Dos & Donts in Cartagena
Preparation
- Complete Colombia’s mandatory immagration form (at least 72 hours prior to trip)
Nightlife
Safety
August 1st (Tuesday)
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Arrival to Cartegena
- flights and traveling to Colombia
- Book airbnb for overnight layover
August 2nd (Wednesday)
Arrival to Airbnb
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- Book an Airport Shuttle from airport to Airbnb
Dinner at El Arsenal: The Rum Box
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Media Luna Hostel
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- “Wednesday: Media Luna Hostel has long been hosting insane Wednesday fiestas, where hundreds of excitable backpackers and locals meet to let loose in the middle of the week. A young and exuberant crowd makes this one of the wildest events in the city, where everyone dances the night away in the in-house club before heading to the after-party in the wee hours.”
August 3rd (Thursday)
Brunch/ Lunch at Ely’s Cafe
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Explore Las Bóvedas Market and Explore “The Walled City”
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Bar Crawl Cartagena (only$15 !!)
August 4th (Friday)
Street Food Tour
Chill and Relax by the pool & Get Ready
Party On a Chiva Party Bus
August 5th (Saturday)
Boat Tour & Get Ready
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Get Ready
La Movida Nightclub
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August 6th (Sunday)
Day Trip to Playa Blanca
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- Leaves from Cartagena
Dinner at Sierpe Cocina Caribe
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August 7th (Monday)
Museo de Oro Zenu
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Buena Vida Marisqueria y Rooftop for lunch
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Eivissa for Drinks
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- “Monday-Tuesday: Give Alquimico or Eivissa a shot, as these tend to be busy all week (and often too busy on the weekend)”
August 8th (Tuesday)
Bus Tour of Cartgena
Get Off at “AGROINDUSTRIA CIELO AZUL”
- Go to Restaurante Bar La Vitrola for lunch
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- Get back on Bus Tour and Complete the rest of it
Dinner at Restaurante Mar De Las Antillas
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August 9th (Wednesday)
Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
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La Pescaderia Ceviches & Piqueos for Lunch/ Dinner
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Go to Our Room and Pack :(
August 10th (Thursday)
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- Time to leave :(
- book an airbnb for connecting flight if needed
August 11th
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- Arrive back home :(
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