Port of Cartagena

If you do not know Spanish very well, I advise you download a translator app or go w/someone who does to avoid any miscommunications. There are local sales people here who offer "packages" at the beaches that are supposed to include lunch/beach chairs etc for specific prices for specific beaches and you pay in pesos UP FRONT. *UNLESS* you book a ferry to the beach of your choosing through your hotel which I HIGHLY recommend so you get a fairer price and have someone you can directly hold accountable and communicate w/should you have any pertinent questions/concerns.

Few dollars taxi to the Historic town ...A must visit, you just can take pictures all day, walk all day, have lunch, shop, and enjoy the heat, the music, the flavor of Cartagena!! This is a dream trip that has been added to our must list of return places... Faboulous to travel with children, in so many occasions the local people show their kindness and respect for "us" the tourist... a guard saw me catching a taxi and immediately said to me "the maximum price is $" with a smile!. Then at the airport, this person left his coffee and walked right outside with me and talked to the taxi and where to take us... It was late at night, but the Beautiful Cartagenos people took care of us!! I am in love with this place....

Crowded but ok