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The best things to do in Cartagena
Private boats, island hopping, coffee tastings, off-road adventures and live shows — the experiences we’d send our own friends on.
OUR TOP PICKS
Top things to do in Cartagena
ON THE WATER
Private Boat Rental
Rent a private boat with captain for the day — Rosario Islands, Barú beaches or a sunset cruise around the bay. We recommend Botegena.
From $2,000,000 COP per boat
ON THE WATER
Shared Island Tour
Hop the Rosario Islands with a small group — beach time, snorkeling and lunch at a budget-friendly price.
From $370,000 COP per person
FOOD & COFFEE
Coffee Tasting Tour
Taste Colombia’s best beans with a local barista — origins, roasts and how to brew it like a pro.
From $100,000 COP per person
ADVENTURE · BY XPLORA
4-Wheeler (ATV) Tour
Ride off-road trails outside the city with xPlora — mud, countryside views and a serious dose of adrenaline.
From $300,000 COP per person
ADVENTURE · BY CARTAGENA MOTO ADVENTURES
Motorcycle Tours
Explore the Caribbean coast and countryside on two wheels with Cartagena Moto Adventures’ guided rides.
From $350,000 COP per day
CITY & CULTURE · LIVE SHOW
105 Ciudad Heroica
A live show that brings Cartagena’s history to the stage — the story of how “La Heroica” earned its name.
From $169,000 COP per ticket
ON THE WATER · SUNSET
Romantic Boat Tour
A private sunset cruise for two around Cartagena’s bay — perfect for anniversaries, honeymoons and proposals.
From $2,200,000 COP per boat
MULTI-DAY SAILING
Sail to San Blas
Sail from Cartagena to Panama through the remote San Blas islands — turquoise water, Guna Yala villages and nights at anchor. We recommend Blue Sailing.
From $250 USD per person
ON THE WATER · NIGHTLIFE
Party Boat
Music, drinks and Caribbean sun — take your crew out on a party boat around the bay or to the islands. We recommend Cartagena Party Boats.
From $400,000 COP
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