Cartagena Travel Guide
Colombia
Cartagena is a city of 1,087,599 people on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. It is one of the country’s main coastal cities and a practical base for exploring the surrounding region.
Most visitors arrive by air at Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG), which serves the city. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Cartagena, so travellers looking for a specific beach should plan to explore beyond the immediate area.
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Weather in Cartagena
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Know before you go
Pays in COP
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 123
Dial code +57
Tipping: Tipping is not always expected in Colombia, but it's appreciated for good service. It's becoming more common, especially in tourist areas.
Best time to visit Cartagena
Jan
32°4Feb
32°5Mar
33°6Apr
33°15May
31°21Jun
31°24Jul
32°19Aug
31°23Sep
30°25Oct
30°25Nov
30°21Dec
31°12Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Cartagena
Balneario de Marbella
7.7 km away
Playa de Juan Guy
10.9 km away
Playón de La Vagabunda
14.1 km away
Playa Blanca
16 km away
Playa Mohán
27.7 km away
Playa de Las Canoas
30.1 km away
Things to do in Cartagena
Malibu - Parque Heredia
park
1.9 km
Iglesia De Jesus Cartagena Central
christian place of worship
1.3 km
Parroquia San Enrique - Los Calamares
christian place of worship
2.2 km
Iglesia Bautista Salem
christian place of worship
2.4 km
3.7 km
Parroquia San Antonio de Padua
roman catholic place of worship
4.6 km
Iglesia Cristiana Aguas De Manantial Avivamiento Mundial
christian place of worship
0.2 km
Iglesia Cristiana Shekina
christian place of worship
0.9 km
Getting there
Rafael Nunez International Airport · 7.3 km
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