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A beautiful Colombian island once shut off to travellers is now open for the first time

Visitors will be able to book a day pass and even stay overnight on this ‘eco-protected natural paradise’

Liv Kelly
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Liv Kelly
Writer, Time Out Travel
Corona Island Beach
Photograph: Courtesy of Corona Island
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You might’ve heard of Corona Sunsets World Tour, the traveling festival that tours the world’s most legendary sunsets, but have you heard of Corona Island?

Nestled in the Colombian Caribbean, boasting tropical forests and a beach of powdery white sand is an island run by – you guessed it – the beer brand Corona, and for the first time since 2021, travellers can now book to visit. 

Until now, accessing the island had been on an invite-only basis, but from this month the Corona website will facilitate daytime and overnight bookings, as will Airbnb, Expedia and Booking.com

Options include a day pass, which starts from £126 and includes a round-trip speed boat from Cartagena, along with a seafront sun lounger, yoga, stand-up paddle-boarding and kayaking, and a three-course a la carte lunch (with some Coronas, obvs). 

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For £379, you can also book either a twin or king bungalow for two to stay overnight. Sounds like a solid option for a romantic getaway, right?

Bungalow on Corona Island
Photograph: Courtesy of Corona Island

But this place doesn’t just sound like holiday paradise – it’s something of an ‘eco-protected natural paradise’, too. The island has been awarded a three-star plastic-free Blue Seal for eliminating single-use of the stuff by Oceanic Global, a conservation group, and it uses local ingredients for cooking, traditional building techniques and solar energy. 

‘With breathtaking landscapes, sustainable practices, and immersive outdoor activities, we invite eco-tourists and travel enthusiasts alike to explore this unique setting, where every experience reflects our dedication to preserving the beauty of the natural world,’ said global VP of Corona Clarissa Pantoja. 

Fancy a night’s stay on a beautiful, eco-friendly island? Keep an eye on the Corona website for more details – bookings should go live later in March. 

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