Travel

Travel Note

Time Change

Cartagena in August is 1 hour behind Miami EST. Please take that into consideration when booking travel as this can impact your schedule.

Flight

Rafael Nunez Intl Airport

There are direct flights from Miami (MIA)/Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Cartagena (CTG) daily. Below are some available options: American 10:36 AM Flight AA 1145 Non-Stop American 12:17 PM Flight AA 2173 Non-Stop JetBlue 9:40 AM Flight B6 1783 Non-Stop If you plan to attend the Welcome Party on Thursday August 6th and are flying the same day, we highly recommend to take an early flight that lands no later than 2 PM in Cartagena. Immigration in Cartagena can take up to 2 hours once you land (trust us we know from experience!).

Hotel

Osh Hotel Getsemani

We have arranged a hotel block at the OSH Hotel Getsmani that is right in the heart of the city! To learn more about the hotel you can visit their Instagram @OSHHotel or go to the official website: https://oshhotels.com/ Please use this link to book directly with the hotel and it will apply a discount on your booking. The hotel will honor the discount between August 1st-August 15th As part of the block, the hotel includes: Daily breakfast Welcome drink Walking tour of the city on Fridays at 10 AM or 4 PM Coffee tour on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 10 AM Yoga on Saturdays at 6 AM Cold plunge at the pool on Sundays from 10 AM- 2PM

Travel Note

Transportation

Cartagena is very walkable and we recommend taking the local routes to enjoy the essence of the city. You can see the small shops and beautiful colored buildings while walking to your destination. Uber is another quick, affordable, and reliable way to get around the city for destinations that are too far to walk.

Travel Note

Packing list

Cartagena is a tropical destination so when packing consider the following items: Light weight & breathable fabrics like linen & cotton Comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone streets Sunscreen Hat Wedding attire Swimsuits and coverups Hand-held fan Passports and travel documents

Travel Note

Weather

Cartagena’s weather is very similar to Miami in the summer. Year round weather ranges from 78-89 degrees Fahrenheit with high humidity. August typically is a breezy month so expect winds, especially in the evening.