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Cartagena travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-11

Ciudad Amurallada, Cartagena
Photo: Carlos Adampol · CC BY SA 2.0 · source

Common scams in Cartagena

9 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Cartagena, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Cartagena — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Cartagena

6 places worth your time in Cartagena, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Cartagena →

Top food to try in Cartagena

6 dishes to eat in Cartagena, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Cartagena →

Traditions and customs in Cartagena

5 customs and traditions in Cartagena — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Cartagena →

Getting around Cartagena

How to travel around Cartagena — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Cartagena: transport and taxi apps →

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