Cartagena de Indias
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Explore Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the hometown (and inspiration) of one of South America’s most unique and compelling authors: Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Known for its architecture and Caribbean coastline, Cartagena is an archetypal Colombian city filled with color, charm, historic streets, alley ways and stories. Take in the old, walled city’s tiled roofs, balconies and courtyard gardens, and learn more about Cartagena’s rich history, from the repeated pirate assaults launched against it to the inner-workings of the Tribunal of the Inquisition….
We offer a choice of 3-, 4-, 5-star and deluxe hotels. Cartagena has more than a few fine hotels in the old section of the city (in the price range of our 5-star and deluxe options); please inquire about these options with one of our travel consultants.
Day 1
Bogotá – Cartagena
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Cartagena. Upon arrival transfer to you hotel. Cartagena is the fifth largest city in Colombia and a pivotal port city on the Caribbean coast. After a number of pirate attacks in the colonial era, a wall was built to surround the historic city center and protect its inhabitants. Cartagena is now a popular tourist destination that retains its colonial architecture and charm.
Day 2
Cartagena Old Town Walk
Guided walk along the walled old town. (The walled, colonial city center of Cartagena was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980.) You'll see churches; colonial houses (their balconies and other architectural nuances); the Museum that was the residence of the five-time president of the Republic, Rafael Nuńez; the Santa Catalina bastion; and Las Bovedas (The Dungeons), where you'll find hand-crafted souvenirs. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 3
Cartagena – Bogotá
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Bogotá and connect with your international flight back home (driver only).
Suggested Hotels by City and Category *
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Cartagena
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| 3-star |
Hotel Caribe, Almirante Estelar, Hotel La India Catalina, or similar. |
| 4-star |
Hotel Hilton Cartagena (Bocagrande area), Hotel Bovedas de Santa Clara (Old Town), or similar. |
| 5-star |
Sofitel Santa Clara (Old Town), La Merced Hotel Boutique (Old Town), or similar. |
| Deluxe |
Casa del Arzobispado Hotel Boutique (Old Town), Quadrifolio Hotel Boutique (Old Town), La Passion Hotel, or similar.
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* Subject to confirmation at time of booking
3 days , from $1314
| Occupancy Type |
3-star |
4-star |
5-star |
Deluxe |
| Double | $1314 | $1385 | $1524 | $1622 |
| Single | $1831 | $2083 | $2354 | $2554 |
Prices shown above are per person, in US Dollars ($).