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Tourist guide directional sign on a colonial street with travelers in the historical center of Cartagena.
Cartagena Guides
If this is your first time visiting the city from out of Colombia, this guide
Audience seated in a colonial courtyard attending a literary festival presentation in Cartagena, Colombia.
Culture and History
To know the approximate dates of the major festivals help to decide when to travel,
Spacious hotel dining area with set tables prepared for large groups in Cartagena Colombia
Lodging
Group travel to Cartagena, whether with friends, extended family or as part of a celebration,
Private terrace featuring a hot tub and wicker chairs connected to a deluxe room at Hotel Regatta Cartagena.
Lodging
This guide summarises the main features of each category to help you choose the one
Thatched roof hut over the crystal clear turquoise sea in San Andres Island on a sunny day
Trips and Getaways
Cartagena and San Andres are two of the most visited destinations in the colombian Caribbean,
Crowded boardwalk and beach filled with tourists near modern skyscrapers during Holy Week in Cartagena.
Trips and Getaways
Easter is one of the dates most requested of the year to visit Cartagena, and
Group of friends toasting at night on a rooftop bar overlooking the illuminated historic city of Cartagena
Trips and Getaways

Watch the sunset over the Caribbean from a terrace in height is one of the

Turquoise water beach with white sand and modern skyscrapers in the background during a sunny day in January in Cartagena.
Trips and Getaways

January is one of the best months of the year to visit Cartagena if you

Two people practicing eco-friendly snorkeling among tropical fish and coral reefs in Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena Guides

Cartagena receives each year millions of visitors, and the growth of tourism also brings a

Cobblestone street in Getsemaní neighborhood Cartagena featuring vibrant street art murals, colorful historic buildings, and flower balconies.
Cartagena Guides

Cartagena is not a single area: it is a set of neighborhoods with very different

Family celebrating a Christmas dinner on a hotel terrace with a pool at sunset in Cartagena.
Trips and Getaways

December is one of the months most wanted to visit Cartagena, and also one of

Aerial view of Rafael Núñez International Airport in Cartagena showing airplanes on the tarmac with the Caribbean Sea and city skyline in the background.
Cartagena Guides

The Rafael Núñez international airport is the gateway for most travelers arriving to Cartagena, and

Tourists relaxing under colorful umbrellas on Bocagrande beach with the city skyline in the background.
Trips and Getaways

Cartagena has a reputation as a luxury destination, but it is also possible to enjoy

Bride and groom holding hands under a floral arch for cartagena destination beach weddings on the sand.
Lodging

Cartagena de Indias, has become one of the favorite destinations for weddings in Colombia, and

Itinerario de Vacaciones en Cartagena: Plan Perfecto de 7 Días.
Trips and Getaways

Cartagena, Colombia: the perfect 7-day itinerary Seven days are the perfect time to get to

Aerial view of hotels and beach in Bocagrande, Cartagena
Lodging

One of the most common myths about Bocagrande is that, being Cartagena’s beachfront hotel district,

Rooftop terrace with pool set up for a corporate event
Corporate Tourism

Rewarding a team with a memorable destination is one of the most effective corporate motivation

Senior couple having breakfast on a terrace with ocean views
Trips and Getaways

Cartagena isn’t just a destination for beach days and nightlife — it’s also a wonderful

Tourists shopping for crafts at a colorful market in Cartagena
Cartagena Guides

Cartagena isn’t just a destination for beach days and nightlife — it’s also a wonderful

Woman receiving a relaxing facial massage at a Cartagena spa
Cartagena Guides

After a full day at the beach, walking around the Old Town, or sitting through