Cartagena

Colombia's Caribbean jewel is a walled colonial city of cobblestone streets, bougainvillea-draped balconies, and vibrant nightlife. It's one of the most romantic cities in the Americas.

Best time to visit

Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr

Essentials

Currency: COP
Language: Spanish
Timezone: Bogota

Average temperatures

Jan 31°Feb 31°Mar 32°Apr 32°May 32°Jun 32°Jul 33°Aug 33°Sep 32°Oct 31°Nov 31°Dec 31°

Things to do

Walk the old city walls at sunsetExplore the Walled CityDay trip to the Rosario IslandsVisit Castillo San FelipeDance salsa at a rooftop barTry street food in Getsemani

Local cuisine

ArepasCevichePataconesFresh tropical juice

The Walled City (Ciudad Amurallada) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of perfectly preserved colonial architecture. Its colourful buildings, plazas, and churches transport you back to the 16th century.