Cartagena Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A narrow street lined with colorful buildings, featuring balconies and potted plants.
A coastal cityscape at night with a prominent cathedral and a modern skyline.
A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings and a beach.
A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings along a curved shoreline.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, a marina with boats, and historic buildings with red-tiled roofs.

Where to stay in Cartagena

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A coastal cityscape with a prominent cathedral and modern skyscrapers.

Cartagena Walled City

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.

A coastal town with a prominent church featuring a tall bell tower and a domed roof.

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.

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings and a beach.

Bocagrande

Bocagrande is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Rio Cartagena Casino and Plaza Bocagrande Commercial Center, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cartagena.

A city skyline with tall buildings reflecting on a calm body of water during sunset.

El Laguito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to El Laguito. A stop by El Laguito Beach or Bocagrande Beach might round out your trip.

A street with colorful buildings, a man pushing a cart, and a blue door with decorative columns.
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Open Photo by SebastiĆ£o Mesquita e Carmo

Manga

Travellers like the historical sites in Manga, and Port of Cartagena is a top attraction you might want to visit.

OZ Hotel Collection

OZ Hotel Collection

4.5 out of 5
6-164 Carrera 2 Cartagena
The price is ąøæ3,229 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
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13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Bocagrande Beach and Clock Tower are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (815 reviews)
"Staff was amazing. Rodolfo was super helpful and pleasant when checking in, Anderson was attentive when taking our belongings to the room and welcomed us every time we walked into the building. The rooftop pool is very very cramped. The location is honestly mid. It is in the middle of everything, ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

OZ Hotel Collection
Sofitel BarĆŗ Cartagena

Sofitel BarĆŗ Cartagena

5 out of 5
KM 7 Sector, Porto Nao Cartagena BolĆ­var
The price is ąøæ11,165 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
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2 Nov - 3 Nov
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
Sofitel BarĆŗ Cartagena
Dreams Karibana Cartagena Golf & Spa Resort - All Inclusive

Dreams Karibana Cartagena Golf & Spa Resort - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Anillo Vial, Km 12, between Manzanillo Cartagena Bolivar
The price is ąøæ9,732 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
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11 Nov - 12 Nov
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Karibana ...
Dreams Karibana Cartagena Golf & Spa Resort - All Inclusive
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Bondo Hometel

Bondo Hometel

3.5 out of 5
Barrio Marbella Carrera 2A #49-60 Cartagena BolĆ­var
Stay at this aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Las chicas de la recepciĆ³n muy atentas y maravillosas,Loraine y la otra chica de recepciĆ³n,100% recomendado para su estancia"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Bondo Hometel
Soy Local Centro Historico

Soy Local Centro Historico

3 out of 5
Avenida Escallon Diagonal 35 # 34-63 Cartagena
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
Soy Local Centro Historico
Cartagena Beach Resort

Cartagena Beach Resort

4 out of 5
67-77 Cra. 7 Cartagena BolĆ­var
Stay at this apartment in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Port of Cartagena are located ...
8/10 Very good! (84 reviews)
"Safe place everything is closed nice restaurants around beach is closed too definitely be back there"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Cartagena Beach Resort
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Stay near popular Cartagena attractions

A coastal cityscape with a beach, high-rise buildings, and a clear blue sky.

Bocagrande Beach

8.0/10 (2,390 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

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Cartagena: BaruĢ€ Island Playa Blanca with Lunch

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Cartagena: BaruĢ€ Island Playa Blanca with Lunch
Cartagena 5 Island Hop Tour: Lunch, Snorkel, Beach Clubs, & More

Cartagena 5 Island Hop Tour: Lunch, Snorkel, Beach Clubs, & More

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84% of travellers recommend
Cartagena 5 Island Hop Tour: Lunch, Snorkel, Beach Clubs, & More
Cartagena: 5-Stop Rosario Islands Tour, Lunch, & Beach Clubs

Cartagena: 5-Stop Rosario Islands Tour, Lunch, & Beach Clubs

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per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cartagena: 5-Stop Rosario Islands Tour, Lunch, & Beach Clubs
Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling

Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling

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per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling
Sunset Cruise in Cartagena

Sunset Cruise in Cartagena

ąøæ1,269
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sunset Cruise in Cartagena
Street Food Tour in Cartagena

Cartagena Street Food Tour: 10 Local Tastings in the Walled City

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per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cartagena Street Food Tour: 10 Local Tastings in the Walled City
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