Zona Norte Travel Guide
Cartagena
Visit Zona Norte
Popular places to visit
Bocagrande Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Bocagrande Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Cartagena. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Cartagena de Indias Convention Center during your trip to Cartagena. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Isla Grande Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Isla Grande Beach during your travels in Rosario Islands? You can seek out the snorkelling spots in this relaxing area.
Clock Tower
You can learn about the history of Cartagena when you stop by Clock Tower. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Walls of Cartagena
Learn about the local history of Cartagena with a stop at Walls of Cartagena. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Rosario Islands Oceanarium
Make time to visit the sea animals who live in Rosario Islands Oceanarium during your travels in Rosario Islands. Amble around this relaxing area's beaches or seek out the snorkelling spots.
Things to do
Cartagena Island Hopping: 5-Stop Rosario Islands Tour with Lunch
Bora Bora Cartagena Beach Club Full Day Experience
Cartagena: Barù Island Playa Blanca with Lunch
Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling
Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and prívate Bach
Top hotels in Zona Norte
Dreams Karibana Cartagena Golf & Spa Resort - All Inclusive
Oh my goodness!! Two things…the service and the cleanliness!! Everyone was so humble and welcoming from the time we got out the taxi to enter our first day, til the time they put us back in the taxi 7 days later when we checked out!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Sonesta Hotel Cartagena
Terrific…the Room was great, fridge but no microwave.. the rooms cleaned to perfection, pool so clean, across the street from the beach, the service was excellent. The breakfast was fresh with So so many choices, I’d go back again joyfully. Each and every person was incredible, check in check was ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Las Americas Casa de Playa
Rooms at the hotel are very clean ,great view from are balcony. beach is steps away from the hotel. lots to do if you have children, great kids park. staff very freindy, learn some spanish.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hotel Las Americas Torre del Mar
This is probably one of the best hotels in Cartegena. The staff is always friendly, rooms are clean. The only issue we had in this stay was noise from the neighbors. They were up until 3or 4 in the morning blasting music and revving their motorcycles.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Radisson Cartagena Ocean Pavillion Hotel
Estuvo ok
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hotel Summer Frente Al Mar
Other neighbourhoods around Zona Norte
Manzanillo del Mar
Though Manzanillo del Mar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Playa Manzanillo and Karibana Golf Club.
La Boquilla
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to La Boquilla. A stop by La Boquilla Beach or Las Americas International Convention Center might round out your trip.
Marbella
Seaside views, historical sites and restaurants are just a few things travellers enjoy about Marbella. Check out Marbella Beach or Crespo Linear Park while you're exploring the area.
Crespo
Beaches, historical sites and restaurants are some highlights of Crespo. You might stop by Las Americas International Convention Center or La Boquilla Beach while you're in the area.
Urbanizacion Eliana
While there might not be top attractions in Urbanizacion Eliana, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Marbella Beach and Las Americas International Convention Center.
Torices
While Torices may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Marbella Beach and Walls of Cartagena.
