🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Walled City
- ✓Fort San Felipe
- ✓Getsemani District
- ✓Clock Tower Gate
- ✓Rosario Islands
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Cartagena
Cartagena
A World Heritage site walled city facing the Caribbean Sea, a treasure trove of colonial architecture
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Recommended Hotels in Cartagena
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Hotel Charleston Santa Teresa
- ★Sofitel Legend Santa Clara
- ★Casa San Agustin
- ★Bantu Hotel by Faranda Boutique
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Carmen
¥¥¥¥Contemporary Caribbean Cuisine
•La Cevichería
¥¥Fresh Ceviche (Anthony Bourdain favorite)
•El Boliche Cebicheria
¥¥Seafood & Ceviche
•Restaurante Donjuan
¥¥¥Colombian-Caribbean Fusion
•Café del Mar
¥¥Sunset Views & Cocktails
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💡 Travel Tips
- • Stay inside the Walled City for colonial charm—Getsemaní for budget-friendly hipster vibe
- • Visit Castillo San Felipe de Barajas—massive fortress with tunnels and city views
- • Take boat to Rosario Islands for Caribbean beaches and snorkeling (30-45 minutes)
- • Avoid street vendors and unlicensed tours—use official tour operators
- • Cartagena is hot and humid year-round—dress light, bring sunscreen, stay hydrated
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
December to April (dry season)
💰Daily Budget
COP 150,000-300,000/day ($37-75 USD, mid-range)/day
👥Popular With
History loversbeach seekersromantic travelers
🗓️Recommended Stay
3-4 days
🌐Timezone
UTC-5 (Colombia Time)
💬Local Language
Spanish
💱Currency
Colombian Peso (COP)