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Castillo de San Fernando de Bocachica
1-2 hoursHire a local guide
This 18th-century Spanish fortress was built to defend Cartagena's bay from pirates. Hire a local guide at the entrance to learn its history and support the local economy.
Explore
Bocachica & Southern End
Bocachica sits at the southern tip of Tierra Bomba Island. It is known for its 18th-century Spanish fortifications and rustic fishing village.
Bocachica offers a sharp contrast to the beach clubs on the northern end of Tierra Bomba. Visitors come here to see historic colonial military architecture built to defend Cartagena's bay from pirates.
Expect basic infrastructure and unpaved roads. Bring small denominations of Colombian Pesos, as card machines lack signal and vendors require cash.
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Batería de San José
30-45 minutesAccess by small boat
This smaller coastal battery sits on an islet across the channel from San Fernando. You can view it from the water or hire a small local boat from Bocachica for a closer look.
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Batería del Ángel San Rafael
1 hourUphill walk required
This lesser-known fort sits on a hill and offers panoramic views of the bay. You must complete a short, uphill walk to reach it. Bring plenty of water and wear sturdy walking shoes.
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Bocachica Village
1-2 hoursBring small cash
This traditional fishing village offers a look into authentic island life. The infrastructure is very basic with unpaved roads. Make sure you carry small cash to pay local vendors.
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