Rosario Islands boat trip
White-sand islands, snorkeling and a beach club lunch.
See dates and prices →☀️ Relaxed things to do
Walled city history walking tour
Plazas, churches and the story of the old Spanish port.
See dates and prices →Getsemaní street art tour
Murals, plazas and stories of the city's coolest neighborhood.
See dates and prices →Sunset sail around the bay
See the walled city glow from the water.
See dates and prices →Private boat day for your group
Your own boat to the islands with lunch and drinks.
See dates and prices →🍷 Foodie things to do
Street food tour
Arepas, fried fish, tropical fruits and fresh juices.
See dates and prices →Colombian cooking class
Make ceviche, coconut rice and patacones with a local cook.
See dates and prices →Chocolate-making workshop
From cacao bean to bar, with tastings.
See dates and prices →🧗 Adventure things to do
Chiva party bus night tour
A painted open bus with music and rum. Pure fun for a wedding group.
See dates and prices →Totumo mud volcano
Float in a warm mud volcano, then rinse in the lagoon.
See dates and prices →Snorkeling and diving trip
Coral reefs off the islands, for beginners and certified divers.
See dates and prices →Salsa dance class
Learn the basics, then try them out in a salsa bar.
See dates and prices →Where wedding guests should eat in Cartagena
Celele
Getsemaní
Explores Colombia's Caribbean ingredients. Among Latin America's best.
Map ↗Carmen
Walled city
Tasting menus in a colonial house.
Map ↗Alma
Casa San Agustín
Elegant dining in a beautiful hotel.
Map ↗La Cevichería
San Diego
Famous ceviche. Expect a line.
Map ↗El Boliche Cebichería
Walled city
Tiny and creative.
Map ↗Candé
Walled city
Traditional dishes with live music and dance shows. Good for groups.
Map ↗Juan del Mar
San Diego
Plaza tables and wood-fired pizza next door.
Map ↗Restaurante Interno
San Diego women's prison
Run by inmates as a rehabilitation program.
Map ↗Café del Mar
City walls
Sunset cocktails on top of the walls.
Map ↗La Mulata
San Diego
Set lunches at local prices.
Map ↗Época Espresso Bar
Walled city
Colombian coffee and breakfast.
Map ↗Donde Fidel
Plaza de los Coches
Old-school salsa bar for dancing late.
Map ↗Where to stay
- Sofitel Legend Santa Clara $$$
Walled city. A restored 17th-century convent. - Casa San Agustín $$$
Walled city. Three colonial houses with a pool under an old aqueduct. - Hotel Casa Lola $$$
Getsemaní. Colorful boutique hotel with a rooftop pool.
Getting around
- The walled city and Getsemaní are walkable.
- Taxis have no meters. Agree the fare before you get in.
- Boats to the Rosario Islands leave from the Muelle de la Bodeguita pier.
- It is hot and humid year-round. Plan a midday break.
Arriving
Rafael Núñez International (CTG) is 15 minutes from the walled city.
Good to know for guests in Cartagena
- Currency: Colombian peso (COP).
- Tipping: A 10% service charge is often suggested on the bill. You can accept or decline it.
- Dinner time: Dinner usually from 7:30 to 10 pm.
- Power plugs: Type A and B plugs (same as the US), 110 V.
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Questions guests ask about Cartagena
When is the best time for a wedding in Cartagena?
December to April is the most popular season. Colorful colonial streets, flowering balconies, salsa bars and Caribbean islands an hour away by boat.
How do guests get to Cartagena?
Rafael Núñez International (CTG) is 15 minutes from the walled city.
How do guests get around Cartagena?
The walled city and Getsemaní are walkable. Taxis have no meters. Agree the fare before you get in. Boats to the Rosario Islands leave from the Muelle de la Bodeguita pier. It is hot and humid year-round. Plan a midday break.
What can wedding guests do in Cartagena as a group?
Good group options include rosario Islands boat trip, walled city history walking tour, street food tour, colombian cooking class. Most have private options for 10 to 20 people.
Is there a ready-made weekend plan for guests in Cartagena?
Yes. Our Cartagena wedding weekend itinerary has relaxed, foodie and adventure plans for the day before, the wedding day and the day after.
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Cartagena wedding weekend itinerary
Ready-made relaxed, foodie and adventure plans for the day before, the wedding day and the day after.
See the plan →Welcome dinner restaurants in Cartagena
Group-friendly places for the welcome or rehearsal dinner and the day-after brunch, with local dinner times and tipping.
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