On Playa Linda, Tierra Bomba, about ten minutes by boat from Cartagena, Pink Mango Beach Club was created by the founder behind Blue Apple Beach and deliberately leans into a scrappier, more old-school beach-shack feel rather than a polished resort look. It’s a spot built around genuine island character — good food, strong drinks, and Caribbean music — over manicured luxury.

The property centers on a 25-meter swimming pool, sun loungers, and shaded lounging areas, with two simple guest rooms available for anyone wanting to stay over. It’s intentionally low-tech, with limited internet access, and pet-friendly, with resident dogs and cats wandering the grounds.

Food comes from executive chef Pedro Mosqueda, whose background includes Michelin-starred kitchens in New York, translated here into grilled fare and shared plates — fish and chips, chicken skewers, spiced flatbreads, and vegetarian options — paired with a soundtrack running from calypso and reggae to champeta, soul, and disco, with DJs stepping in on weekends.

Boats depart from Punta las Velas in Laguito, Cartagena, with both a shared boat service and private boat rental available. Day passes come in two tiers: a basic pass (around 140,000 COP) covering boat transport, pool access, loungers, and a drink, and a full pass (around 200,000 COP) that adds lunch — food and extra drinks beyond that are ordered à la carte.

Pink Mango suits travelers who want an authentic, unpolished beach-shack vibe with genuinely good food rather than a manicured luxury setting — small groups, food-focused travelers, and anyone who appreciated the original spirit of Tierra Bomba’s early beach clubs. Reach out via WhatsApp to book a day pass or a room.