Luxury & Boutique accommodations, restaurant options and the most important places to visit inside & outside Cartagena's walls in 3 days.

Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

Colombia

3 Chic Days in Cartagena de Indias

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. 

Tag me in your photos would love to see your experience @itsheidyrosario

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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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Enclosed by ancient walls, Cartagena's Old Town is full of cobblestoned streets, vibrant colonial mansions, and bustling with visitors seeking a beach getaway. 


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Carmen Cartagena

Situated in a colonial house, this upscale restaurant presents a fusion of Colombian flavors in innovative dishes. Its elegant ambiance, combined with its inventive menu, makes it a top choice for many

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!

Carmen Cartagena

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