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Photograph Archive of Cartagena, Colombia.
Photograph Archive of Cartagena, Colombia.
Photo of Castillo de San Felipe De Barajas, taken from Baluarte San Miguel de Chambacu, along the city wall.  Construction of the fortress commenced in 1536 and expanded in 1657.  It was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1984.
Statue of La India Catalina, indigenous woman who was abducted and served as a guide/interpreter for Conquistadores.  Sculpted by Eladio Gil Zambrana in 1974 as a tribute to the Carib people who inhabited the area before the Spanish conquest.
View of the old town

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Mood Matuna Hotel Cartagena

Mood Matuna Hotel Cartagena

4 out of 5
Cra. 9a #32, La Matuna Cartagena Bolívar
The price is NT$3,563 per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
NT$3,563
NT$3,563 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Clock Tower ...
9/10 Wonderful! (440 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 2026/1/24

Mood Matuna Hotel Cartagena
 Terrazas Hotel Boutique

Terrazas Hotel Boutique

5 out of 5
Calle 32 No. 8-22, La Matuna Cartagena Bolívar
The price is NT$6,583 per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
NT$6,583
NT$6,583 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Book a stay at this luxury B&B in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Bocagrande Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
This hotel was very well appointed (rooms were large and clean). In many ways, the hotel was excellent - clean, spacious and very well located (just outside the main entrance to the Old City. Two issues however. Finding the hotel is not easy. It occupies on floor in an office block. You have to enter ...

Reviewed on 2026/1/21

Terrazas Hotel Boutique
InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

4 out of 5
Bocagrande Carrera 1 No. 5-01 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is NT$5,223 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
NT$5,223
NT$5,223 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,446 reviews)
Hotel was amazing. Amenities were all 1st class. Room for very clean and the bed was very comfortable.

Reviewed on 2026/1/22

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG
Hyatt Regency Cartagena

Hyatt Regency Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Carrera 1 No 12-118 Cartagena CO
The price is NT$6,151 per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
NT$6,151
NT$6,151 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,438 reviews)
Friendly staff, great location.

Reviewed on 2026/1/27

Hyatt Regency Cartagena
Hilton Cartagena

Hilton Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Almirante Brion, El Laguito Cartagena
The price is NT$6,202 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
NT$6,202
NT$6,202 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Cartagena. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,338 reviews)
yes and yes very friendly staff we loved it.

Reviewed on 2026/1/26

Hilton Cartagena
Bondo Estudio

Bondo Estudio

3.5 out of 5
Barrio Marbella Carrera 2A #49-60 Cartagena Bolívar
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (662 reviews)
Great staff members

Reviewed on 2026/1/27

Bondo Estudio
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Church of St Peter Claver in Cartagena, Colombia

Cartagena Walled City

4.5/5(1,184 area reviews)

Cartagena Walled City is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Clock Tower and Bolivar Square while in the area.

Cartagena Walled City
Colombia , Cartagena de Indias is a Unesco Heritage World - Drone aerial view of Downtown of historic colonial Spanish city with colored houses and church in Getsemani district

Getsemani

Travelers come to Getsemani for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Plaza de la Trinidad and Los Pegasos Dock while you're in town.

Getsemani
Old Town

Cartagena Centro

Unique features of Cartagena Centro include the museums and historic sites. Make a stop by Plaza Santo Domingo or Bolivar Square while you're exploring the area.

Cartagena Centro
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DESTINATION: CENTRO HISTORICO Cartagena, Colombia -  Cartagena's old town is a beautiful explosion of colour and culture. It's easy to idle the time away juat wandering the streets, finding something different on every corner. Despite the old town being filled with boutique coffee shops, there's still a lot for the budget conscience traveller. 

HOW TO GET THERE: Cartagena has its own airport or you can catch a bus from other major cities in Colombia. 

WHERE TO STAY: Green House Hostel - Is in the centre of the Old Town and breakfast is free! Unfortunately accommodation in Cartagena doesn't come cheap. A bed in dorm room with a fan costs 11GBP/40,000COP per night. 

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San Diego

San Diego is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Las Bovedas and Centro Comercial La Serrezuela while in the area.

San Diego
Panoramic view of the San Felipe de Barajas Castle, Cartagena Colombia

Pie del Cerro

While Pie del Cerro isn't home to many top sights, Centro Comercial La Serrezuela and Clock Tower are some notable places to visit nearby.

Pie del Cerro
Cartagena skyline dominating caribbean coastline in colombia

El Cabrero

If you're spending some time in El Cabrero, Rafael Nunez Museum and House and Del Cabrero Chapel are top sights worth seeing.

El Cabrero


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