Cartagena Colombia

Overview

Entry: A valid passport is required to enter Cartagena.


Population: 914,552


Currency: Peso


Language: Spanish


Climate: Tropical Wet and Dry


Best time to Travel: December-April


Cartagena is known for: its vibrancy, street art, and closeness to many Caribbean islands.

Popular

Attractions

  • Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas

  • Rosario Islands

  • Palace of the Inquisition Cartagena Historical Museum

  • Convent of Santa Cruz de la Popa

  • Playa de Bocagrande

  • Santo Domingo Square

  • Parque del Centenario

Best places

to dine

  • Andres Carne de Res Cartagena (Carrera 11 # 39-21)

  • La Cevicheria (Calle Stuart por el hotel Santa Clara Calle 39 #7 14)

  • Pezetarian Cartagena (Carrera 7 #36-19)

  • Restaurante Celele by Proyecto Caribe Lab (Calle del Espiritu Santo, Cra. 10c #29-200)

  • Quero Arepa (Calle Quero Calle 37 ##9130)

  • La Mulata (Cl. del Quero #9 58)

Top ranked accommodations

  • Casa India Catalina

  • Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

  • Hotel Capellan de Getsemani

  • Hotel Boutique Bovedas de Santa Clara by Accor

  • Bastion Luxury Hotel

  • Hotel Monterrey

  • Hyatt Regency Cartagena

Why travel to Cartagena?

#1. Experience the fairy tale charm.

2. The beaches (access and location).


3. Exploring the history (the maze-like streets, tunnels, walls surrounding the old city, tours, and more)


4. The beautiful places to stay during your trip.


5. The culture, the locals, and the cobblestone streets.




*If you've ever been told that Cartagena is a beautiful place,

don't take it lightly. It truly is an experience like to other to see it, and of course, you gotta see it to believe it; it's a fairy tale town!*