Cartagena, Colombia is easily one of the most beautiful cities I’ve EVER been to anywhere in the world. Inside the Old Walled City you’ll find narrow streets lined with beautiful historic buildings dripping in flowering greenery. Not to mention, it has some of the best food in the region! Plan your days around the heat though because it’s beyond warm, year round.

Cartagena is incredibly easy to get to and an ideal spot for a long weekend. I’d spend 2-4 days in the city!

QUICK COLOMBIA INFO:

PASSPORT/VISA

For US travelers, 90 days visa free & you must complete the Check-Mig form online within 72 hours prior to flying to Colombia.

CURRENCY

Colombian Pesos (COP), 1 USD is roughly 4,000 COP.

LANGUAGE

Official language is Spanish, but most people also speak multiple languages including English.

AIRPORTS

You’ll fly into Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG).

GETTING AROUND

Arrange transfers with your hotel, or just take Ubers. Most tours come with transport, but Uber is also widely available and affordable. Walking is the best within the Old Walled City!

WHERE TO STAY

I’d definitely stay within the old walled city, I’ve stayed at Hotel Coliseo and Viajero Hostel.

WHAT TO-DO

• Free Walking Tour of Old City
• Makani Beach Club Day Trip
• Totumo Mud Volcano Tour
• Dinner at Celele (one of Latin America’s top Restaurants!)
• Street Food Tour
• Rosario Islands Catamaran Tour
• Sunset at Movich Rooftop Bar
• Cocktails at Alquimico
• Museo del Oreo Zenu (Free)
• Palenque Tour
• Ábaco Libros y Café – cute bookstore
• Parque Centenario – park with sloths
• Catedral de Santa Catalina
• Epoca – coffee shop
• Nia – STUNNING breakfast spot
• Cartagena Cooking Class
• PS: please don’t do horse drawn carriages!

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I hope you have the best time!!