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.
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
Cartagena: Barù Island Playa Blanca with Lunch
Bora Bora Cartagena Beach Club Full Day Experience
Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling
5 Stop Boat Tour Rosario Islands with Lunch, Forts, & Snorkeling
Top hotels in Progreso
Hilton Cartagena
Loved it, the staff is super friendly and sweet, The food at the restaurant was amazing and overall a great experience. Would highly recommend
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
ibis Cartagena Marbella
Simple. Cheap. Convenient.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Cartagena
Staff is outstanding, special mention to Alessandro and Adriana at the coffee shop, Lida at Front Desk!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG
Staff was very professional
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
OZ Hotel Collection
It was great the staff was amazing and very helpful I highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Dreams Karibana Cartagena Golf & Spa Resort - All Inclusive
The staff are some of the best staff in any hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Extremely helpful and welcoming
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Progreso
El Bosque
Beaches and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about El Bosque. A stop by Manzanillo Marina Club is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
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 Plaza de la Trinidad and Centro Comercial La Serrezuela.
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.
