Culture · Central America & Caribbean
Cartagena
Colombia
Bougainvillea-draped balconies inside 11 km of colonial walls, with day trips to the Rosario Islands.
Best time to visit Cartagena
The best time to visit Cartagena is December to April.
Quick facts
- Trip type
- Culture
- Region
- Central America & Caribbean
- Budget
- $$ (moderately priced)
- Time zone
- America/Bogota (UTC-5 in January)
- Coordinates
- 10°23′N 75°29′W
Known for
Explore Cartagena on the map →Cartagena travel questions
When is the best time to visit Cartagena?
The best time to visit Cartagena is December to April.
How expensive is Cartagena?
Cartagena is moderately priced: $$ on JourneyBay's four-level budget scale, from $ (budget-friendly) to $$$$ (expensive).
What is Cartagena known for?
Cartagena is known for walled city, Caribbean and colour. Bougainvillea-draped balconies inside 11 km of colonial walls, with day trips to the Rosario Islands.
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