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Cartagena, located on the north coast of Colombia and facing the Caribbean Sea, is the Colombian city most visited by tourists for its colonial charm, history, beaches and culinary cuisine.
The city has two main areas that visitors tend to go to the most:
Cartagena was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in November 1984, becoming the first Colombian place to be included in the list of World Cultural and Natural Heritage.
Over the years, Cartagena has expanded dramatically. It is home to the most important port in Colombia, as well as an industrial zone specialized in petrochemical products. However, even with all the hustle and bustle of Cartagena, it’s important to note that preservation of its old, walled city remains a priority for the country and its people.
44 weekly flights to and from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Panama City, Amsterdam and Newark. Airlines such as American Airlines, Wingo, Copa, Spirit, JetBlue and KLM conduct these operations.
316 weekly flights to and from Bogotá, Medellín (Rionegro and Olaya Herrera), Cali, San Andrés, Pereira, Bucaramanga and Cúcuta. Airlines such as Avianca, LATAM, Viva Air, GCA Airlines, Easy Fly and Wingo conduct these operations.
Tourists coming from 85 countries are not required to have a visa. For more information, visit Colombian Foreign Ministry to check travel requirements:
Please also check with your country’s embassy to confirm travel requirements.
| PRICE IN PESOS | PRICE IN DOLLARS | |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Single Casa De Playa | $ 391.497 | USD 119 |
| Superior Double Casa De Playa | $ 455.683 | USD 138 |
| Additional Pax | $ 168.808 | USD 51 |
| Junior o Dúplex Single Casa De Playa | $ 620.909 | USD 188 |
| Junior o Dúplex Double Casa De Playa | $ 680.893 | USD 206 |
| Reina Isabel Single Casa De Playa | $ 850.321 | USD 258 |
| Reina Isabel Double Casa De Playa | $ 911.146 | USD 276 |
| PRICE IN PESOS | PRICE IN DOLLARS | |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Single Torre del Mar | $ 478.892 | USD 145 |
| Superior Double Torre del Mar | $ 538.877 | USD 163 |
| Additional Pax | $ 168.808 | USD 51 |
| Junior Suite SingleTorre del Mar | $ 712.506 | USD 216 |
| Junior Suite Double Torre del Mar | $ 772.490 | USD 234 |
| Suite Presidencial Torre del Mar Single | $ 941.917 | USD 285 |
| Suite Presidencial Torre del Mar Double | $ 1.002.742 | USD 304 |
* Room prices per night | the price includes breakfast and Wi-Fi internet in the rooms.
| PRICE IN PESOS | PRICE IN DOLLARS | |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Single | $ 324.000 | USD 98 |
| Superior Double | $ 324.000 | USD 98 |
| Junior Suite Single | $ 374.000 | USD 113 |
| Junior Suite Double | $ 374.000 | USD 113 |
| Additional Pax | $ 80.000 | USD 24 |
* Room prices per night | the price includes breakfast and Wi-Fi internet in the rooms.
| PRICE IN PESOS | PRICE IN DOLLARS | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard King Single | $ 310.000 | USD 94 |
| Standard King Double | $ 330.000 | USD 100 |
* Room prices per night | the price includes breakfast and Wi-Fi internet in the rooms.
| PRICE IN PESOS | PRICE IN DOLLARS | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Twin (1 People) | $ 320.000 | USD 97 |
| Standard Twin (2 People) | $ 340.000 | USD 103 |
* Room prices per night | the price includes breakfast and Wi-Fi internet in the rooms.
Cartagena offers a wide variety of regional and traditional cuisines.
Explore some of the most renowned restaurants in the city here.
Located at the Hotel Sofitel Legend Santa Clara in the heart of Cartagena’s historic center, this former dining area of the Clarisse nuns, is home to the award-winning restaurant 1621. Here, the chef prepares contemporary cuisine by combining French culinary techniques with the freshest ingredients from the Colombian Caribbean coast.
Hours: Everyday, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Acclaimed Spanish chef, Ramón Freixa, with two Michelin stars at his Madrid restaurant, has a small conquest in the Colombian Caribbean, situated on the top floor of Hotel Las Américas. This tasteful and impeccably decorated space holds: a tapas bar, an à la carte dining room, a tasting menu, a dining room and an outdoor terrace. Simplicity and sophistication can be found in all his dishes.
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Alma serves as a restaurant and a centerpiece of Casa San Agustin, where fashionable locals and guests share a passion for local coastal Colombian cuisine in a vibrant environment. Its colonial courtyard, main room and private room serve as a backdrop to an ancient aqueduct found in the hotel. Alma radiates the life of Cartagena de Indias and offers the best in traditional cuisine by renowned Chef Heberto Eljach in the heart of the Casa San Agustin Hotel.
