Cartagena Colombia is one of the best places to have perfect vacations, anyone who comes doesn’t want to go the next day. The problem is, there is eco-tourism, great restaurants, cultural events, and beautiful beaches, where to start?
People limit to enjoy the wonderful sunset of Cartagena, and everything it has to offer, and that’s ok. However, you want to have the best vacations of your life, those onetime experiences that define the word “life”.
You will need a plan, and definitely a map, to visit all the incredible places of the pearl of the Caribbean: Cartagena. Before I tell you the secret formula to have the best trip to Cartagena, here are some pro tips:
- Lodge in the center of the city, where there is the most preserved colonial architecture, and have a glance at the history of Cartagena. This way you can move around the city on foot, as everything you need is close.
- Seize the nighttime, nobody sleeps in Cartagena! You can visit most of delicious bars and restaurants in the night, and all you will hear is music and people enjoying!
Ok, now let’s have a look at the best things to do in Cartagena!
Cartagena Hotels
There are many places to stay in Cartagena, you can find hotels that are not on the Internet for amazing prices. However, if you want to live the best experience, why don’t you try the best hotels in Cartagena?
There are many places to stay in Cartagena, you can find hotels that are not on the Internet for amazing prices. However, if you want to live the best experience, why don’t you try the best hotels in Cartagena?
Here are some suggestions, they are based in clients’ experience: The Sofitel legend Santa Ana is the winner of the Travelers’ choice awards, and for a good reason! This is one of the best hotels in the center of Cartagena, it offers free Wi-Fi, Bars, restaurants, transport to the airport, and more. Its installations offer all the comforts you can think of, fire-stars hotel.
If you want a cheaper option that still offers good comfort, we recommend the Regatta Hotel Cartagena. Comfortable familiar rooms with view to the beach, and 24 hours’ room service, not bad! Access to the rooftop, conference room with free internet, and pool, you should make your luggage.
Finally, but not least important, the Sophia hotel, best of the best, pool, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, yoga classes. The best here is that you don’t have to pay for your kids! And there is free entertainment for them! What else can you ask for? Book in now!
Cartagena Beaches
Well, you are already registered in the hotel, time to have some fun, what do you have in mind? How about breathing the fresh air of the best beaches in Cartagena?
Of course, you can always visit the city beaches, they have a good vibe and the people is amazing. But the real deal are the islands:As a first option visit the Barú island one of the most famous of Cartagena, always full of people, and you can drink some coconut! Perfect to enjoy with your family, your kids will surely find someone to play volleyball, and enjoy the party.
Do you want something quieter? Visit Playa Blanca an excellent option far away from sellers and the noise of the crowd. You can access the beach in boat, it’s one hour from Cartagena, but the trip sure is worth that time. There are not too many people, and the island is silent and relaxing. this is the perfect place to forget the whole world for a while.
Remember that Cartagena’s archipelago has more than 100 islands! There is a piece of heaven for everyone, you just need to look for it. Don’t you have your baggage yet?
Restaurants in Cartagena
Ok, the beach is outstanding, are you hungry? Visit some of the best restaurants of Cartagena:
- The best to enjoy a meal in the breathing the fresh air is The arsenal rum box, a gourmet food with spectacular decoration. They worry about setting the perfect environment for tourists, enjoy the best attention at the best prices. Excellent meals for not more than 15$, free entertainment, and vegan menu.
- Enjoy the best Caribbean food in DKP Bar-restaurant excellent sea food, have a beer while the food comes, dessert included! They specialize in mollusks, and count with the best chefs of Cartagena to taste traditional Colombian food.
If you are having too much fun in Cartagena and want something quicker, we invite you to taste the street food. Remember this is a touristic city, the street food is amazing too, and you won’t regret tasting it, not to mention is cheaper.
We suggest you taste some pork loin with tamarind spicy sauce! Or you prefer some cheese soup? It tastes better than what you think, that’s for sure, it’s a typical food in Colombia. For dessert Rice with coconut, trust me, it will be better is it’s a surprise!
