San Diego Travel Guide
Cartagena
Popular places to visit

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.
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.
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.
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.
Fine Arts
You can study the exhibits at Fine Arts, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Cartagena. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Iglesia de Santo Toribio de Mangrovejo
After visiting Iglesia de Santo Toribio de Mangrovejo, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cartagena. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Things to do

Cartagena: Barù Island Playa Blanca with Lunch ALL INCLUSIVE

Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and prívate Bach

Bora Bora Cartagena Beach Club Full Day Experience
Top hotels in San Diego

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
Staff is excellent. Very kind. Beautiful hotel.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Bastión Luxury Hotel
Lovely check in staff, was also quick and easy. The hotel and rooms are beautiful, a real oasis in the city and the rooftop pool is a lovely spot to escape to. Not forgetting the breakfast, menu and buffet options - all were really good. We had a lovely stay
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton
The staff was very accommodating and always had a smile
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Privado Designer Boutique Hotel
Property was very conveniently located in the historical central area, so it was easy to reach everywhere by walking. Staff at the hotel Maria, Rodrigo and Juan were very personable and helpful
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Casa Logos Comfort Stay
This tiny boutique hotel was a great place to stay while visiting Cartagena. It's inside the Old City walls but just far enough away that it was quiet at night, away from the louder restaurant and bar areas. I felt so safe walking around the area, and the staff were friendly and always there to ...
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Hilton Cartagena
Excelente hotel el desayuno es muy bueno mucha variedad hay buen cafe . los cuartos son limpios modernos y con tremenda vista .el servicio es excelente . Cuando valla otra vez a a Caratagena me quedo aqui la playa es tranquila con olas chiquitas como para las crianzas ! limpia , segura y relajante. ...
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San Diego

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 Centro Comercial La Serrezuela and Clock Tower.








