1 week in Cartagena & Around
Home » Colombia: A guide to travel smarter » Plan Your Trip To Colombia » 1 week in Cartagena & Around
Beaches & Cocktails
👉 Click on the orange numbers or swipe left
-
Day 1: Visit of Cartagena
The first day is dedicated to visiting the city of Cartagena. Stroll along the colonial buildings of the historical center, decipher the graffiti of Getsemaní and watch the sunset from a rooftop with a fine cocktail.
-
Day 2: The Rosario Islands
The paradise islands of Rosario are only an hour away from the city. The ideal plan is to book a private boat (with captains) and become a pirate for the day.
-
Day 3: Cultural experience
Get off the tourist trail and discover another side of Cartagena. You can go fishing in the mangroves of La Boquilla or go looking for howler monkeys. Or choose the gastronomic option and combine a visit to a market with a cooking class.
-
Day 4: Rincón del Mar
Rincon del Mar is a small coastal village with a beautiful beach, 3 hours from Cartagena. You can use public or private transportation to get there in the afternoon.
-
Day 5: Beach & relax
It’s important to rest on vacation. Enjoy the beach in the morning and organize an activity for the end of the day: horseback riding, cooking class, or canoeing in the mangroves.
-
Day 6: Submarine world
It’s time to go swimming with Nemo and Dory. There is a good diving center in town. Otherwise, you can decide to go spearfishing with the local fishermen (free diving).
-
Day 7: Cartagena
Enjoy the beach in the morning and then return to Cartagena.