To do in Cartagena

Below is a list of possible activities which do during your holidays in Cartagena. Many of the activities listed here are also sold by street vendors and hotels.

Rosario Islands

You go with a speedboat of 35 or 50 people to one of the Rosario islands off the coast of Cartagena. On this island you can enjoy the beach. You will also eat here. Later in the afternoon, you go to a marine aquarium. The day lasts approximately from 08:00 to 16:30. Price usually includes transportation to the port of Cartagena, but without tax, access to the sea aquarium and, if necessary. additional activities such as snorkeling or jet skiing.

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City tour

In a Chiva bus,you go past the famous landmarks of Cartagena. You go to La Popa, Castle of San Felipe de Barajas, the big old shoes and the old town. Duration is approximately 4 hours from 14:00 to 18:00.

Rum & Chiva

At night you picked up at your hotel with live music (vallenato or Gaito). You get something to eat and go to a disco. The entrance is in the price, the drinks in the disco not. It takes approximately 20:00 to 23:30. At half past 12 the bus goes back, but you can stay longer and arrange for transportation home with a taxi.

Volcano Totumo

You go with a van to a volcano, where you can sit in the hot mud. This seems to have a healing effect. You go at 09:00 in the morning and come back at about 14:30.

Diving in Cartagena

You can dive in Cartagena and other places along the coast also. You can also get your PADI certificate.

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Water sports in Cartagena

You can do various water sports in Cartagena.

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