Cartagena Travel Guide

Tourist 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.

Our guide on 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 Plaza Bocagrande Commercial Center, 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 Sebastião Mesquita e Carmo
Open Photo by Sebastião Mesquita e Carmo

Manga

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

OZ Hotel Collection

OZ Hotel Collection

4.5 out of 5
6-164 Carrera 2 Cartagena
The price is NZ$192 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$192
23 Aug - 24 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! (683 reviews)
"The staff were all so kind and helpful! The hotel was clean and beautiful, restaurant was great. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

OZ Hotel Collection
Sofitel Barú Cartagena

Sofitel Barú Cartagena

5 out of 5
KM 7 Sector, Porto Nao Cartagena Bolívar
The price is NZ$564 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$564
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
Sofitel Barú Cartagena
Hilton Cartagena

Hilton Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Almirante Brion, El Laguito Cartagena
The price is NZ$320 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$320
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Stay at this luxury resort in Cartagena. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,509 reviews)
"Nice hotel, big rooms with comfortable beds. Nice beach the hotel has 3 pools unfortunately one of the pools was closed when I stayed there."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Hilton Cartagena
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Bondo Hometel

Bondo Hometel

3.5 out of 5
Barrio Marbella Carrera 2A #49-60 Cartagena Bolívar
Stay at this aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Bondo Hometel
Cartagena Beach Resort

Cartagena Beach Resort

4 out of 5
67-77 Cra. 7 Cartagena Bolívar
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! (57 reviews)
"I stayed here for 4 nights with my cousin and girlfriend. The location is convenient—right around the corner from the airport—with plenty of small local restaurants and a 24-hour convenience store nearby. There was also always a security person on duty, which made us feel safer. Unfortunately, the ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Cartagena Beach Resort
Soy Local Centro Historico

Soy Local Centro Historico

3 out of 5
Avenida Escallon Diagonal 35 # 34-63 Cartagena
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (183 reviews)
"Great service"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Soy Local Centro Historico
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Stay near popular Cartagena attractions

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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Activities

Cartagena Island Hopping: 5-Stop Rosario Islands Tour with Lunch

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

NZ$121
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Cartagena 5 Island Hop Tour: Lunch, Snorkel, Beach Clubs, & More
Full-Day Volcano of Totumo

Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and prívate Bach

NZ$104
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and prívate Bach
Street Food Tour in Cartagena

Street Food Tour in Cartagena

NZ$90
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Street Food Tour in Cartagena
Picture 2 for Activity Cartagena: Barù Island Playa Blanca Beach Trip with Lunch

Cartagena: Barù Island Playa Blanca with Lunch

NZ$56
per adult
Cartagena: Barù Island Playa Blanca with Lunch
Dinner Cruise Along Cartagena's Bay

Dinner Cruise Along Cartagena's Bay

NZ$121
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Dinner Cruise Along Cartagena's Bay
Our ecological symbol

All-inclusive beach tour from Cartagena

NZ$52
per adult
All-inclusive beach tour from Cartagena
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An aerial view of a makeshift bridge over a deep ravine with people crossing.

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