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CountryColombia

RegionCaribbean

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Today in Cartagena29°Cloudy

8 km/h

Must-see

What to experience in Cartagena

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La Fantastica Cartagena Pirate Ship - Cartagena Sunset Skyline Bay Tours - Rosario Islands Day trips

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Walls of Cartagena

Defensive stone walls snaking 11km around Cartagena, dating to the 1600s & known for sunset vistas.

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Centro Histórico de Cartagena

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Catedral de Santa Catalina de Alejandría

This Spanish-style Catholic basilica built during the 16th & 17th centuries is a national monument.

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Bahía De Cartagena

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San Felipe de Barajas Fort

Imposing hilltop fortress built in the 1600s with a complex tunnel system & offering audio tours.

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Monumento Torre del Reloj

Dating to the 1800s, this monumental stone gateway in the city walls features a spired clocktower.

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Convent of Santa Cruz de la Popa

This convent on the city's highest hill dates to 1607 & offers a leafy cloister & sweeping views.

Dining

Where to eat in Cartagena

Restaurant

Carta Ajena Restaurante

Restaurant

Restaurante Sambal, bistro caribeño

Restaurant

Buena Vida Marisquería - Cartagena

Seafood & cocktails offered in a fashionable restaurant with a roof terrace & occasional live music.

Restaurant

RESTAURANTE EL BURLADOR Mediterráneo - Caribe (Cartagena)

Restaurant

Sion Gardens rooftop

Restaurant

RESTAURANTE CANDÉ Cocina 100% Cartagenera

Elegant, plant-filled venue for traditional regional cuisine alongside regular live entertainment.

Restaurant

La Mulata

Restaurant

Mar y Zielo

Impressions

Cartagena in pictures

Carta Ajena Restaurante — Cartagena — Carta Ajena Restaurante

Restaurante Sambal, bistro caribeño — Cartagena — Restaurante Sambal, bistro caribeño

La Fantastica Cartagena Pirate Ship - Cartagena Sunset Skyline Bay Tours - Rosario Islands Day trips — Cartagena — La Fantastica Cartagena Pirate Ship - Cartagena Sunset Skyline Bay Tours - Rosario Islands Day trips

Walls of Cartagena — Cartagena — Walls of Cartagena

Buena Vida Marisquería - Cartagena — Cartagena — Buena Vida Marisquería - Cartagena

RESTAURANTE EL BURLADOR Mediterráneo - Caribe (Cartagena) — Cartagena — RESTAURANTE EL BURLADOR Mediterráneo - Caribe (Cartagena)

Centro Histórico de Cartagena — Cartagena — Centro Histórico de Cartagena

Catedral de Santa Catalina de Alejandría — Cartagena — Catedral de Santa Catalina de Alejandría

Sion Gardens rooftop — Cartagena — Sion Gardens rooftop

Bahía De Cartagena — Cartagena — Bahía De Cartagena

San Felipe de Barajas Fort — Cartagena — San Felipe de Barajas Fort

Monumento Torre del Reloj — Cartagena — Monumento Torre del Reloj

Stays

Hand-picked hotels in Cartagena

★ 4.8

ESTELAR Cartagena de Indias Hotel & Centro de Convenciones

Polished rooms & suites in a relaxed hotel featuring a restaurant, a spa & sea views.

★ 4.8

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

High-end hotel in a converted convent featuring French–Caribbean cuisine, a spa & a poolside bar.

★ 4.8

Sofitel Barú Cartagena

★ 4.7

InterContinental Cartagena de Indias by IHG

Upmarket lodging offering sleek rooms, a pool & a modern sea-view restaurant, as well as a gym.

★ 4.7

Hyatt Regency Cartagena

Polished hotel featuring outdoor pools & sea views, plus a chic restaurant & a serene spa.

★ 4.7

Radisson Cartagena Ocean Pavillion Hotel

Modern, beachside property offering polished rooms & a refined restaurant, plus 3 bars & a pool.

★ 4.7

Bastión Luxury Hotel

High-end hotel offering a restaurant & a bar, as well as a pool & a spa with a gym.

★ 4.6

Hilton Cartagena Hotel

Upmarket hotel featuring restaurants & bars, as well as 3 outdoor pools, a tennis court & a gym.

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Kosten

How much does a trip to Cartagena cost?

Was kostet Kolumbien? — Tagesbudget

Der noch günstigere Nachbar – ausser man bleibt nur in Cartagena oder im Szeneviertel El Poblado.

Kategorie	Kleines Budget	Mittleres Budget	Hohes Budget
Unterkunftpro Nacht	CHF 15	CHF 30	CHF 90
Essen & Trinkenpro Tag	CHF 10	CHF 30	CHF 85
Lokaler Transportpro Tag	CHF 6	CHF 15	CHF 45
Aktivitäten & Ausflügepro Tag	CHF 6	CHF 20	CHF 55
Tagesbudget gesamtpro Tag	CHF 35	CHF 95	CHF 275

How long will you stay?7 nights

Your budget (Comfort, 7 nights): CHF 665 per person

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Details on the figures

Richtwerte in CHF pro Person, recherchiert im Juli 2026 (Numbeo, BudgetYourTrip, lokale Anbieter, offizielle Gebühren-Seiten). Kurs 1 CHF ≈ 1.22 USD ≈ 4'100 COP. Cartagena und die touristischen Viertel Medellíns liegen klar über dem Landesschnitt, den diese Werte abbilden.

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