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Cartagena

Photograph Archive of Cartagena, Colombia.
Photograph Archive of Cartagena, Colombia.
Photo of Castillo de San Felipe De Barajas, taken from Baluarte San Miguel de Chambacu, along the city wall.  Construction of the fortress commenced in 1536 and expanded in 1657.  It was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1984.
Statue of La India Catalina, indigenous woman who was abducted and served as a guide/interpreter for Conquistadores.  Sculpted by Eladio Gil Zambrana in 1974 as a tribute to the Carib people who inhabited the area before the Spanish conquest.
View of the old town

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La Matuna Hotel Deals

Mood Matuna Hotel Cartagena

Mood Matuna Hotel Cartagena

4 out of 5
Cra. 9a #32, La Matuna Cartagena Bolívar
The price is ¥24,449 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
¥24,449
¥24,449 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Clock Tower ...
9/10 Wonderful! (448 reviews)
Nice place

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Mood Matuna Hotel Cartagena
 Terrazas Hotel Boutique

Terrazas Hotel Boutique

5 out of 5
Calle 32 No. 8-22, La Matuna Cartagena Bolívar
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥24,820 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
¥24,820
¥24,820 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Book a stay at this luxury B&B in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Bocagrande Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
Nice place good location

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

Terrazas Hotel Boutique
InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

4 out of 5
Bocagrande Carrera 1 No. 5-01 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is ¥30,815 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
¥30,815
¥30,815 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,471 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG
Hyatt Regency Cartagena

Hyatt Regency Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Carrera 1 No 12-118 Cartagena CO
The price is ¥31,855 per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
¥31,855
¥31,855 total
Feb 11 - Feb 12
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,447 reviews)
The room was superb Clean, modern with great views of the sea and lake. Checkin was quock, friendly and helpful. Breakfast selection was excellent.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Hyatt Regency Cartagena
Hilton Cartagena

Hilton Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Almirante Brion, El Laguito Cartagena
The price is ¥30,777 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
¥30,777
¥30,777 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Cartagena. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,347 reviews)
Everything was great, delicious breakfast, courteous staff, perfect cleaning, excellent amenities.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Hilton Cartagena
Bondo Estudio

Bondo Estudio

3.5 out of 5
Barrio Marbella Carrera 2A #49-60 Cartagena Bolívar
The price is ¥15,746 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
¥15,746
¥15,746 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (674 reviews)
The place was excellent, the service was great, and they attended to my needs super quickly. The room was decent, perfect for resting since we didn't spend much time in the room. Overall, I loved it! It has everything: a coffee shop for breakfast or snacks, lunch options, and a bar. The terrace was ...

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Bondo Estudio
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Other neighborhoods around La Matuna

Church of St Peter Claver in Cartagena, Colombia

Cartagena Walled City

4.5/5(1,184 area reviews)

Cartagena Walled City is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Clock Tower and Bolivar Square while in the area.

Cartagena Walled City
Colombia , Cartagena de Indias is a Unesco Heritage World - Drone aerial view of Downtown of historic colonial Spanish city with colored houses and church in Getsemani district

Getsemani

Travelers come to Getsemani for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Plaza de la Trinidad and Los Pegasos Dock while you're in town.

Getsemani
Old Town

Cartagena Centro

Unique features of Cartagena Centro include the museums and historic sites. Make a stop by Plaza Santo Domingo or Bolivar Square while you're exploring the area.

Cartagena Centro
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DESTINATION: CENTRO HISTORICO Cartagena, Colombia -  Cartagena's old town is a beautiful explosion of colour and culture. It's easy to idle the time away juat wandering the streets, finding something different on every corner. Despite the old town being filled with boutique coffee shops, there's still a lot for the budget conscience traveller. 

HOW TO GET THERE: Cartagena has its own airport or you can catch a bus from other major cities in Colombia. 

WHERE TO STAY: Green House Hostel - Is in the centre of the Old Town and breakfast is free! Unfortunately accommodation in Cartagena doesn't come cheap. A bed in dorm room with a fan costs 11GBP/40,000COP per night. 

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San Diego

San Diego is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by House of Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Las Bovedas while in the area.

San Diego
Panoramic view of the San Felipe de Barajas Castle, Cartagena Colombia

Pie del Cerro

While Pie del Cerro isn't home to many top sights, Caribe Plaza and Clock Tower are some notable places to visit nearby.

Pie del Cerro
Cartagena skyline dominating caribbean coastline in colombia

El Cabrero

If you're spending some time in El Cabrero, Del Cabrero Chapel and Casa de Rafael Núñez are top sights worth seeing.

El Cabrero


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