Historic Center deep dive & fortress morning & hilltop views
“7 nights in Cartagena, Colombia — Settle into the Old Town and ease in with a sunset stroll along the ramparts.”
7 nights in Cartagena, Colombia, mapped out day by day through Cartagena — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 7 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-19 May
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Harbour apartment, Old Town
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 7 days
- Budget
- €951
The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & first steps in the walled city
Check in to the Harbour apartment in the Old TownWalk the Historic Center to get orientedSunset drinks atop the Walls of Cartagena at Café del MarCasual dinner on Plaza Santo Domingo - 2
Historic Center deep dive
Morning walking tour of the Historic CenterVisit Plaza de Bolívar and the Palace of the InquisitionBrowse Las Bóvedas artisan shops built into the Walls of CartagenaCoffee break in a shaded plazaEvening balcony-lined stroll through the cobbled streets - 3
Fortress morning & hilltop views
Early visit to San Felipe de Barajas Fort and its tunnelsTaxi up to Convento de la Popa for panoramic viewsRelaxed lunch back in the Old TownAfternoon siesta or pool time to recover from the heat - 4
Rosario Islands boat day
Morning boat departure to the Rosario IslandsSnorkelling and swimming at a beach clubSeafood lunch on the islandsReturn by late afternoon and unwind in Getsemaní - 5
Getsemaní & street art
Morning street-art walk through GetsemaníVisit Plaza de la TrinidadLunch at a local Getsemaní eateryEvening back on the Walls of Cartagena for the sunsetLive music night in Getsemaní - 6
Bocagrande beaches & green spaces
Beach morning in BocagrandeSeafront lunch in BocagrandeAfternoon stroll through Parque Centenario spotting sloths and iguanasReturn to the Old Town for a farewell dinner - 7
Last morning & departure
Final walk along the Walls of CartagenaLast-minute souvenir shopping in the Historic CenterCheck out and transfer to the airportDepart Cartagena
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Arrival & first steps in the walled city
Settle into the Old Town and ease in with a sunset stroll along the ramparts. Check in to the Harbour apartment in the Old Town and Walk the Historic Center to get oriented.
- Flights
- €272
- Stay
- €679
- Per night
- €136
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Historic Center deep dive
A full day exploring the colourful colonial core at a relaxed pace. Morning walking tour of the Historic Center and Visit Plaza de Bolívar and the Palace of the Inquisition.
Fortress morning & hilltop views
Beat the heat with an early fort visit, then climb for the city's best panorama. Early visit to San Felipe de Barajas Fort and its tunnels and Taxi up to Convento de la Popa for panoramic views.
Rosario Islands boat day
Full-day escape to turquoise Caribbean waters. Morning boat departure to the Rosario Islands and Snorkelling and swimming at a beach club.
Getsemaní & street art
Explore Cartagena's bohemian heart and its nightlife. Morning street-art walk through Getsemaní and Visit Plaza de la Trinidad.
Bocagrande beaches & green spaces
Modern seaside district and a leafy city park. Beach morning in Bocagrande and Seafront lunch in Bocagrande.
Last morning & departure
A gentle final stroll before flying home. Final walk along the Walls of Cartagena and Last-minute souvenir shopping in the Historic Center.
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