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Cartagena

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Popular places to visit

Las Bovedas

Las Bovedas

You can enjoy retail therapy at Las Bovedas during your visit to Cartagena. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Las Bovedas

Centro Comercial La Serrezuela

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Centro Comercial La Serrezuela during your visit to Cartagena. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.

Centro Comercial La Serrezuela

House of Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Find out about the history of Cartagena when you spend time at House of Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

House of Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Plaza de San Diego

Learn about the local history of Cartagena when you spend time at Plaza de San Diego. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Plaza de San Diego

Teatro Heredia

Get tickets for a show at Teatro Heredia, a popular theatre in Cartagena. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Teatro Heredia

Santo Toribio Church

Learn about the local history of Cartagena with a stop at Santo Toribio Church. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

Santo Toribio Church

Things to do

Playa Blanca in Baru Island

Playa Blanca in Baru Island

฿2,448
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Playa Blanca in Baru Island
Welcome to Cartagena!

THE MOST COMPLETE TOUR & LUNCH At ANTHONY BOURDAIN FAVORITE SPOT

฿1,859
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
THE MOST COMPLETE TOUR & LUNCH At ANTHONY BOURDAIN FAVORITE SPOT
Dinner Cruise Along Cartagena's Bay

Dinner Cruise Along Cartagena's Bay

฿1,958
per adult
Dinner Cruise Along Cartagena's Bay
PROFESSIONAL GUIDED FULL CITY TOUR WITH STREET FOOD TASTING

Cartagena Pro Guided Full City Tour with Street Food Tasting

฿1,121
per adult
Cartagena Pro Guided Full City Tour with Street Food Tasting
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Party on a typical Chiva Party Bus

฿392
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Party on a typical Chiva Party Bus
Playa Blanca Experience

Playa Blanca Experience

฿2,595
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Playa Blanca Experience
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Top hotels in San Diego

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

5 out of 5
Calle Del Torno, 39 - 29, Barrio San Diego, Cartagena, Bolivar
The price is ฿14,004 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿14,004
฿14,004 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Stay at this spa resort in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (986 reviews)
"I will definitely come back! Worth the money, customer service is excellent and wonderful location, facilities and breakfast food! I couldn’t recommend this enough, don’t think twice about it, just book it!"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
Bastión Luxury Hotel

Bastión Luxury Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Calle del Sargento No. 6-87, Cartagena, Bolivar
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿10,633 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
฿10,633
฿10,633 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Great place
"Loved it! Well located, clean, great staff, good food."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Bastión Luxury Hotel
Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton

Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
Calle del Curato No. 38 - 99, Cartagena, Bolivar
The price is ฿6,027 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿6,027
฿6,027 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (443 reviews)
"Good hotel"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton
Privado Designer Boutique Hotel

Privado Designer Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
3848 Cra. 7, Cartagena, Bolívar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Bocagrande Beach are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (96 reviews)
5 day stay
"Beautiful boutique hotel near the desirable San Diego neighborhood. Easy to walk to all the sites in Cartegena. Would stay here again!"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

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Privado Designer Boutique Hotel
Casa Pierre

Casa Pierre

2.5 out of 5
38123 Cra. 7, Calle del Curato, Cartagena, Bolívar
Stay at this hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Bocagrande Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
"Like living in a home, boutique hotel. Rooms are simple but in the style of old Cartagena. House is Colonial, but restored in the style. Not much staff, but very friendly and helpful. Breakfast at one large table, great for exchanging experiences and recommendations. Great deal for the price."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

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Casa Pierre
Hilton Cartagena

Hilton Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Almirante Brion, El Laguito, Cartagena
The price is ฿4,440 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
฿4,440
฿4,440 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Cartagena. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,100 reviews)
"Very clean and welcoming"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

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Cartagena Centro

Unique features of Cartagena Centro include the museums and historical sites. Make a stop by Plaza Santo Domingo or Bolivar Square while you're exploring the area.

Cartagena Centro
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La Matuna

La Matuna is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by India Catalina Monument, a top place to visit in the area.

La Matuna
Ayala Center featuring modern architecture

Cartagena Walled City

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

Cartagena Walled City is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Clock Tower and Bolivar Square while you're in town.

Cartagena Walled City
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El Cabrero

If you're spending some time in El Cabrero, Del Cabrero Chapel and Casa de Rafael Núñez are top sights worth seeing.

El Cabrero
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Getsemani

Travellers come to Getsemani for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Plaza de la Trinidad and Los Pegasos Dock while you're in town.

Getsemani
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Pie del Cerro

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pie del Cerro and surrounding area, you can visit Cartagena Fishing Club and Centro Comercial La Serrezuela.

Pie del Cerro

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