Furnished apartments in La Boquilla, Cartagena
La Boquilla is Cartagena's fishing neighbourhood, north of the city. Calm beaches, mangroves and artisanal fishing instead of the tourist crush downtown.
Most of our Cartagena inventory sits here, and it holds our most striking properties: rooftops with jacuzzis, terraces and sea views. If you want beach without crowds, this is the area.
- properties
- 4 properties
- guests
- 6–10 guests
- short-stay
- 3 short-stay
- long-stay
- 1 long-stay
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What is it like to stay in La Boquilla, and how far is the centre?
La Boquilla is the fishing neighbourhood of Cartagena, north of the city: dark grey sand, clear water and moderate surf, noticeably calmer than the beaches downtown or in Bocagrande.
It sits about 15 kilometres from the historic centre, roughly a 20 minute drive, or 20 to 30 minutes by bus and shared van along the Manzanillo del Mar road. For the walled city, Bocagrande or the airport, a taxi or ride app is the practical option, especially at night.
Most of the MÍA Houses inventory in Cartagena is here, and so are its most striking properties: rooftops with jacuzzis, terraces and sea views, available for short and long stays. The characteristic outing is the mangroves by kayak, paddleboard or boat with fishermen from the neighbourhood, followed by fish and seafood landed that same day.
AVAILABLE IN LA BOQUILLA
What we have in La Boquilla
Minimum stay on the long-stay units: 28 nights.
Getting around from La Boquilla
It is about 15 kilometres from the historic centre, roughly a 20 minute drive. By public transport there are buses and shared vans along the Manzanillo del Mar road, 20 to 30 minutes.
For the walled city, Bocagrande or the airport, a taxi or ride app is the practical option, especially at night.
What's around you
- La Boquilla beach Dark grey sand, clear water and moderate surf. Far calmer than the beaches downtown.
- Mangroves Explored by kayak, paddleboard or boat with fishermen from the neighbourhood. The most characteristic thing to do here.
- Seafood restaurants La Boquilla lives on artisanal fishing, and the menus show it: fish and seafood landed that day.
- Historic centre About 15 km away, roughly 20 minutes by car when you want postcard Cartagena.
Questions about La Boquilla
Is La Boquilla beach good for swimming?
Yes. Dark grey sand, clear water and moderate surf. It is noticeably calmer than the beaches downtown or in Bocagrande.
What else is there beyond the beach?
The classic outing is the mangroves by kayak, paddleboard or boat with local fishermen. There is also a good run of fresh seafood restaurants.
Is the historic centre easy to reach?
About 20 minutes by car, or 20 to 30 by bus or shared van along the Manzanillo del Mar road. At night, take a taxi or ride app.
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