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Amazing location in the Caribbean! We definitely recommend the chalet option, we loved the view on the mangroves from the bathroom, where you can admire the colourful crabs and we even spotted two raccoons passing by! They are currently expanding with 3 additional chalets. The water in front is a snorkeling paradise, with underwater plants, corals and loads of tropical fish in shallow water for as far as you can see. The water is calm and you can swim quite far out of the shore, just be sure to wear a floating jacket and buoy for safety. Also bring some protective shoes to protect yourselves and the corals, the water is quite shallow and corals are hiding inbetween the waterplants. We also did some tours with the hotel which are done with the hotel boat, our favourite is the reef snorkeling tour. It was the most beautiful snorkeling we ever done, and is only 1 km straight across the hotel on the edge of the archipelago. So magical we did this tour twice! The plankton tour is also recommended, but requires the moon to be down for more darkness, in our case at 4.00 a.m. Also amazing to see the stars at night! Lastly we did the islands tour, which brings you around the 3 main islands (Tintipan, Mucura and Islote) and a stop on each (we combined it with a reef snorkeling tour). We passed numerous hotels, but concluded El Embrujo was indeed the best choice. Seems the sea can be somewhat rougher on other sides of the islands, or less underwater life/deeper sea. The kiosk at their own pier is also the best place to watch the sunset every night, and during the day is a nice cool shadow oasis with some wind in (for me) too hot conditions on the shore. Due to the Caribbean weather probability of being more volatile, we booked extra nights to ensure we at least would have some good days. Prior to arrival the weather forecast showed rain and thunder everyday, so we were quite worried.

Great stay at punta Norte, surroundings are incredible, the staff is very nice and the food is very good.

Great location, super friendly staff and also other guests. The jetty out the back is perfect for peace and quiet. Food was good and amazing pancakes for breakfast! We loved being here.

Most of the places near Isla bonita don't receive credit cards so here we found it very handy and easy to use our card and not worry about taking cash in hand 😉

Beautiful beachfront property. Had a great time . Yes , there are private boats that dock nearby and play music between 10am-3pm ( mostly during the weekends ) but it makes the whole experience more fun .

Easy access with boat company Welcome drink Nice barman

I loved everything!! The people who worked there, the location, the FOOD!!! I wanna come back!!

Very clean, beautiful property with great amenities! Great ambiance too :) The host and the employees are super friendly and know how to treat guests. It's a private island so you will also be secluded from the main island life, which creates an extremely relaxed, chill atmosphere. Perfect for relaxing and disconnecting after a busy voyage. The activities available are also splendid and priced well. Kayaking around the islands and doing the plankton tour are definitively a very big recommendation. I will be coming back.

Beautiful spot, providing privacy and wonderful surrounding.

It was a memorable experience. Every day was different… different colors in the sky, different dishes, different people to meet, different animals crossing your path: Toucans, Bengales, Iguanas, monkeys and dolphins… Some things never changed though: the quality of the food, the sound of the waves in the morning, the warmth of free coffee throughout the day, the staff's generosity, and their attention to detail. It is everything I travel an hour and a half to see in Australia AND MORE: stunning sunsets, great music, and the option to dance/play games/have good conversations, or just be alone with a book in one hand, a cocktail in the other, and your feet in the water. A true connection to both nature and community. There’s always something to do: snorkelling, kayaking, volleyball… you can go see the planktons at night and visit neighbouring islands, including one of the oldest, where you get to witness a warm community that lives in a truly inspiring way. You can also swim with sharks there and then head home to relax over a full body massage!! IF THAT WASN’T ENOUGH, there were also yoga and dance classes while I was there. After two months of traveling through big cities, it was a real breath of fresh air… I had the TIME (and a solid connection) to call my family and make them a lil bit jealous. On top of that, I finally had time to meditate and dive into some creative projects. I couldn’t think of a better way to disconnect from reality than at Santa Lova. It’s a little corner of paradise and I've never experienced anything like it! I feel so much more grounded within myself… Cherry on top: Before catching the boat back to Cartagena, I picked up a beautiful handmade bracelet as a little souvenir. I can’t wait to go back there and share the experience with my friends and family!!!