Progreso Travel Guide
Cartagena
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.
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.
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.
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
5 Stop Boat Tour Rosario Islands with Lunch, Forts, & Snorkeling
Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and prívate Bach
Top hotels in Progreso
Hyatt Regency Cartagena
Property very clean, lovely views, excellent customer service, stuff very professional. We did not have any issues. Just lovely place to stay.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
OZ Hotel Collection
It was an okay stay. The bellman at the front, Alberto, was really nice and made my stay better. He was the nicest. The other staff, in my opinion, not so pleasant. The hotel is in a good spot in Bocagrande, within walking distance of many restaurants and money exchange spots also the hotel is pretty ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hilton Cartagena
Todo estuvo genial excepto Copa Airlines me hizo un cobro de $200 por selección de asientos
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Sofitel Barú Cartagena
Nice quiet hotel for relaxing
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hotel Casa San Agustin
Sonesta Hotel Cartagena
Clean room staff was nice
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Progreso
Santa Clara
Santa Clara might not have many top sights, but Promenade of La Castellana and Jaime Moron Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Las Americas
While Las Americas isn't home to many top sights, Promenade of La Castellana and Jaime Moron Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Manga
Travellers like the historical sites in Manga, and Port of Cartagena is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 Caribe Plaza and Clock Tower.
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.
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.
