Playa Blanca –Barú- residing 45 minutes away from Cartagena de Indias, is a sight to behold with its sparkling aquamarine water and powdery white sand. This beach, dotted with restaurants and bars, exudes such tranquility that you feel you have all the time in the world to engage in a pleasurable stroll, sunbathing, swimming, shopping for fruits or jewelry, kayaking, or simply getting lost in your favorite book. And, of course, there is the quintessential lunch consisting of traditional fried fish, coconut rice, Patacon and salad to satisfy your appetite.