Things To DoThings To Do
Calle de Las SombrillasCalle de Las Sombrillas
Beautiful area within the walled city displaying colorful murals and local artwork
San Felipe de Barajas CastleSan Felipe de Barajas Castle
An impressive fortress built in the 17th century, offering panoramic views of the city and a lesson on Cartagena’s history
Santo Domingo SquareSanto Domingo Square
One of Cartagena's most iconic plazas, surrounded by restaurants and shops, and featuring Botero’s famous sculpture La Gorda Gertrudis
Playa De BocagrandePlaya De Bocagrande
Beautiful beach that's a 10-minute uber from the walled city, where you can experience the coastline and waterfront views surrounding Cartagena
Rosario IslandsRosario Islands
Day trip from Cartagena where you can take a boat to the Rosario islands and enjoy snorkeling, lounging on the beach, or the aquarium. There are many options for boat days or island hopping to Rosario, Cholon or Baru islands if you explore most travel or tour websites, like airbnb or viator.
El Totumo VolcanoEl Totumo Volcano
Take a day trip from Cartagena to hike to the top of a volcano for a mud bath experience. Tour options are available on viator and airbnb.
San Basilio de PalenqueSan Basilio de Palenque
Day trip an hour outside of Cartagena to experience and explore the first free African town in the Americas.