a beautiful place (downtown and the old part of the city) and it is really worth exploring it. My advise is spend a couple of days in Cartagena and take one or two of the various tours offered.
      About the beaches in the mainland, that is true - they're not great. Definitely, stay at least a couple of nights in Isla Grande. Or take a day tour to Isla Tintipan, Isla Mucura, or Isla Palma in the Archipielago of San Bernardo. Many of the tours include Playa Blanca - that's the crowded, filled-with-vendors beach you want to avoid! So, make sure whatever tour you buy does not take you to Playa Blanca.
      Here's a video you may find helpful:
      th-cam.com/video/T65LwCxhMLs/w-d-xo.html

    • @HugeKorgy
      @HugeKorgy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PaulAndresJaramillo
      Hello Paul - Not seeing your reply, I ended up booking 5 nights in Bocagrande. I like the idea of a day trip to Tintipan Island or the other San Bernardo islands. But, I'm not finding much online for an inclusive tour. Can you recommend a tour company. I know there is a ferry that leaves from Muelle de la Bodeguita to Tintipan Island. Is this the way to go? If so, how would activities like snorkeling work? Would I book that once I get there? Also, what do you think of Bora Bora for a day trip?

    • @PaulAndresJaramillo
      @PaulAndresJaramillo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello Korgy!
      I’m sorry you didn’t see my reply. Anyway, your decision sounds right. Boca Grande is a good sector in Cartagena. However, if you can still change your booking, I would suggest you spend at least one night in Isla Grande. Bora Bora Beach Club has beautiful facilities and offers great accommodation. But if you decide to go there on a day trip only, that is a good choice as well. There are other good options you may want to consider (you can compare them in Booking): Rosario EcoHotel, Hotel Cocoliso Island Resort, and Secreto Hostel).
      About a tour operator, I know there are quite a few and all of them have both good and not so good reviews. I would consider two options, though: CTG Tours and Juan Ballena. Whatever tour you choose, I recommend that you buy it directly at a booth in La Bodeguita when you arrive in Cartagena, either very early in the morning the day of the tour, or the day before. Make sure to:
      - Get a receipt with the name and/or the logo of the tour operator
      - Find out exactly what the tour includes. (Ask: “¿Qué incluye el tour?”). A very clear and specific answer should follow.
      - State very clearly that you do not want a tour that takes you to Playa Blanca (Say: “No quiero pasar por Playa Blanca o Barú.”). Many tours offer a trip around Islas del Rosario and include spending some time in Playa Blanca. So, be sure the tour you get takes you directly to the destination you want, whether Bora Bora, or Isla Tintipan, or any other beach in Islas del Rosario.
      You will usually need to pay extra for the snorkeling activity. They will rent you the mask and the snorkel for a reasonable price. If you have your own equipment, it is even better. Some tours include a stop to snorkel in the coral reef (again, make sure to ask what the tour includes), but they usually stop in Playa Blanca for lunch. Here’s a tour I found that sounds very nice and you will probably like:
      www.getyourguide.com/cartagena-l362/from-cartagena-rosario-islands-sailing-catamaran-excursion-t190080/?ranking_uuid=3d67db37-a6e7-4b0d-a8db-5a7e17638fb5
      Enjoy your stay in Cartagena. I hope you have a great time! Let us know how your trip goes.

  • @perfectlylonely
    @perfectlylonely 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Same beer, same cocktails, same beach" ❤

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m so cheap! Unless I truly feel the accommodation is a real experience.

  • @JD-zd8tm
    @JD-zd8tm ปีที่แล้ว

    Take the taxi because the driver will stay with you and you can leave when you want . The boats can hit 4'-6' swells out on the water and you're with a large group some can get drunk then you can't find them

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  ปีที่แล้ว

      The taxi turned out to be a much better option for me. It’s not expensive if you’re traveling with others.

  • @DBM1234-d1f
    @DBM1234-d1f 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    correction: the most beautiful beaches in colombia are in "san andres islands" it is the sea of ​​7 colors, the beaches of cartagena are horrible, super dirty, full of scammers and street vendors who suffocate and harass you every 30 seconds, in addition to their shops and restaurants do not have any type of regularization and they charge you at will without mentioning that their customer service is terrible, it is an experience to go and NEVER COME BACK.

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think you'll like this video as I talk about how controversial it is.

    • @briantravelman
      @briantravelman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, thanks for the heads up. That is very sad to hear. I've had too many bad experiences with scammers already.

    • @BETOETE
      @BETOETE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      just the beach experience, and what about the rest of the island?, I mean accommodation, running water, food prices, accessible renting facilities and prices.....

