Cartagena faces west over the Caribbean, which means the evening show is spectacular almost every day. Catching the sunset in Cartagena is a ritual for locals and travelers alike — here are seven of the best places to do it. 1. On the water: a romantic sunset boat...
Cartagena has a reputation as one of Colombia’s pricier destinations, but some of its most memorable moments cost nothing at all. Here are our favorite free things to do in Cartagena, plus a few cheap extras worth every peso. Free things to do 1. Walk the city...
By day, Getsemaní is a photogenic maze of murals and colorful houses. By night, it becomes the beating heart of the city. If you want to experience Getsemaní nightlife the way locals do, here’s a simple plan for an evening that rolls from sunset to the dance floor. 5...
Cartagena is hot and sunny almost all year, so there’s no truly bad time to go. But the best time to visit Cartagena depends on what matters most to you: guaranteed sunshine, smaller crowds, lower prices or a big festival. Here’s how the year breaks down. The short...
A Rosario Islands day trip is the one experience almost every visitor to Cartagena puts on their list. The Islas del Rosario are a chain of small coral islands inside a protected national park, roughly an hour by boat from the city. Turquoise water, snorkeling,...
