Based on the linked source; automatically prepared and checked against the original report.
Location and approach
Cartagena’s first wheelchair-accessible beach is at Playa 5 in Bocagrande, across from the Hyatt Regency Cartagena and ESTELAR Cartagena de Indias Hotel. The access point is at Carrera 1 and Calle 12. A smooth pedestrian boardwalk leads from the street toward the beach, with a ramp descending onto the sand.
Wheelchair and water access
The boardwalk does not reach the water, so crossing the sand requires a beach wheelchair. Playa 5’s lifeguard station lends a WaterWheels Floating Beach Wheelchair free of charge. Its large balloon tires are designed for soft sand, while flotation armrests support entry into the water. Because it is manual, users need a companion to push the chair.
Facilities and limitations
An accessible seating area with chairs and umbrellas is located beside the lifeguard station, offered first come, first served. Additional beach seating can be rented from vendors. A bathroom and shower are open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the accessible stall includes a grab bar but is small, and power-chair users may struggle to turn around. Lifeguards and police are present, while the source notes that a beach mat reaching the water would improve access.
