San Felipe Castle, the Rosario Islands and the walled city. Things to do, costs, the best time to visit and nearby day trips, with approximate prices and open data sources.
The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is a fortress in the city of Cartagena, Colombia. The castle was built in 1639, and is located on the Hill of San Lázaro in a strategic location, dominating approaches to the city by land or sea.
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The Rosario Islands, also referred to as Corales Islas del Rosario, is an archipelago located off the coast of Colombia, approximately 20 kilometres from Cartagena. It is one of the 46 Natural National Parks of Colombia.
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Cartagena, known since the imperial era as Cartagena de Indias, is a city and one of the major ports on the northern coast of Colombia in the Caribbean Coast Region, along the Caribbean Sea. Cartagena's past role as a link in the route to the West…
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The Battle of Cartagena de Indias took place during the 1739 to 1748 War of Jenkins' Ear between Spain and Great Britain. The result of long-standing commercial tensions, the war was primarily fought in the Caribbean; the…
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Bolívar is a department of Colombia. It was named after one of the original nine states of the United States of Colombia.
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Bocagrande is a neighborhood in the city of Cartagena de Indias in Bolívar, Colombia. It was designed with first-world standards, such as residential areas of restricted access, and a separate plant for processing waste water.
Wikipedia ↗Approximate prices per person, in euros. We estimate them from World Bank price levels and our own research; use them for planning and always double-check before booking.
| Hostel bed | €22 |
|---|---|
| Private room, shared bathroom | €34 |
| Private room with bathroom | €46 |
| Standard hotel | €72 |
| Budget | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Food | €14 | €29 |
| Local transport | €3 | €6 |
| Total per day | €63 | €107 |
| Main sights (estimate) | €14 |
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| Optional tours and excursions (estimate) | €26 |
💶 3 days in Cartagena de Indias: ≈ €229 on a budget or ≈ €361 at a standard level, entrance fees included and flights excluded. Work out your whole trip →
🚇 Public transport and walking. Estimate based on the country's price level (World Bank).
The most pleasant months are January, February, March, December. Monthly averages 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).
On a budget, about €63 per person per day (private room with bathroom, food and local transport); at a standard level, about €107. For 3 days, including the main entrance fees, budget ≈ €229 to €361, not counting flights.
Based on average weather over the last 10 years, the most pleasant months are January, February, March, December.
We recommend 3 days to see the essentials without rushing.
The must-sees: Castillo San Felipe de Barajas; Rosario Islands; Cartagena; Walled City of Cartagena; Bolívar Department; Bocagrande.
Compare on Booking, Hostelworld or Airbnb: look for well-connected neighbourhoods outside the centre. A private room with bathroom costs around €46 per night and a hostel bed €22.
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