I have visited this gorgeous city multiple times for both weddings and for Carnivale. Here are my recommendations while visiting
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Things to do
Where to Stay
Where to Eat & Drink
Things to do
Fun activity for the beach!
Cartagena ATV Tour - Viator
Learn about the rich history of this beautiful city
Tour De Palenque, Road to Emancipation. 2024 - Cartagena - Viator
This is a great tour to explore the walled city of Cartagena
Private Walled City and Getsemani Cartagena City Tour
Learn about the culture of Columbia thru food! Here are a few options to explore
THE TOP 10 Cartagena Cooking Classes (Prices from $23) - Viator
Street food tours are always a great way to try the local food and to also explore the local culture
Street Food Tour in Cartagena - Viator
A must try to explore the open waters and snorkel in the clear sea
Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling - Viator
I love a good beach club and this is one of the best in town
Bora Bora Cartagena Beach Club Full-Day Experience 2024
Take this day tour to the volcano and get a bit dirty!!
Half-Day Tour to Totumo Mud Volcano from Cartagena - Viator
There are a few islands to go explore - this is one tour that I have been on that did not disappoint
Cartagena: Rosario Islands 5-Stop Tour with Lunch & Entries - Viator
Where to Stay
I stayed here while I was in town for a wedding - service was wonderful, location was perfect and comfort was out of this world!
Casa De Alba Hotel Boutique Reviews, Deals & Photos 2024
One of the best hotels to stay in while in Cartagena
Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
Another great hotel option right on the water
Hotel Caribe By Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
This is a great boutique option that's a bit more quaint and absolutely gorgeous inside!
Leones de Alba Hotel Boutique Reviews, Deals & Photos 2024
Where to Eat & Drink
Columbian cuisine and better yet, paired with locally sourced ingredients and creative cocktails.
Uma Cantina Peruana
Carmen is the restaurant that locals and travelers recommend to each other when they’re looking for a special dinner, be it an anniversary, a birthday, or a night out with friends. I went here as part of the wedding festivities and it was delish!!
Carmen Cartagena
Harry Sasson’s Restaurant & Bar is one of Cartagena’s most popular restaurants, located inside the Hotel Santa Teresa in the heart of the Walled City.
