Cartagena
Walled colonial city on the Caribbean with boutique hotels and beach islands.
Cartagena's UNESCO old town is a maze of bougainvillea-draped balconies and pastel streets. Add day trips to the Rosario Islands and you get city + Caribbean in one trip.
Highlights
- 01Sunset from the Ciudad Amurallada walls
- 02Getsemaní street art walk + Plaza Trinidad nightlife
- 03Day trip to Isla Barú or the Rosario Islands
- 04Castillo San Felipe de Barajas fortress
- 05Chef-driven dinners in San Diego and Centro
Where to stay
4-day itinerary
- 01Old town
Walk the walls at sunset, dinner in San Diego.
- 02Fortress + culture
San Felipe, Palenquera food tour.
- 03Beach day
Boat to Isla Barú's Playa Blanca.
- 04Getsemaní
Street art tour, Café del Mar sunset.
Local intelligence
- 01Uber works but ask driver to sit up front to avoid police fines.
- 02Don't book beach boats from strangers on the street — use hotel or verified operator.
- 03Rainy afternoons are common May–Nov; plan mornings for outdoor sights.
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