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Cartagena

Colombia · Caribbean color & colonial romance

A UNESCO walled city of bougainvillea-draped balconies, salsa-filled plazas, and Caribbean beaches. Gabriel García Márquez's inspiration lives and breathes here.

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Weather
28-32°C
Hot & Humid
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Flight Time
4h from Miami
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Budget Range
$12-300/night
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Itinerary
4 days
28 activities
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4 days in Cartagena

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1

Walled City & Old Town

Step inside the walls of Márquez's imagination.

🏰Walk the city walls
9:00 AM · 1.5h · Free
13km of 400-year-old colonial walls with sea views
🎨Plaza de Santo Domingo
11:00 AM · 1h · Free
Botero sculpture, café culture, colonial churches
🐟Ceviche at La Cevichería
12:00 PM · 1h · $10
Best ceviche in the city — coconut fish
🏛️Palace of the Inquisition
1:30 PM · 1h · $4
Beautiful building, intense history
✨Gold Museum
3:00 PM · 1h · Free
Free pre-Columbian gold artifacts
+3 more activities
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Getsemaní & Street Art

The coolest neighborhood in the Caribbean.

🎨Getsemaní street art walk
9:00 AM · 2h · Free
Vibrant murals on every corner
🎵Plaza de la Trinidad
11:00 AM · 1h · Free
Local life, empanada vendors, music
🍜Lunch at Mercado Bazurto
12:00 PM · 1.5h · $5
Raw local market — ceviche, juices, adventure
🏰Castillo de San Felipe
2:00 PM · 1.5h · $8
Massive colonial fortress with tunnels
🍉Fruit lady experience
4:00 PM · 30min · $2
Fresh tropical fruit bowl from palenquera women
+2 more activities
3

Rosario Islands Beach Day

Caribbean paradise 45 minutes away.

🚤Boat to Rosario Islands
8:00 AM · 1h · $25
Speedboat from the marina
🏝️Isla Barú beach
9:30 AM · 3h · Free
Playa Blanca — white sand, turquoise water
🐟Seafood lunch on the beach
12:30 PM · 1.5h · $12
Fried whole fish, coconut rice, patacones
🤿Snorkeling
2:00 PM · 1.5h · $10
Coral reefs and tropical fish
🚤Return to Cartagena
4:00 PM · 1h · Free
Afternoon boat back
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4

Cooking, Culture & Farewell

Learn to cook Caribbean Colombian.

👨‍🍳Colombian cooking class
9:00 AM · 3h · $35
Market tour + cook arepas, ceviche, coconut rice
🍽️Eat your creations
12:30 PM · 1h · Free
Lunch is what you cooked!
⛪Convento de la Popa
2:00 PM · 1.5h · $4
Hilltop monastery with best city panorama
🛍️Shopping at Las Bóvedas
4:00 PM · 1h · Free
Artisan crafts in former prison vaults
🌅Final wall walk at sunset
5:30 PM · 1h · Free
Baluarte de Santo Domingo at golden hour
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Where to Stay

Neighborhoods & Hotels in Cartagena

✦ Luxury · Old Town
Casa San Agustín
Restored colonial mansion with pool
$300/night⭐ 4.9
◆ Mid-range · San Diego
Casa Claver Boutique
Loft suites in walled city
$100/night⭐ 4.6
$ Budget · Getsemaní
Media Luna Hostel
Rooftop pool, Getsemaní location
$12/night⭐ 4.5
Safety Info

Know Before You Go

⚠️ Common Scams
• Street vendors aggressive selling
• Palenqueras demanding money for photos
• Restaurant overcharging outside Old Town
🏥 Health Notes
• Tap water not recommended
• Mosquito repellent for dengue
• Good hospitals in Centro
💡 Local Tips
• Old Town is very safe during day
• Uber works well here
• Negotiate everything before agreeing
Getting Around

Transport in Cartagena

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Flight
Direct from MIA/FLL
$250 · 3.5h
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Airport Transfer
Uber to walled city
$4 · 15min
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Daily Transport
Walk + occasional taxi
$5 · 1 day
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