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Cartagena

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$3,146 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
NT$3,146
NT$3,146 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
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! (468 reviews)
Clean and spacious

Reviewed on 2026/3/15

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$5,307 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
NT$5,307
NT$5,307 total
Apr 14 - Apr 15
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
A great little hotel with an unlikely location on the fifth floor of a tall, modern building in the heart of Cartagena’s walled historic centre. Our room - standard with king bed - was extremely spacious and included a balcony that looked over the main, “clock tower” square. I really don’t think ...

Reviewed on 2026/3/14

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$6,276 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
NT$6,276
NT$6,276 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,532 reviews)
Hotel was really nice and clean. Had the suite and it was very nice and spacious. Would stay here again

Reviewed on 2026/3/15

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$6,396 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
NT$6,396
NT$6,396 total
Apr 14 - Apr 15
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,462 reviews)
Nice , clean y friendly

Reviewed on 2026/3/15

Hyatt Regency Cartagena
OZ Hotel Collection

OZ Hotel Collection

3.5 out of 5
6-164 Carrera 2 Cartagena
The price is NT$3,706 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
NT$3,706
NT$3,706 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Bocagrande Beach and Clock ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (353 reviews)
The staff is amazing they go above and beyond to deliver phenomenal service.

Reviewed on 2026/3/15

OZ Hotel Collection
Hilton Cartagena

Hilton Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Almirante Brion, El Laguito Cartagena
The price is NT$6,599 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
NT$6,599
NT$6,599 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,369 reviews)
The resort is very pretty and offers quite a lot. The rooms were spacious for the 4 of us. The breakfast is awesome with so many choices to choose from. The only real downfalls which limited us using the beach was they allow street vendors to harass you constantly. It would also be very helpful to ...

Reviewed on 2026/3/15

Hilton Cartagena
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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 House of Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Las Bovedas 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, Clock Tower and Walls of Cartagena 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, Del Cabrero Chapel and Casa de Rafael Núñez are top sights worth seeing.

El Cabrero


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