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What to pack for Cartagena: The ultimate 2026 packing list

Maleta abierta con ropa, sombrero, gafas y accesorios de playa listos para un viaje a Cartagena de Indias.

Packing for Cartagena looks simple on paper. Beach destination, heat, light clothing. But there are things travelers forget more often than you’d expect — things that in Cartagena make a real difference: reef-safe sunscreen, bug repellent for the late-afternoon hours, a power bank for all-day excursions, the document that gets checked at the Rosario Islands […]

Traveling to Cartagena from Medellín: 2026 travel guide

Avión de Avianca en aeropuerto colombiano, aerolínea con vuelos directos en la ruta Medellín–Cartagena

Cartagena consistently surprises visitors. The expectation is a pretty colonial city on the coast. What you actually get is a city with real layers: a UNESCO-listed walled center that took two centuries to build, a neighborhood called Getsemaní that’s one of the most interesting urban spaces in South America, Caribbean islands with coral reefs less […]

Cartagena during school break: How to plan a family trip without the stress

Familia con niños construyendo castillos de arena en la playa de Bocagrande durante el receso escolar en Cartagena

Cartagena is one of the most searched family destinations in Colombia during school vacations — and for good reason. The Caribbean, the beach, the walled city, the islands. The problem isn’t the destination. It’s the timing. During the busiest tourist periods, Bocagrande and the Historic Center fill up, prices climb and the hotels with good […]