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Where to stay around Cartagena, CO?
Our 2018 property listings offer a large selection of 874 vacation rentals near Cartagena. From 567 Condos/Apartments to 551 Studios, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable stay with your family and friends. The best places to stay near Cartagena for a holiday or a weekend are on VRBO.
What is the best area to stay when traveling to Cartagena?
Whether you're traveling with family or friends, here are the areas with the largest selection of vacation rentals for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in Cartagena:
- Zona Norte: 87 vacation rentals
- Bocagrande: 547 vacation rentals
- Crespo: 35 vacation rentals
- Castillogrande: 312 vacation rentals
- Urbanizacion Eliana: 19 vacation rentals
For other neighborhoods, please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.
What are the popular point of interests near where I can stay when traveling to Cartagena?
VRBO offers a large selection of vacation rentals near lovely places in Cartagena. From VRBO travelers, the top most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:
- Cartagena Cathedral: 818 vacation rentals
- Bocagrande Beach: 820 vacation rentals
- BUZOS DE BARU PADI DIVE RESORT: 821 vacation rentals
- La Mulata: 818 vacation rentals
- San Pedro Claver Church and Convent: 817 vacation rentals
But there are many other points of interest around Cartagena listed on VRBO where you can find your place to stay. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available near the point of interest of your choice.
Can I rent Condos/Apartments in Cartagena?
Yes, of course. VRBO has 567 Condos/Apartments in Cartagena. Our other popular types of vacation rentals in Cartagena include:
- Studios: 551 rentals available
- Hotels: 138 rentals available
- Houses: 91 rentals available
But you can also enjoy a great stay in one of our other vacation rentals including Villas and more.
Can I find a vacation rental with pool in Cartagena?
Yes, you can select your prefered vacation rental with pool among our 596 vacation rentals with pool available in Cartagena. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.
Welcome to sultry Cartagena
Once the richest city in the Americas, Cartagena's gilded past can still be read in its ornate landmarks. Little wonder that it is today a UNESCO World Heritage city, resplendent with Spanish colonial architecture that will have you reaching for your camera at every opportunity. Sitting on Colombia's Caribbean coast, Cartagena is also famed for its association with the legendary novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez. With serene white sand beaches, an atmospheric old town bedecked by cobbled streets and thick city walls, and colorful local markets – not to mention restaurant tables spilling onto beautiful squares, and the sounds of Latin music around every corner – Cartagena is a city ripe for discovery.
Wander Cartagena's old town
From your Cartagena vacation rental, the best way to get your bearings is on a trolley bus tour, but exploring the districts of the old, walled city can be easily and pleasurably done on foot. A considerable amount of gentrification has happened in recent years, with luxury hotels, upscale restaurants, bodegas, and bars flourishing in the area. Head to Getsemani to enjoy authentic nightlife, with Latin rhythms, coffeeshops, bars, and street food to be found around Trinidad Square. Or, book an excursion to the Islas de Rosario archipelago for a day trip to laze on its beautiful beaches.
Museums and marine life
Cartagena abounds with historic sites. The Palacio de la Inquisition offers a glimpse into some of Cartagena's darkest chapters of history, while the Museo del Oro Zenu offers up some of its most glittering treasures. Don't miss a trip to Castillo de San Felipe, a fortress dating back to the 17th century that provides some stunning views over the city and the sea. If you're staying at your Cartagena vacation rental with kids, you should make a beeline for the aquarium on the island of San Martin de Pajarales, where you can come face to face with majestic marine life, including dolphins and turtles.
Soaking up the climate in Cartagena
Anyone familiar with the work of Gabriel Garcia Marquez will know of Caragena's characteristic steamy climate. Summers here are warm and wet, with the driest season being the early months of the year. The siesta is welcome in this sultry town – make the most of the museums in the morning, relax in the early afternoon, then venture out from your Cartagena vacation rental to enjoy the shops, bars, and restaurants late into the evening.
Hit the beach in Cartagena
Cartagena's Bocagrande beachfront is lined with bars and cafes where you can enjoy an oceanfront coffee in stylish surroundings. Or, for a more relaxed beach experience, the nearby Rosario islands have sparkling, sandy coves, and clear turquoise waters perfect for learning to snorkel or scuba, and are easily reached by boat. For a trip with a difference, outside town on the road to Barranquila, you'll find the Volcan del Totumo, Columbia's smallest volcano. Here, you can enjoy a mud bath in its crater before washing off in the nearby lagoon.