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Éteka Beach Hotel CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA


Located on Tierra Bomba Island, around 10 minutes by boat from Cartagena, Éteka Beach Hotel offers a quieter alternative to the busier areas surrounding the Colombian Caribbean coast. Set between mangroves and the sea, the hotel combines contemporary design with a strong connection to the natural landscape and local culture. The property has just 10 suites, giving it a smaller


and more private atmosphere than many larger beach resorts in the region. The design follows a simple, natural aesthetic, with organic materials, open spaces and native planting incorporated throughout the hotel. Large windows and outdoor areas are positioned to make the most of the surrounding views, from the Caribbean coastline to the mangrove ecosystems that border the island. At the centre of the hotel is a large swimming


pool designed to blend into the tropical setting. Alongside two beach areas, it provides space for guests to relax in, whether by the water or in shaded areas within the gardens. The overall pace of the hotel is deliberately calm, encouraging visitors to slow down and spend time outdoors.


Dining at Éteka focuses on regional ingredients


and Caribbean flavours. Menus feature locally sourced seafood, tropical fruits, coconut, herbs and traditional Colombian influences presented in a modern but uncomplicated way. Meals are served across a range of informal settings, from daytime lunches near the beach to quieter evening dining. Beyond the hotel, Tierra Bomba Island offers


insight into a different side of Cartagena’s coastal life. Fishing communities remain active across the island and the surrounding waters support a variety of birdlife and marine species. In some seasons, visitors may also experience the area’s bioluminescent plankton after dark. Compared with the more heavily visited Rosario Islands, Tierra Bomba retains a less developed and more local character. The island’s location also makes it easy to


combine time at the hotel with visits to Cartagena’s historic centre. After the short boat crossing, guests can explore the city’s colonial architecture, restaurants and cultural sites before returning to the quieter setting of the island.


DON’T MISS Experience Éteka’s ASMR-inspired spa ritual, a treatment to promote relaxation and draw on Caribbean healing traditions


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KEY FEATURES • Biophilic design pool integrated within the tropical landscape


• 2 distinct beach areas • Elevated Caribbean restaurant with all-day dining


• Signature spa with immersive, highly visual treatment spaces


KEY ACTIVITIES • Island-hopping & private boat excursions


• Caribbean cooking & cocktail experiences


• Exploring the colonial Old City (a Unesco World Heritage Site)


• Romantic dinners overlooking Cartagena’s skyline


GET IN TOUCH • etekacartagena.com • +57 324 204 8785 • reservas@etekacartagena.com • instagram.com/etekabeachcartagena


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