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Oaxaca Hierve el Agua & Mitla Full-Day Culture Tour
Klook's choice
Tours • From Oaxaca

Oaxaca Hierve el Agua & Mitla Full-Day Culture Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
$ 96.30
2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat
Cruises • From Cartagena

2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat

English guided
Evening departure
Up to 3 hrs
New Activity
$ 38.69
Enjoy the beach at Barú: Aviary + bioluminescense plankton
Water activities • Cartagena

Enjoy the beach at Barú: Aviary + bioluminescense plankton

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English guided
Morning departure
$ 124.75
Barcelona Gothic & Modernist Small Group Walking Tour
Tours • From Barcelona

Barcelona Gothic & Modernist Small Group Walking Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
From
$ 33.55
Freedom Beach Club - Barú + Oceanarium + Plankton
Water activities • Cartagena

Freedom Beach Club - Barú + Oceanarium + Plankton

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English guided
Morning departure
$ 133.65
Cartagena Oceanarium & Playa Blanca Day Tour
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Tours • From Cartagena

Cartagena Oceanarium & Playa Blanca Day Tour

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Free cancellation
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$ 122.19
Cartagena Chiva Rumbera & Historic Center Half-Day Cultural Tour
Fall deal
Tours • Cartagena

Cartagena Chiva Rumbera & Historic Center Half-Day Cultural Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
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$ 35.85
Save $ 8.95
El Totumo One-day  Tour
Tours • From Cartagena

El Totumo One-day Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
$ 81.45
Barcelona Arc Del Teatre Half-Day Small Group Historical Tour
Tours • From Barcelona

Barcelona Arc Del Teatre Half-Day Small Group Historical Tour

English guided
Evening departure
Free cancellation
$ 28.75
Magical sunset at Barú + Plankton
Water activities • Cartagena

Magical sunset at Barú + Plankton

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English guided
Morning departure
$ 80.19

Hotels in Cartagena

Osh Hotel Cartagena
Hotels • Cartagena

Osh Hotel Cartagena

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4.7 / 5
(331)
From
$ 377.2
Estelar Cartagena de Indias Hotel
Hotels • Cartagena

Estelar Cartagena de Indias Hotel

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4.6 / 5
(1.4K)
From
$ 296.98
Hotel Cartagena DC
Hotels • Cartagena

Hotel Cartagena DC

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3.1 / 5
(26)
From
$ 58.47
Madisson Boutique Hotel Cartagena
Hotels • Cartagena

Madisson Boutique Hotel Cartagena

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4.1 / 5
(252)
From
$ 212.7
Soy Local Insignia
Hotels • Cartagena

Soy Local Insignia

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4.4 / 5
(183)
From
$ 117.95
Miami Hotel Cartagena
Hotels • Cartagena

Miami Hotel Cartagena

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3.9 / 5
(10)
From
$ 85.77
Casa Helena hotel Centro Historico
Hotels • Cartagena

Casa Helena hotel Centro Historico

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New Activity
From
$ 148.92
OZ Hotel
Hotels • Cartagena

OZ Hotel

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4.4 / 5
(954)
From
$ 99.22
Hotel Playa Norte
Hotels • Cartagena

Hotel Playa Norte

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3.1 / 5
(47)
From
$ 45.18
Charleston Santa Teresa Cartagena
Hotels • Cartagena

Charleston Santa Teresa Cartagena

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4.6 / 5
(675)
From
$ 440.22
Hilton Cartagena
Hotels • Cartagena

Hilton Cartagena

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4.4 / 5
(870)
From
$ 253.38
Bastión Luxury Hotel
Hotels • Cartagena

Bastión Luxury Hotel

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4.8 / 5
(1.0K)
From
$ 390.59

Cartagena at a glance

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

2 daysLast-minute
11 daysTypical
32 daysEarly

Most travellers book about 11 days ahead, so you’ll have some flexibility planning short-notice trips rather than needing to lock in months early; this also leaves room to pick up last-minute deals. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Cartagena

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1CAD = 2,272.85COP

  • Official languages

What to know before visiting Cartagena

Overview of Cartagena de Indias and what draws visitors

Cartagena de Indias blends historic city charm with coastal activities, and Klook bookings show the city’s busiest experiences are city tours and water-based activities. Demand moves through clear peaks and quieter stretches across the year, giving a predictable rhythm for sightseeing and beach time. Visitors can expect a mix of cultural walking tours and boat- or water-focused outings to dominate itineraries.

Best times to visit for crowds and prices

Klook data shows demand peaks in the busiest months while a distinct off-peak month sees noticeably lower booking levels. Prices follow a seasonal pattern: they tend to rise toward the priciest_month and drift down through the less busy months, so cost and crowds generally move in the same direction. If you want smaller crowds and typically lower prices, travel in the off-peak month; if you prefer the liveliest atmosphere, aim for the peak months.

Tips for travellers from Hong Kong

Most travellers from Hong Kong typically book around 11 days ahead, so plan your key experiences with that lead time in mind, especially during the peak months mentioned above. Many popular offerings here—city tours and water activities—are still available with short notice, but locking in favourites a couple of weeks ahead gives more certainty. Use Klook to compare schedules and secure spots once you’ve picked dates.

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