Bocachica is an island in the harbor of Cartagena known for its beaches. Its name means "the mouth", as the island proctected a small opening which was the entrance to the harbor. A fort is built on the island, the Fort of San Jose, which is one of

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Bocachica is an island in the harbor of Cartagena known for its beaches. Its name means "the mouth", as the island proctected a small opening which was the entrance to the harbor. A fort is built on the island, the Fort of San Jose, which is one of the iconic defenses built by the Spanish in the colonial era. Today, the island is well known for the quality of it beaches, with white sands and wandering masseuses offering inexpensive massages.

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