Hours: Everyday, 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
With a name that evokes the stately character of Cartagena in accordance with its historical and colonial character, El Gobernador is a restaurant where local and international cuisine are combined to offer, avant-garde gastronomy infused with the aromas of the ingredients typical of the region.
Hours: Everyday, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Marea opened its doors in May 2012 and each day receives locals and visitors who appreciate good food. The restaurant has a living room decorated with murals that allude to the sea and an outdoor terrace that allows guests to enjoy the bohemian atmosphere next to the beautiful Bahía de las Ánimas.
The menu has options for all tastes, such as the catch of the day with mashed potato, the rice caldoso de mariscos and the traditional Mojarra Frita Cartagenera, a fish which comes boneless accompanied with coconut rice, fried plantain and hogao, as well as the exquisite entrecôte béamaise and the beef tenderloin in red wine sauce, for meat lovers.
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
The essence and flavors of a city can be captured through the colors, aroma, magic, land, citizens and numerous sensations associated with a close-knit community. With its live dancing and authentic menu, Cande is a restaurant that offers culture, music and tradition – night after night – through cuisine, colonial architecture and warm service, offering a new way to see (and feel) the city through the five senses. Cande lives and breathes Cartagena.
Hours: Everyday, 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Celele has become the jewel in the crown of Cartagena’s burgeoning culinary scene. It is a must-visit gastronomic stop for the legion of tourists who visit the colonial city.
Hours: Monday to Sunday, 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Open since 1956, the Club de Pesca restaurant is an icon of Cartagena and the best place to watch the sunset and appreciate the view of both the modern and old Cartagena, as well as yachts and sailboats at the adjoining marina. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. It has an extensive wine list to match its mainstay, seafood. The only restaurant on the water accessed by land or sea, it is a classic inside the fort of La Colonia.
Hours: Everyday, 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Set out on a wonderful journey that takes you through the magnificent city of Cartagena de Indias. Accompanied by a bilingual guide and aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, you will begin the tour of the Bocagrande and Castillogrande neighborhoods, and later pass through the city center until you reach the residential Manga neighborhood, where you will see its historic mansions.
The tour continues until you reach the San Felipe de Barajas Fort. Here you will arrive at the Historic Center where you can visit the Las Bóvedas Artisan Center, participate in a panoramic tour, and walk through the streets and squares of the center. The tour ends with a visit to the Historical Museum and finally the neighborhood of Gethsemane.
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The Rosario Islands is an archipelago comprised of 27 private and public islands. You are welcome to explore the public islands like San Pedro de Majagua, Caliente Tours, Isla del Encanto and Cocoliso. Day trips are offered to each island, with tours starting in the morning with a drop-off back in the late afternoon. Lunch is included with each ticket purchase.
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The Rosario Islands are an archipelago located within a national park on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, about an hour from the city of Cartagena.
A speed boat from Cartagena can get you to Isla del Encanto.
On the island, you can enjoy a buffet-style lunch, which includes beef, chicken, fish, coconut or white rice, pasta, plantains, vegetables, and seasonal fruits. All meals are accompanied with a drink and a traditional sweet from the region.
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The Sunset Cruise excursion is ideal to relax and enjoy the best view of the city. The tour starts at 5:00 p.m., and departs from the Bodeguita dock.
Enjoy good music, sip on a Sangria de Cava cocktail or soft drink while you await to view Cartagena’s beautiful sunset.
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“Chivas” are traditional buses found in Colombia that are painted with bright colors; they are often known as party buses. On board a Chiva, you can dance to live music, and enjoy an open bar that offers Colombian rum.
The Chiva will drive you around the tourist sector of Bocagrande and the residential area of Isla de Manga. You won’t want to miss the panoramic view of the Castillo de San Felipe. Once there, the Chiva will make a stop so you can taste some traditional Cartagena culinary bites.
A carriage ride is an excellent way to visit Cartagena and see the city from another point of view.
The carriage can hold up to four people.
Attendees in the walled center must go to the Marina Park to book a carriage ride.
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Feeling and enjoying the rhythm of the music is the most important part of learning Latin dances. Take a dance class and learn new styles of dance, such as champeta, salsa and more.
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The Fundación Aviario Nacional de Colombia is a conservation entity that seeks to promote knowledge about Colombian diversity, its sustainable use and its responsible management. The Aviary is located on the Island of Barú, and is home to an estimated 138 species of birds.
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