Cartagena is a metropolis positioned within the north of the Colombian Caribbean, its fame is because of its excellent Spanish colonial structure, its ample 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’ll be able to really feel that Caribbean warmth. No coldness. Heat. Sunbathe.
They smile, they joke; music is at all times current. There’s a vacationer – locals cartagena (Together with walled metropolis) and an area’s principally one.
I learn earlier than going there that the most effective factor about Cartagena is the walled metropolis. Sure, there may be an space of Cartagena that was based a number of centuries in the past and is surrounded by a terrific wall!
It’s superb whenever 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Inside these partitions, an entire new world is ready to be found by guests: Very outdated homes and church buildings, squares, many colours throughout.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, a lot of them motels, eating places and shops for vacationers principally. 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 stunning, however I additionally felt some sea illness throughout the one hour journey and I do know that for some folks it may be uncomfortable however not for most individuals.
Nice meals little doubt.
Avenue 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 checklist of alternate options which can be value exploring.
I stayed in an Airbnb contained in the walled metropolis. It’s positively the best choice as it’s the coronary heart of the whole lot there may be to do in cartagena. There are different locations to remain exterior that may be a very good possibility if you happen to do your analysis with out being shut by and in a secure neighborhood.
Throughout the walled metropolis, you’ll be able to typically stroll round and benefit from the streets and other people.
Uber is another choice if you don’t want to stroll or you have to go to a different place not so shut and you’ll verify the worth earlier than utilizing it.
Enjoyable nights?
There are numerous bars, golf equipment and I didn’t learn about casinos though I don’t like them.
Gestemani: A loopy mixture of locals and vacationers, road meals, reggaeton, lights, colourful road decorations, murals to take footage, slender celebration streets and road artists.
An evening there’s a should
Within the different sectors of the walled metropolis there are additionally extra subtle bars with various kinds of music and costs.
What to do?
- Go to the close by islands for a day on the seaside.
- Go to the imposing citadel fortress of San Felipe.
- Be taught to bounce salsa or champeta.
- Go to the convent of La Popa.
- You may 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 stunning and sturdy, a real consultant of Colombian tradition.
You will need to say that the whole lot I did was on excursions with licensed guides and native businesses.
They gave me precious data, I discovered issues that will not have been really easy by myself, I obtained names of eating places which can be hidden gems, I tasted the scrumptious road 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 in the long run I obtained a lot extra.
I did all of the excursions with cartajoy.com they usually did it very nicely.
Go to Cartagena, there are numerous locations on this planet to go to, however this one is nicely value contemplating.
Final Up to date on July 23, 2025
