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Cartagena
mid-range
colonial
beaches
salsa
culture
nightlife

Cartagena

Colombia · South America
Avg Daily
$55
Safety
4/5
Language
Spanish
Currency
COP

Walled colonial city with Caribbean beaches, colorful buildings, salsa dancing, and tropical vibes.

Best Time to Visit

DecJanFebMar

Average Flight Prices

From US
$400–$2000

Estimated · round-trip

From Europe
$400–$2000

Estimated · round-trip

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Daily Cost Breakdown

ExpenseBudgetMid-RangeLuxury
Hotel / night
$25$70$200
Meal
$5$15$40
Beer
$1.5$1.5$1.5
Coffee
$1.5$1.5$1.5
Transport / day
$4$4$4

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Getting Around

Old Town

Free

Compact walled city

Taxis

COP 8,000+

Short trips

Local Buses

COP 2,500

City buses

Where to Eat & Drink

La Cevicheria

Seafood$$

Anthony Bourdain favorite

Must try:Ceviche

Café del Mar

Bar$$

Sunset views on wall

Must try:Cocktails

Carmen

Fine Dining$$$

Modern Colombian

Must try:Tasting menu

Top Activities & Experiences

Old Town Walking

Free

Colonial architecture

Castillo San Felipe

$8

Historic fortress

Rosario Islands

$35

Day trip to islands

Salsa Dancing

$10

Nightlife and dancing

Beach Day

Free

Caribbean beaches

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