Cartagena

Travel Guide

A narrow street lined with colorful buildings, featuring balconies and potted plants.
A coastal cityscape at night with a prominent cathedral and a modern skyline.
A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings along a curved shoreline.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, a marina with boats, and historic buildings with red-tiled roofs.
A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a marina, and a lighthouse.

Where to stay in Cartagena

Find the best Cartagena areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent cathedral and modern skyscrapers.

Cartagena Walled City

Cartagena Walled City is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Clock Tower and Bolivar Square while you're in town.

A coastal town with a prominent church featuring a tall bell tower and a domed roof.

Getsemani

Travellers come to Getsemani for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Plaza de la Trinidad and Los Pegasos Dock while you're in town.

A coastal cityscape at twilight with high-rise buildings, a beach, and a long swimming pool.

Bocagrande

Bocagrande is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Rio Cartagena Casino and Bocagrande Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cartagena.

A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings reflecting on the water.
Photo by Paula Vernimmen
Open Photo by Paula Vernimmen

El Laguito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to El Laguito. A stop by El Laguito Beach or Bocagrande Beach might round out your trip.

A street with colorful buildings, a man pushing a cart, and a blue door with decorative columns.
Photo by SebastiĆ£o Mesquita e Carmo
Open Photo by SebastiĆ£o Mesquita e Carmo

Manga

Travellers like the historical sites in Manga, and Port of Cartagena is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG

4 out of 5
Avenida San Martin Cra 2 N 9-54 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is HK$1,028 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
HK$1,028
HK$1,059 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Staff , and location , near to the downtown , and beaches"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG
OZ Hotel Collection

OZ Hotel Collection

4.5 out of 5
6-164 Carrera 2 Cartagena
The price is HK$906 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
HK$906
HK$906 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Bocagrande Beach and Clock Tower are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (662 reviews)
"The best hotel in Cartagena."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

OZ Hotel Collection
ibis Cartagena Marbella

ibis Cartagena Marbella

3 out of 5
Avenida Santander #47-90 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is HK$517 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
HK$517
HK$517 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Stay at this beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
ibis Cartagena Marbella
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Bondo Hometel

Bondo Hometel

3.5 out of 5
Barrio Marbella Carrera 2A #49-60 Cartagena BolĆ­var
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (928 reviews)
"Overall nice property. Some issues with the elevators every now and then"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Bondo Hometel
U-GO Baia Kristal. Oasis en Cartagena

U-GO Baia Kristal. Oasis en Cartagena

3.5 out of 5
CUBO KM 12 ANILLO VIAL Cartagena BolĆ­var
Stay at this apartment in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and balconies. Popular attractions Las Ramblas Shopping Center and Karibana Golf ...
6/10 (2 reviews)
"The property was well maintained and clean. The manager was helpful. The portal to invite guests was weird, it says you could, but you couldn't. Really nice pool and beach area. The bar and restaurant were not completed and during the day you could hear construction. All in all, really nice apartment ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

U-GO Baia Kristal. Oasis en Cartagena
Cartagena Beach Resort

Cartagena Beach Resort

4 out of 5
67-77 Cra. 7 Cartagena BolĆ­var
Stay at this apartment in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Popular attractions Walls of Cartagena and Clock Tower are located ...
8/10 Very good! (51 reviews)
"The air conditioner is not good enough for the weather It needs a stronger one"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Cartagena Beach Resort
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A coastal cityscape with a beach, high-rise buildings, and a clear blue sky.

Bocagrande Beach

8.0/10 (2,390 reviews)
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Bocagrande Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Cartagena. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Cartagena ATV Tour

Cartagena ATV Tour

HK$812
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cartagena ATV Tour
Cartagena Island Hopping: 5-Stop Rosario Islands Tour with Lunch

Cartagena 5 Island Hop Tour: Lunch, Snorkel, Beach Clubs, & More

HK$549
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Cartagena 5 Island Hop Tour: Lunch, Snorkel, Beach Clubs, & More
Cartagena, CO: Sunset Skyline Bay Tour on a Pirate Boat + Drinks

Cartagena, CO: Sunset Skyline Bay Tour on a Pirate Boat + Drinks

HK$392
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Cartagena, CO: Sunset Skyline Bay Tour on a Pirate Boat + Drinks
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All-inclusive beach tour from Cartagena

HK$235
per adult
All-inclusive beach tour from Cartagena
Full Day at the Exclusive Quiet Beach in Baru with Lunch

Full Day Tour in Playa Tranquila Baru with Lunch

HK$298
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour in Playa Tranquila Baru with Lunch
Full-Day Volcano of Totumo

Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and priĢvate Bach

HK$471
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and priĢvate Bach
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