    • @psp6
      @psp6 ปีที่แล้ว

      False. Baru is beautiful. No problem is you go to a beach club. The problem is when you want exclusivity no spending the necessary

    • @djgualtiermaldeCO
      @djgualtiermaldeCO 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She says the best beau to every video she puts, so there is where the scam starts lol

  • @Jaksur_Trucker
    @Jaksur_Trucker ปีที่แล้ว

    Whats the peruvian place name?

  • @techgeek4499
    @techgeek4499 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is just not my thing. I don’t care about the beach. This is for people who like traveling to go to a Beach.

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely you’re right. I have videos about the beach and others about culinary travel with traditional food.

  • @sonisonrobi713
    @sonisonrobi713 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I did message you but you did mot respond

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Where did you message me?

    • @sonisonrobi713
      @sonisonrobi713 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ayngelina hi I think it was the Video dos and don't in Columbia I wanted to no if it was safe you answered but I was going to go alone and travel by coach to other place people around me are trying to put me of

    • @sonisonrobi713
      @sonisonrobi713 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The title was Is Columbia safe

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Let me look. I get notifications for new comments but not if they are replies.

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I responded to you but you didn’t ask a question that I can see. I have a web site called Baconismagic.ca that has lots of Colombia tips as I’ve been traveling there since 2010 but if you have specific questions the website doesn’t answer please feel free to ask.

  • @zabe2455
    @zabe2455 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Definitely a tourist trap, solicitations is really bad. They hover, follow you, even in the water they solicit you for jet skis and to sit on floaters. Do not recommend at all!

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I wonder if they left me alone because I was alone. I believe people’s experiences but somehow I didn’t have the same situation.

  • @nelsonextremo
    @nelsonextremo 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is not the most beautiful beach in Colombia. Mac Bean Lagoon in old providence, Spratt Bight in San Andrés Islands, playa soledad and playa aguacate in Capurganá and Cabo San Juan in Tayrona are wide more beautiful than Baru. But Baru ha its magic.

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for commenting, I'm hoping to return next year and will put these spots on my must visit list. - well except for San Andres, I think it may be too expensive to fly.

  • @RaymondCharest
    @RaymondCharest หลายเดือนก่อน

    Playa Tranquilla is too rocky.

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  หลายเดือนก่อน

      It depends on where you are. In front of my accommodation it was great but in front of some of the restaurants you’d definitely need swim shoes.

  • @RodrigoRudrigui1
    @RodrigoRudrigui1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video does not portray the degraded reality of the place! You clearly perceive a disorderly invasion and without fiscal control of the bodies that should take care of the urbanization environment. In Brazil we call it a favela and I never imagined that this would happen on the edge of the sea with crystal clear waters, I compare it to Maragogi or Arraial do Cabo, completely devastated by the invasion. the traders come to you offering oysters and products non-stop... you have no peace on this beach. One of the worst experiences a tourist from outside Colombia can have in their lives. They shouldn't sell tours to these places. Extremely depressing food, service and abusive prices - 15% service charge plus 15% to pay by credit card. unbelievable. I imagine there is an agreement between local residents and tour vendors to take people to such an absurd place like this! It's sad to say this because I was there recently. Practically in the year 2025 we are still faced with a situation like this. The tip I give when people ask me is: DO NOT go to this place

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  หลายเดือนก่อน

      People can have different experiences here.
      I did not stay in the area where people go for day trips because I had heard it was non stop pestering and once you leave that end of the beach it’s much more relaxed I was fine. Of course people approached me but I said no thankfully you and they moved on.

  • @Numaz6908
    @Numaz6908 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I have the taxi driver number? (Orlando)

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Send me a message on Instagram at @ayngelina as I’m not sure he wants it shared publicly

  • @quilla7h627
    @quilla7h627 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't go to Baru they will rip you off

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  ปีที่แล้ว

      Where do you suggest going?

  • @TB12Fan178
    @TB12Fan178 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It is a tourist trap and YOU WIll BE ROBBED

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What did you think of my advice in the video? Was it accurate?

  • @kristelfiore1330
    @kristelfiore1330 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Only Fish 🇵🇪 Peruvian ceviche ❤is the number 1 🥇 👌🤤so delicious , and Shrimp 🍤 ECUADORIAN ceviche or conchas negras are better 👌😍 than Peru 🇵🇪 lol but if is fish ceviche Peru is absolutely the winner 🏆 lol

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very good distinction here. I agree!

  • @erwinz4725
    @erwinz4725 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    • @ayngelina
      @ayngelina  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😊