Our curated guide to Cartagena: a walled Caribbean city of Spanish colonial plazas, Afro-Colombian rhythms, Getsemaní street art and the best restaurant scene in northern South America. Catch it at the tail of the dry season before the rains arrive.
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Planning a trip to Cartagena? I lived there over a decade. See what I consider the must-dos, hidden gems, and honest takes on what you can safely skip

A comprehensive budget travel guide to Cartagena with tips on things to do, costs, ways to save, transportation, accommodation, and more!

Spend two days in the charming and historic city of Cartagena. See the highlights of the city and soak up the sun on Caribbean beaches.

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Street art, coffee culture, amazing tours and vibrant nightlife. Discover the best things to do in Getsemani, authentic barrio of Cartagena de Indias.

I stayed many times in the district of Getsemani, Cartagena. In this guide, I give you my favorite recommendations to enjoy the area as a local, with some délicious restaurants, fun bars & beautiful streets!

Cartagena is home to amazing Caribbean Colombian food. Be sure to check out these 23 Cartagena restaurants on your next trip to Colombia.

For any budget: 2026's best restaurants in Cartagena's walled city & Getsemaní, a less polished, but increasingly popular area for tourists to stay.

Fall in love with the best boutique hotels in Cartagena, Colombia. Curated list of best Cartagena boutique hotels for all types of travelers and budgets.

You will experience a luxuriously chic and relaxed atmosphere at this authentic Boutique Hotel in Cartagena, Colombia.

Cartagena in Colombia is a cornicopia of small luxury hotels, many of them located in charmingly renovated colonial buildings. Here are some of the top picks.

Learn about the best Rosario Islands day trip options based on first hand experiences on different Rosario Islands tours from Cartagena, Colombia.

You don’t have enough time to visit the Rosario Islands? I booked various excellent Rosario Island Day trips from Cartagena and I want to share it with you.
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