COMPLETE CARTAGENA GUIDE // How to visit Cartagena

If you're visiting Cartagena (Cartagena de Indias) for a weekend and need a complete Cartagena Guide detailing how to visit Cartagena, what to see, what to do, where to eat, where to stay, where to shop and where to get the best views - this video is for you! I show you this beautiful city in Colombia with something for everyone and create a complete Cartagena guide. Remember to watch in HD and if you liked this video, please like / comment and subscribe.
Drone clips by : @ 2hotadventure
#cartagena #colombia #travel
Notes:
I got here by plane and a Covid vaccine is still required, so make sure you have that before entering Colombia.
The local currency is the Colombian peso, the exchange rate with the US Dollar is currently 4700.
I booked in most of the places I went to, but for the sunset rooftop bars, try getting there at least an hour before sunset to secure a table.
As always , I realise that this guide doesn’t cover EVERY single activity (like island tours and the walk inside the fortress for example), but after lots of research and traveling in the area, it’s how I personally believe you should spend your time if 2 days is all you have.
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 INTRO
0:50 Cartagena Walled City
2:26 San Pedro Claver Sanctuary
3:09 Convento De La Popa Cartagena
4:01 Lobo de Mar Restaurant
4:10 Getting Around / Where to stay
4:50 Bastion Luxury hotel Cartagena tour
5:07 Movich hotel Rooftop Bar Cartagena
5:30 1621 Restaurant Cartagena
5:48 Getsemani Cartagena
6:48 BocaGrande Cartagena
7:38 Shopping in Cartagena + Serrezuela Mall
8:14 Carmen restaurant Cartagena
8:26 Cartagena Cathedral
8:32 Crazy Salsa Cartagena
8:45 Alambique Bar Cartagena
8:50 OUTTRO

[@kumarkishkar2101]

You explain the places and narrate it's history really beautifully that's why I condiser you as one of the best travel blogger, you're awesome ❤️🙏😍😘

[@Kristinahouwer]

That’s so wonderful to read , I thank you for your comment and support ! Means a lot

[@yoho5114]

Beautiful video 🥰👍🏼 love the end part where they rapped on the street 🤣🤣👍🏼 thanks for sharing the video👍🏼

[@Kristinahouwer]

Hahaha so much fun !

[@scottman895]

Cartagena looks absolutely beautiful especially with the historic old town! I am quite impressed with how the city is presented! Awesome video!

[@Kristinahouwer]

Really magical isn’t it ?😍 thanks for Watching , appreciate it !!

[@lpg8518]

Thank you so much, I will be going to Cartagena soon and have made a list of all the places you mentioned.

[@Kristinahouwer]

I'm so glad! Thanks for commenting, means a lot - let me know how your trip goes!

[@shirleyw.6783]

Excellent video footage and them 2 guys sounded good 😊🎶👍🏼

[@Kristinahouwer]

Thank you ! Yes they were surprisingly good 😅

[@ChrisBCartagena]

Great overview!

[@Kristinahouwer]

Thank you so much ! Really appreciate your support :)

[@VitaliySemionov.Astrakhan.ru..]

Спокойной ночи!

[@Kristinahouwer]

😴😚✨🌚⭐️💤

[@jesscasually]

Such a great video!

[@Kristinahouwer]

Thank you so much!! appreciate your support

[@mayukhchowdhury9847]

So detailed narration Kristina. One doesn’t need to consult anything or anyone before going to any places, your vlogs are enough for people. Truly the best travel presenter in all respect !!

[@Kristinahouwer]

Thank you so so much 😍 so happy to hear you enjoy the videos, I will keep sharing all my upcoming travels this year

[@matiasgarcia5655]

Kristina excelente tus videos, pequeños pero muy interesante como explicas todo. Excelente ojala algun dia vengas a Costa Rica.

[@Kristinahouwer]

Hola ! Muchas gracias , me encantaría venir a Costa Rica un día - mi parece un lugar precioso

[@leonardberverena1030]

I love this video ❤❤❤❤

[@Kristinahouwer]

Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment , Leonard !

[@VitaliySemionov.Astrakhan.ru..]

Добрый вечер,Кристина!Всё как всегда изумительно! Название де ла Попа позабавило!

