San Diego Travel Guide
Cartagena
Popular places to visit
Las Bovedas
You can enjoy retail therapy at Las Bovedas during your visit to Cartagena. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
House of Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Find out about the history of Cartagena when you spend time at House of Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Centro Comercial La Serrezuela
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Centro Comercial La Serrezuela during your visit to Cartagena. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Plaza de San Diego
Learn about the local history of Cartagena when you spend time at Plaza de San Diego. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Santo Toribio Church
Santo Toribio Church is just one of the places to see in Cartagena, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Iglesia de Santo Toribio de Mangrovejo
After visiting Iglesia de Santo Toribio de Mangrovejo, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cartagena. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Cartagena Island Hopping: 5-Stop Rosario Islands Tour with Lunch
Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and prívate Bach
Cartagena, CO: Sunset Skyline Bay Tour on a Pirate Boat + Drinks
5 Stop Boat Tour Rosario Islands with Lunch, Forts, & Snorkeling
Top hotels in San Diego
Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
The Hotel is amazing, the staff was incredibly nice. Breakfast had heaps to choose from and local cuisine.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Bastión Luxury Hotel
First class staff - very helpful, friendly and attentive
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Privado Designer Boutique Hotel
The staff was kind and helpful, the property is BEAUTIFUL, the location is excellent and get the breakfast - it was a perfect start to the day. I would absolutely stay here again!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton
The building was absolutely beautiful, a historic landmark inside the old city and the room was magnificent. The staff was amazing, from our check in with Jeremy to our poolside dinner and cocktails courtesy of Edwin, to breakfasts with Fabian we loved the staff. We stayed in building 2 which had ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG
Good
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Cartagena
Nice staff. Inflated room rates.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Diego
Cartagena Walled City
Cartagena Walled City is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Clock Tower and Bolivar Square while you're in town.
Cartagena Centro
Unique features of Cartagena Centro include the museums and historical sites. Make a stop by Plaza Santo Domingo or Bolivar Square while you're exploring the area.
La Matuna
La Matuna is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by India Catalina Monument, a top place to visit in the area.
El Cabrero
If you're spending some time in El Cabrero, Del Cabrero Chapel and Casa de Rafael Núñez are top sights worth seeing.
Getsemani
Travellers come to Getsemani for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Plaza de la Trinidad and Los Pegasos Dock while you're in town.
Pie del Cerro
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pie del Cerro and surrounding area, you can visit Caribe Plaza and Clock Tower.
