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Cartagena

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Popular places to visit

Las Bovedas

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.

Las Bovedas

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.

Centro Comercial La Serrezuela

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.

House of Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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.

Plaza de San Diego

Teatro Heredia

Get tickets for a show at Teatro Heredia, a popular theatre in Cartagena. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Teatro Heredia

Santo Toribio Church

Learn about the local history of Cartagena with a stop at Santo Toribio Church. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

Santo Toribio Church

Things to do

Dinner Cruise Along Cartagena's Bay

Dinner Cruise Along Cartagena's Bay

£45
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Dinner Cruise Along Cartagena's Bay
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Party on a typical Chiva Party Bus

£9
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Party on a typical Chiva Party Bus
Cooking Class In A Real Restaurant At Old City

Cooking Class In A Real Restaurant At Old City

£32
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cooking Class In A Real Restaurant At Old City
Playa Blanca Experience

Playa Blanca Experience

£60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Playa Blanca Experience
Cartagena: Pub Crawl with Dancing Lessons and Free Shots

Cartagena: Pub Crawl with Dancing Lessons and Free Shots

£13
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cartagena: Pub Crawl with Dancing Lessons and Free Shots
Walled City, San Felipe Castle & Popa Convent Cartagena City Tour

Walled City, San Felipe Castle & Popa Convent Cartagena City Tour

£120
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Walled City, San Felipe Castle & Popa Convent Cartagena City Tour
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Top hotels in San Diego

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

5 out of 5
Calle Del Torno, 39 - 29, Barrio San Diego, Cartagena, Bolivar
The price is £303 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£303
6 Sept - 7 Sept
additional charges may apply
Stay at this spa resort in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (992 reviews)
"Great property and good experience. The only challenge is the double occupancy rooms are let’s say “unique”"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
Bastión Luxury Hotel

Bastión Luxury Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Calle del Sargento No. 6-87, Cartagena, Bolivar
The price is £236 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£236
1 Sept - 2 Sept
additional charges may apply
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Loved the food and rooftop swimming pool. The bed was very comfortable."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Bastión Luxury Hotel
Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton

Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
Calle del Curato No. 38 - 99, Cartagena, Bolivar
The price is £133 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£133
26 Aug - 27 Aug
additional charges may apply
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (448 reviews)
"Excellent service."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton
Privado Designer Boutique Hotel

Privado Designer Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
3848 Cra. 7, Cartagena, Bolívar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Bocagrande Beach are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (97 reviews)
5 day stay
"Beautiful boutique hotel near the desirable San Diego neighborhood. Easy to walk to all the sites in Cartegena. Would stay here again!"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

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Privado Designer Boutique Hotel
Casa Pierre

Casa Pierre

2.5 out of 5
38123 Cra. 7, Calle del Curato, Cartagena, Bolívar
Stay at this hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Bocagrande Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
"Whenever I come to Cartegena, I always stay at this property. I would’ve stayed longer, but they were booked for the duration of my trip so I went with another Hotel for the second leg of my trip. What I love hotel about this property is how gorgeous it is and how it is attentively pleasing. The ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

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Casa Pierre
InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

4 out of 5
Bocagrande Carrera 1 No. 5-01, Cartagena, Bolivar
The price is £137 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£137
17 Aug - 18 Aug
additional charges may apply
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,160 reviews)
"The hotel was close to activities planned. There were local restaurants right behind the hotel and the beach was right across from the property. Food and drinks were great, staff was very friendly."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around San Diego

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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.

Cartagena Centro
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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.

La Matuna
Ayala Center featuring modern architecture

Cartagena Walled City

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

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 Walled City
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El Cabrero

If you're spending some time in El Cabrero, Del Cabrero Chapel and Casa de Rafael Núñez are top sights worth seeing.

El Cabrero
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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.

Getsemani
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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 Centro Comercial La Serrezuela and Clock Tower.

Pie del Cerro

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