KiteGlobeBaru / Playa Blanca
Baru / Playa Blanca is a kiteboarding spot near Cartagena in Colombia, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N wind, best ridden in January, February, March.
| Country | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Cartagena |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | January, February, March |
| Coordinates | 10.2233, -75.6084 |
About Baru / Playa Blanca
Beautiful water colors. Chop with small waves, better for jumping to the right as it gives small ramps. Many swimmers along the beach. Watch out for boats. Few rocks at shore line.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Baru / Playa Blanca?
The best time to kite Baru / Playa Blanca is January, February, March, when the N wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Baru / Playa Blanca offers open ocean conditions with N wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Baru / Playa Blanca?
You can take a boat from Cartagena (Muelle Turistico, in front of Parque de la Marina) which takes you directly to the beach at 8am. But it also returns around 4pm, so you will miss the wind, but you can stay overnight. Or by car, then park (fee) and walk for about 5-10 min).
Hazards at Baru / Playa Blanca
Swimmers, Ships, Jetskis, Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.