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I really don’t understand why my Colombian friends talk so highly of Tolú. I’m not going to sugarcoat it. It’s an eyesore.
A popular beach destination for Colombians, especially from Medellín and Bogotá, Tolú is blessed with a long coastline on the Gulf of Morrosquillo, running south towards Coveñas and further north along the gulf. Unfortunately, the beaches aren’t anything special, and many are littered with trash. The best thing about the city is that it’s a hopping off point to the San Bernardo Islands. There’s no reason to linger.
Plaza
We stopped by to see Tolú on our way out of the area, starting at the main plaza, which is fairly pleasant.
Surrounding the plaza are a few interesting buildings, including the city hall (Alcaldía) and the Church of Santiago (Iglesia de Santiago el Mayor).
A dirty, dusty road leads one block to the Caribbean Sea. It’s got a few shops selling souvenirs, including local crafts and beach toys.
Seaside
The seaside was quite a disappointment. There’s a lookout point where you can enjoy views of the sea, but the beach next to it was full of plastic and other trash. It was sad to see the children playing barefoot in such a mess.
Along the road, locals have set up stands selling souvenirs, crafts made out of seashells, and street food.