[@Kristinahouwer]

Hahahah mne tozhe ponravilos ! 😆 spasibo za prosmotr💕

[@storybydanehav]

Nice presentation! 🎉👍🏻

[@Kristinahouwer]

Thank you very much ! 😉

[@VitaliySemionov.Astrakhan.ru..]

Ты оценила весь юмор ситуации! 😛 А я пошёл спать. До завтра!

[@Kristinahouwer]

Do zavtra🤩

[@carlosmaganasegovia8598]

Beautiful city and spectacular views from the Convent of La Popa. I know the colonial history of Cartagena, the defense of the city of Blas de Lezo is very famous, and I loved the historical and modern fusion of the city that you've shown. Interesting vlog, Kristina.

[@Kristinahouwer]

Thank you Carlos , it is indeed a very beautiful and interesting place. Definitely enjoyed it a lot.

[@selfsolovlog5045]

Kristina outshining cartagena ....❤️❤️..xoxo ..nice rap in the end 😅

[@Kristinahouwer]

Hahaha thank you !

[@dianawanderlust]

Fan Fact: 4% of people who watched my Cartagena video found me through this video of yours 😍 Stay safe and fun travels

[@Kristinahouwer]

Hah that’s awesome ! Glad to help, even if indirectly 😜😃😃

[@tamekacanady2158]

Awesome. I'm staying at the same hotel.

[@Kristinahouwer]

Fantastic ! I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful time 😍

[@Patrick-ig1qc]

you are very beautiful thank you i hope you are doing well thank you for sharing your vacation with us god bless you.

[@Kristinahouwer]

😊

[@joesmith9483]

did you go to the el totumo mud volcano?

[@Patrick-ig1qc]

Wow i never been to Colombia but i have been to Mexico is very beautiful very nice people i was treated better in Mexico then i did in Russia i have Russian and Irish and Chechen i will be definitely visiting Columbia thak you for informative review's thank you.

[@Kristinahouwer]

Hope you visit soon , it’s great !

[@Patrick-ig1qc]

@@Kristinahouwer thank you I will I wish you prosperity and tranquility peace I hope you are doing well I love you all.

[@VitaliySemionov.Astrakhan.ru..]

Представляешь, Ютуб не прислал оповещение о твоём ответе!🤬 Это уже не первый случай, приходится проверять. Ты наверное то-же сталкивалась с этим. Спасибо за смайлики! До завтра!🧙‍♀

[@Kristinahouwer]

😞☹️🥺

[@BandanaTravels]

Great job give em some boca grande too 💪🏾💯

[@Kristinahouwer]

Thanks !! BocaGrande is just as awesome as the walled city and also deserves a visit, I agree :) thanks for watching

[@BandanaTravels]

@@Kristinahouwer Yes ever been to cholon and bora bora in Cartagena??

[@Kristinahouwer]

@@BandanaTravels not yet, maybe next time!

[@BandanaTravels]

@@Kristinahouwer check my channel I have alot of Cartagena activities for your next video 😉

[@VitaliySemionov.Astrakhan.ru..]

Кстати, видео с нашим котёнком записано 2-3 года назад, а сейчас это вполне взрослый кот. Но такой-же милый!🐱

[@Kristinahouwer]

Znachit nado eshe odin video 😜 do/ posle

[@petebuckingham]

She seems so proud of her pronunciation of Cartagena that she literally has to say it every other word lol

[@Kristinahouwer]

You should watch my other videos, lots more amazing pronunciation where that came from 😉 Have a great day ! 😘

[@carlosalzola3432]

Very beautiful and nice narration but, what about the beaches???!!!

[@Kristinahouwer]

Saw a bit of the beaches when I went to the Bocagrande area but for the most beautiful beaches I recommend taking a boat :)

[@VitaliySemionov.Astrakhan.ru..]

Да, наконец получилось! Поэтому снова здесь напишу. Мы, с младшей дочкой, сняли для тебя ознакомительное видео нашего нового участка.🌱🌿🍀Только Ютуб сильно ухудшил качество при загрузке. Нам будет очень приятно, если ты его посмотришь и оценишь! Например- слишком много деревьев или камыша, маленький водоём, или по твоему всё в норме. Помни- для меня 1 твой комментарий= 1000 от других людей!!! 💥 Будем ждать!

