Cartagena is a metropolis situated within the north of the Colombian Caribbean, its fame is

as a consequence of its very good Spanish colonial structure, its considerable gastronomic and resort supply 

its seashores and islands of gorgeous landscapes and its fascinating native tradition.

I obtained to Cartagena by aircraft. Quickly after the arrival, you possibly can really feel that Caribbean warmth. No coldness. Heat. Sunbathe.

They smile, they joke; music is all the time current. There’s a vacationer – locals cartagena (Together with walled metropolis) and an area’s largely one.

I learn earlier than going there that the most effective factor about Cartagena is the walled metropolis. ¡Sure, there’s an space of Cartagena that was based a number of centuries in the past and is surrounded by an important wall! 

It’s superb once you see it…

Inside these partitions, an entire new world is ready to be found by guests: Very outdated homes and church buildings, squares…

many colours throughout…

Subsequent to the wall, there’s a very trendy place: Very tall buildings, lots of them lodges, eating places and shops for vacationers largely. There are additionally seashores there, I do know they aren’t as good because the others however I discovered that they’re acceptable to spend a while with out going too far.

There are islands near the town, some nearer than others and I discovered that the farthest ones (Del Rosario), are positively essentially the most lovely, however I additionally felt some sea illness throughout the one hour journey and I do know that for some individuals it may be uncomfortable however not for most individuals.

Nice meals little question.

Road meals, a variety of eating places for all budgets. I fell in love with the arepa de huevo and the coconut lemonade, hahahaha.

It might sound that every one these eating places for vacationers are costly. Not so, there’s a lengthy and scrumptious listing of alternate options which are value exploring.

I stayed in an Airbnb contained in the walled metropolis. it’s positively the most suitable choice as it’s the coronary heart of all the things there’s to do in cartagena. There are different locations to remain exterior that may be a very good possibility in case you do your analysis with out being shut by and in a protected neighborhood.

Inside the walled metropolis, you possibly can typically stroll round and benefit from the streets and folks.

Uber is another choice if you do not need to stroll or you have to go to a different place not so shut and you may examine the worth earlier than utilizing it.

Enjoyable nights?

Sure – Si

There are a lot of bars, golf equipment and I didn’t find out about casinos though I don’t like them.

Gestemani: A loopy mixture of locals and vacationers, avenue meals, reggueton, lights, colourful avenue decorations, murals to take photos, slim celebration streets and avenue artists.
An evening there’s a should.

Within the different sectors of the walled metropolis there are additionally extra subtle bars with several types of music and costs.

What to do?

Go to the close by islands for a day on the seaside.

Go to the imposing fort fortress of san felipe

Study to bop salsa or champeta

you possibly can buy groceries as there are numerous choices and amongst them some locations the place costs are a lot decrease. I like to recommend shopping for a Wayu bag, they’re lovely and sturdy, a real consultant of the Colombian tradition.

Go to the convent of La Popa.

It is very important say that all the things I did was in excursions with licensed guides and native businesses.

They gave me worthwhile info, I realized issues that will not have been really easy by myself, I obtained names of eating places which are hidden gems, I tasted the scrumptious avenue meals, I understood Cartagena and its origins.

attending excursions by locals helps the native financial system, that’s what it’s all about isn’t it?

It was value what I paid as a result of ultimately I obtained a lot extra.

I did all of the excursions with cartajoy.com they usually did it very properly.

Go to Cartagena, there are numerous locations on the planet to go to, however this one is properly value contemplating.

Final Up to date on July 31, 2025