A colonial street and church tower in Cartagena, ColombiaPhoto: Ricardo Gomez Angel / Unsplash

Cartagena

Colonial color on the Caribbean.

Best months
Dec–Mar
Door to door
~7hfrom · nonstop
Time difference
…vs San Antonio, today
Luxury room
Under $600per night, typical
Ideal stay
4 nightsColombia

Bougainvillea over balconies in a walled colonial city, with the Rosario Islands a boat ride offshore. Best in the dry season, when evenings are made for walking.

Don’t miss

  • 01Walk the old city at golden hour
  • 02Boat day to the Rosario Islands
  • 03Dinner in a restored courtyard

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When to go

BestGoodOff-seasonClosed

January: Dry and breezy.

Where to stay

Our favorite hotels here. Ask for any of them, or tell us what you like and we’ll match you.

Old City

Casa San Agustín

Three colonial houses with a pool under an aqueduct.

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Our price promise

You pay the same public rate you’d find on Expedia or the hotel’s own site, or less. On top, at no extra cost: breakfast for two every day, a $100 property credit, and an upgrade and late checkout when available. On a 4-night stay that’s worth about $340.

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Before you go

Getting there
Fly into CTG. Short drive into the old city, about 24 minutes.
US passport
No visa for tourist stays up to 90 days. Complete the Check-MIG form online before you fly. State Department country info ↗
Money
Colombian peso (COP)
Plugs
A and B · 110 V
Language
Spanish

Entry rules change. Your advisor confirms them for your passport before you book.

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