Cartagena, Colombia
UNESCO colonial Caribbean port offering accommodation from COP$40,000 budget hostels to COP$1,500,000+ luxury colonial mansions, with fortified walls, colorful balconies, tropical beaches, and magical realism atmosphere where Gabriel García Márquez found inspiration
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Budget Level
$$-$$$
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Best Months
December, January, February
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Walkability
4.5/5
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Safety Score
4/5
Top Attractions in Cartagena
Old Walled City
UNESCO colonial center with colorful architecture
Castillo San Felipe
Massive Spanish fortress overlooking the city
Rosario Islands
Tropical islands with pristine beaches
Cartagena Neighborhoods
Old Walled City
UNESCO historic center with colonial accommodations
Getsemaní
Bohemian neighborhood with street art and nightlife
Bocagrande
Modern beach area with high-rise hotels
Rosario Islands
Day trip islands with some resort accommodations
Essential Cartagena Travel Information
Getting Around
✓ Walking
✓ Taxi
✓ Horse Carriage
✓ Bus to Airport
Perfect For
✓ History Lover
✓ Beach Seeker
✓ Romantic Traveler
✓ Cultural Explorer
✓ Luxury Seeker
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
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