Journal

Beaches Near Cartagena's Old Town: Which One, and How You Actually Get There — The best beaches near Cartagena's Old Town and how to get there: Tierra Bomba is a 25-minute boat ride, Playa Blanca on Barú is about an hour. What to pick.
Where to Eat in Cartagena's Walled City (What We Actually Send Guests To) — Where to eat in Cartagena's walled city: the ceviche counters in San Diego, the lunch canteen locals use, and the one dinner worth booking weeks ahead.
Getsemaní or the Walled City: Where to Stay in Cartagena — Getsemaní or the walled city? An honest comparison of where to stay in Cartagena, written from San Diego, about ten minutes' walk from both.
Cartagena in November: What the Independence Festivities Are Actually Like — Cartagena's Independence Day festivities run around 11 November, with the Bando parade, the Festival Náutico and two beauty pageants. What to expect and how to plan.
Rooftop Bars in Cartagena's Old Town: Where to Drink at Sunset — The best rooftop bars in Cartagena's Old Town, with floors, cocktail prices and who each one suits. Written from our own rooftop on Carrera 7 in San Diego.
Cartagena in September and October: Yes, It Rains. Come Anyway. — Is Cartagena worth visiting in September or October? It's the peak of the wet season and the quietest time of year. What the rain is actually like and how to plan around it.
Cartagena Airport to the Old Town: Taxi, Transfer, and What It Should Cost — Getting from Cartagena airport (CTG) to the Walled Old Town: it's about 3 km and 10-15 minutes. Taxi fares, our transfer price in pesos, and how not to overpay.
San Diego, Cartagena: What to Actually Do in Our Corner of the Walled City — Things to do in San Diego, Cartagena's quieter Walled Old Town barrio: the plaza, the free Gold Museum, the walls at sunset, and where we send guests to eat.