Eco Hotel · Rosario Islands
Isla Grande · Colombia

A place to slow down Float Dive in, Lose signal... and come back to presence.

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El Hamaquero

A place where time
moves differently.

Between the sea and the forest, the island slows everything down and opens space to breathe, look around and return to presence.

A simple, natural and deep experience in Isla Grande.

Explore the stay
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A place where time moves differently.

A place to slow down.

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Float

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Dive in.

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Lose signal...

and come back to presence.

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Here, the day begins with the sea

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and ends with the sun melting over the horizon.

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It is not luxury.

It is connection.

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With nature.

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With the body.

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With a slower version of yourself.

Accommodation

Where to
rest

Each space is designed to blend with the natural environment without disturbing it.

Palomar 1
Featured room
Palomar 1
Double room on the first level facing the sea. It has a double bed, private bathroom, large terrace with private hammock, and the option of an additional single bed for a third guest.
2 or 3 guests COP 350,000; additional guest COP 130,000
Palomar 2
Palomar 2
COP 350,000
 Arrecife
Arrecife
COP 330,000
 Coral
Coral
COP 320,000
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Experiences

What the island
has to offer

Snorkeling & Coral Restoration
Snorkeling & Coral Restoration

Guided by native island eco-guides, guests explore the coral reef platforms of Isla Grande and discover over 60 varieties of corals, sponges, and algae adapting to climate change. El Hamaquero supports the community coral restoration program.

8:30 hrs (advance booking required) · COP 70,000 / person
Mangrove Tunnel Canoe Tour
Mangrove Tunnel Canoe Tour

The inner lagoons of Isla Grande are connected by natural mangrove tunnels that have endured through time. Guests paddle through the lagoons in canoes guided by eco-guides who row and narrate the natural history of this ecosystem - a nursery and habitat for countless species of marine flora and fauna.

16:00 hrs (book before 13:00) · COP 70,000 / person
Mangrove Reforestation Tour
Mangrove Reforestation Tour

El Hamaquero supports the community mangrove restoration program at La Penda. Together with native eco-guides, guests help open the channels that connect the mangrove to the sea and prepare planting areas where they are invited to plant new mangrove seedlings.

10:00 hrs (subject to availability) · COP 70,000 / person
Bioluminescence & Plankton Night Tour
Bioluminescence & Plankton Night Tour

This night experience begins with a canoe tour through the inner mangrove lagoons leading to the Enchanted Lagoon, where after dark it is possible to witness the natural wonder of bioluminescence.

18:00 hrs (book before 13:00 - order dinner before departure) · COP 70,000 / person
Encounters with the Sea People
Encounters with the Sea People

An experience that brings to life the history and living memory of the knowledge-keepers of the Rosario Islands.

According to season · Free tour
Scuba Diving in the Rosario Islands
Scuba Diving in the Rosario Islands

Explore the reefs of the Rosario Islands with Diving Planet, offering dives for certified and non-certified guests alike.

Subject to dive center availability · Ask for rates (coordinated with Diving Planet agency)
How to get here

Your journey starts
at the dock

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Main route

Route 1: Cartagena to Isla Grande by boat

Route 1: Cartagena to Isla Grande by boat

Daily departures from Cartagena between 8:30 and 9:00 am by direct boat across the open sea. Return from Isla Grande is between 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm, with arrival at La Bodeguita Pier between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm.

Recommended agency MARY CARTAGENA TRAVEL: Daily departures from Cartagena between 8:30 and 9:00 am by direct boat from Cartagena to the islands across the open sea. Return from Isla Grande between 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm (exact time varies daily). Arrival at La Bodeguita Pier between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm.
Advance booking Advance booking: Tel / WhatsApp: +57 310 655 5905 - +57 322 602 9252, or at their offices: Centro Uno Shopping Center, Local 309 (3rd floor), or at Plaza del Joe, Local 1 - Calle 34 #10-02 (across from La Tinaja restaurant).
Rates Rates: 100,000 COP per person per trip. You must also pay an additional fee of 31,500 COP to enter the dock and the National Park, and 9,000 COP for mandatory insurance.
Important Important: Many agencies operate at La Bodeguita Dock, which can be confusing. Some offer lower prices, but do not always guarantee safe or reliable service. For your safety and peace of mind, we recommend booking only with the suggested agency and doing so in advance. Please note that the journey is on the open sea, where the waves can be strong, especially on the return trip to Cartagena.
Notice Rates and schedules are subject to change without notice. Payment can be made directly at the dock or upon arrival at your hotel.
Card payments All card payments +5%.
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Alternative route

Route 2: Cartagena to Baru by car and private boat

Route 2: Cartagena to Baru by car and private boat

Ideal for guests who wish to avoid the open sea or prefer greater schedule flexibility, combining private car transfer to Baru with a private boat through protected inland waters.

Best for This option is ideal for those who wish to avoid the open sea or prefer greater schedule flexibility.
How it works How does it work? You will depart by private car from Cartagena (location and time to be agreed upon, between 7:00 am and 2:00 pm). The land journey takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to the town of Baru. There, a private boat will be waiting to take you to Isla Grande on a 20-minute trip through inland waters, more protected from the waves.
Rates Rates: COP 260,000 per trip (1 or 2 people). COP 130,000 per additional person.
Reservations Reservations: Write to us on WhatsApp or call us at +57 316 4824080 to coordinate your pickup and meeting point. This option requires a reservation at least 24 hours in advance.
Return trip If you wish to use this same route for the return trip, we can coordinate it directly during your stay on the island.
Weather Schedules subject to weather conditions.
Card payments All card payments +5%.
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starts with one decision

Availability is limited. El Hamaquero welcomes small groups to preserve the experience and the ecosystem.

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