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Cartagena travel guides

Walled-city romance, Getsemaní energy, beach-strip comfort, and block-level noise tradeoffs. Use these guides to choose where to stay, what to book, how to arrive, and which tradeoffs actually matter.

Where to stay

Best Neighborhoods to Stay in Cartagena
A practical guide to Cartagena neighborhoods, with clear tradeoffs on atmosphere, airport ease, noise, beach expectations, and which base actually fits your trip.
Where to Stay in Cartagena for the First Time
The best Cartagena areas for first-time visitors, with honest tradeoffs on Walled City atmosphere, nightlife, airport ease, sleep, and which base keeps a first trip simple.

Itineraries

Cartagena 3-Day Itinerary
A practical 3-day Cartagena itinerary that groups the old city, Getsemaní, fortifications, and optional island time without letting heat, transfers, or overplanning wreck the trip.

Transport

Cartagena Airport to City Center
How to get from Rafael Núñez International Airport into Cartagena, with practical advice on taxis, transfers, hotel-area drop-offs, and when a cheap option becomes an annoying one.