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.
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.
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.
Teatro Heredia
Get tickets for a show at Teatro Heredia, a popular theatre in Cartagena. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Santo Toribio Church
Santo Toribio Church is just one of the places to see in Cartagena, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
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

5 Stop Boat Tour Rosario Islands with Lunch, Forts, & Snorkeling
Top hotels in San Diego

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
The Hotel is amazing, the staff was incredibly nice. Breakfast had heaps to choose from and local cuisine.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Bastión Luxury Hotel
Muy buena atención la coordinadora fue per
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Privado Designer Boutique Hotel
The room was beautiful and they always kept it clean. The staff was excellent they were very polite and helpful Ms. Maria was very sweet! This is a great hotel that offers an amazing experience. The best part, is the location because is near to all the touristic places
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton
The building was absolutely beautiful, a historic landmark inside the old city and the room was magnificent. The staff was amazing, from our check in with Jeremy to our poolside dinner and cocktails courtesy of Edwin, to breakfasts with Fabian we loved the staff. We stayed in building 2 which had ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG
Yes. They met all the expectations. This hotel cared to take care of every normal possible request. For people that don't speak spanish, they were great on english. Pool was awesome with its view on the open sea. We paid for the breakfast option, it was great. For breakfast they continued to bring ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Cartagena
Excellent
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Diego

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.

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.

El Cabrero
If you're spending some time in El Cabrero, Del Cabrero Chapel and Casa de Rafael Núñez 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.


