
National Aviary & Mambo Beach Club Baru - Playa Blanca
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4.3/5
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Is National Aviary & Mambo Beach Club Baru - Playa Blanca worth booking?
National Aviary & Mambo Beach Club Baru - Playa Blanca is a 8.5-hour experience in Cartagena, Colombia, from $68 per person. It scores 64 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 61 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 64 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (61)
- Duration
- 8.5 hours
- From
- $68 per person
In this tour you will visit one of the biggest National Aviary of Latin America where you will enjoy some of the most beautiful nature places and watch a large variety of birds in their natural habitat. After this visit,
What you get
- Carbonated beverages
- Ticket to entrance at National aviary park
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Sun chairs
About this experience
In this tour you will visit one of the biggest National Aviary of Latin America where you will enjoy some of the most beautiful nature places and watch a large variety of birds in their natural habitat. After this visit, we go to Playa Blanca where you will enjoy the sun, breeze and cristal water of Barú island. Also you have including lunch, transportation and sunchairs.
What's included
Included
- Carbonated beverages
- Ticket to entrance at National aviary park
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Sun chairs
Not included
- Bottled water
- towel
- Government fees
What you'll see and do
Cartagena
This tour start between 7:00 am and 8:30 am when we pick up you at your hotel location and get ready to drive to the National Aviary. Pick-up schedule: 1. Zona Norte: 7:00 AM – 7:20 AM (Marbella, Crespo, Morros, cielo mar). 2. Bocagrande, Laguito, Castillo: 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM 3. Muelle de los Pegasos: 8:15 AM – 8:30 AM (For the Historic Center or direct arrivals). We look forward to seeing you!"
90 minutes here
Aviario Nacional de Colombia
We will leave the city in a trip for about 45minutes on a minivan to arrive at National Aviary Park, when you where there, you gonna enter to the park with a brazalet (ticket is including) for do a treking around the natural park during 2 hours and then wath a bird show during 1 hour in a zone of the park. When the trekking finish at 12:30 pm, the minivan will be waiting for you, to take you at Playa Blanca in Barú island for eat the lunch.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Isla Baru
Once on Barú, you must walk for about 7 minute in a panoramic trekin for the beach to arrive the place you will eat the lunch, you can choes one of 3 options: Fish, chicken or vegetable or if you prefer an alternative from the main menu, a $30,000 COP allowance is available to apply toward your choice, with the remaining balance to be paid separately. You will spend the rest of the day in a eco-hostel with basics amenities like sun chairs and bathroom. Enjoy a great afternoon in front of clear water, white sand and fresh wind. A guide will be with the group to helps you in all you need and provide information about differents places you visit. Time to come back to Cartagena is at 3:00pm, you must walk again for 7 minutes for take the transport that will let you in your hotel between 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm
240 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Cartagena
Los pegasos is a statue of a horse this is in front of the clock towel across the AV, a person wit a Backpackers T-shirt will wait for you, is important to keep in touch the best way is whatsup. we have 2 departures at 6:30 am to 2:00 pm and 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Los pegasos is a statue of a horse this is in front of the clock towel across the AV, a person wit a Backpackers T-shirt will wait for you, is important to keep in touch the best way is whatsup. we have 2 departures at 6:30 am to 2:00 pm and 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Backpackers Travels S. A. S
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $68 to $72
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 21
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 64
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
National Aviary & Mambo Beach Club Baru - Playa Blanca: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cartagena.
How much does National Aviary & Mambo Beach Club Baru - Playa Blanca cost?
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Prices start at $68 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cartagena usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does National Aviary & Mambo Beach Club Baru - Playa Blanca take?
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Plan for about 8.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cartagena is not rushed.
Is National Aviary & Mambo Beach Club Baru - Playa Blanca worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 64 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 61 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cartagena, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule National Aviary & Mambo Beach Club Baru - Playa Blanca?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is National Aviary & Mambo Beach Club Baru - Playa Blanca suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book National Aviary & Mambo Beach Club Baru - Playa Blanca?
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Around 21 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cartagena can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cartagena and add a light layer if any part of the 8.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does National Aviary & Mambo Beach Club Baru - Playa Blanca start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cartagena within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cartagena?
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On Outty we rank every Cartagena experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cartagena Street Food Tour: 10 Local Tastings in the Walled City, Historic Center & Getsemaní Shared Tour in Cartagena, Cartagena Cooking Class with Local Chef (Small Group Experience). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cartagena?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cartagena?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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