[@Kristinahouwer]

Xoroshiy video! Molodci ! Kamera nemnogo ne stabilna no nichego - kak ti govorish eto s opotom prixodit. Zvuk xoroshiy

[@VitaliySemionov.Astrakhan.ru..]

Этот ролик хорошо держится в топе просмотров, с чем тебя и поздравляю! 🔝 Хуавей nova 11i, моей дочери Дианы, прекрасно коннектится с моим компьютером HP через кабель зарядки и теперь удобно заливать видео для Ютуба. ▶

[@Kristinahouwer]

Da, etot video stal popularniy , nadeyus tak budit derzhatsa 😃. Klass- Srazu zagruzhat’ video v KZbin eto ochen udobno!

[@joesmith9483]

Definitly should have gone to the el totumo mud volcano and done the full mud dunk experience.

[@Kristinahouwer]

Not my kind of experience normally but maybe next time , you never know ! Xxx

[@VitaliySemionov.Astrakhan.ru..]

Привет! Я 2 раза оставлял комментарий под другим видео, он не сохраняется. 📵Сейчас этот проверю.

[@Kristinahouwer]

S etim vse poluchilos🤩🥳

[@VitaliySemionov.Astrakhan.ru..]

А я вот уже 13 лет женат.😏 Но нет уверенности, что только смерть разлучит нас. В чём причина?🙄 Почему? Опять загадка!🧐

[@Kristinahouwer]

🙈🙈🙈

[@chriskovarik]

I had similar rappers follow me and threaten me and my girlfriend. We just ordered an Uber and got out of there but you still have to be careful n these areas. There are many police present but that doesn’t mean it’s always safe.

[@Kristinahouwer]

wow can't believe you got threatened, thats scary and good thing you managed to stay safe

[@jamescandelaria4840]

I visited Cartagena last November and found it to be a third world dump. The surrounding area is full of dilapidated, empty buildings. The streets are filthy and spotted with undrained, puddled runoff that leaves the air with a stench. Everyone is traveling the streets in a mad rush to get wherever and driving however they please. A plaza area was being prepared for some kind of celebration with powered rifle armed militia standing watch everywhere. There was nothing to see or do while there. Tourist buses take travelers to specific places of interest and guardedly bus them back. I found this city a very undesirable place to visit. Santa Marta was even worse!

[@Kristinahouwer]

I'm so sorry to hear that, I didn't visit Santa Maria so can't have an opinion on that area but personally I really enjoyed Cartagena and would go back. It's really insightful to read experiences from other travellers and I thank you for taking the time to share yours and for watching the video :)

[@juanorozco7717]

I was also in Cartagena and had a fabulous time. Absolutely beautiful a paradise in the Caribbean and very historic. Definitely will return. People where very friendly and hospitable 🇨🇴👍

[@rogerbrown7659]

I have spent a lot of time traveling and found Cartagena as well as Santa Marta fun and interesting places to vacation and possibly live.

[@Blakpepa]

Cartagena looks no different than anywhere else I would see in the Caribbean, Mexico and Africa. If you want American and European standards then stay in those countries!

[@eloriginalghasttar3002]

💜💜🌄

[@TylerDylan21]

Cartagena to Bogota is not an hour away??

[@Kristinahouwer]

Our flight took just over an hour and there were about 12 flights a day to choose from

[@TylerDylan21]

@@Kristinahouwer wow I thought it was further. Do u remember how much it cost to fly there?

[@Kristinahouwer]

@@TylerDylan21around 120$ if I recall. Prices vary according to time of year but it should never be too crazy.

[@eloriginalghasttar3002]

Saludos princesa hermosa

[@Kristinahouwer]

Gracias por mirar !

[@Dasha_Moiseeva..i_eyo_papa.]

В новостях сообщили, что в мире сегодня проблемы с работой Майкрософт. Причины не указываются. Кампании в таких случаях всё пытаются скрыть, чтобы не испортить свою репутацию. У нас Ютуб весь день можно смотреть только на низком качестве, а это отвратительно. Если этот комментарий дойдёт, а как у тебя сегодня работает Ютуб?

[@Kristinahouwer]

Da, videla… u menya podruga viletela ko mne v gosti a v aeroportu uzhas chto tvorilos. KZbin shas rabotaet normalno no malo smotrela tak chto ne znayu tochno