This guide will cover 6 full days in Cartagena, a captivating city that seamlessly blends centuries-old history with vibrant modern life.

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This guide is perfect for those who are flying solo, couples, group of friends, and families. 

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You don't have that many days off, but you want to enjoy the best of what Cartagena has to offer? 📆
Here you go: a guide of what you can do in 3 days, from history to restaurants, from best spot to snorkel to party hostels. 
You take your time and make the most of it, go around how you prefer and live the vida loca 🎊

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Cartagena, a city where tradition meets modernity. 

Indulge with contemporary gastronomy rooted on Caribbean flavours in the city's culinary hotspots. Lounge in boutique hotels that blend historical charm with modern design, immersing yourself in the city's unique old-yet-modern energy. Go up top and savour the panoramic views from the old town's best rooftop bars and pools. Unearth hidden gems in the world of South American fashion, where local artisans weave stories into each thread, inviting you to explore Colombia's evolving style scene. 

In this guide you discover how this tropical haven celebrates its past while reinventing the future, a seamless fusion of culture, heritage and modern allure.

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My family and I visited Cartagena in January of 2023 for a month and loved every minute of it. After taking a walking tour with a local guide, Anita, I sat down with her to ask her more about her city. I wrote this local guide with her recommendations. 

Included in the guide are: 

🏔️ - Top Attractions
👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 - Family-Friendly Activities
🍽️ - Restaurant and Bar Recommendations
🏨 - Places to Stay

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Perfect for brunch. If you have time, come back and book in advance a 5 or 9 course tasting experience.

One of our favorite restaurants we ate at in Cartagena. Need reservations!

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