La Matuna Travel Guide

Cartagena

Photograph Archive of Cartagena, Colombia.
Photograph Archive of Cartagena, Colombia.
Photo of Castillo de San Felipe De Barajas, taken from Baluarte San Miguel de Chambacu, along the city wall.  Construction of the fortress commenced in 1536 and expanded in 1657.  It was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1984.
Statue of La India Catalina, indigenous woman who was abducted and served as a guide/interpreter for Conquistadores.  Sculpted by Eladio Gil Zambrana in 1974 as a tribute to the Carib people who inhabited the area before the Spanish conquest.
View of the old town

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Top hotels in La Matuna

Mood Matuna Hotel Cartagena

Mood Matuna Hotel Cartagena

4 out of 5
Cra. 9a #32, La Matuna Cartagena Bolívar
The price is ₹7,804 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
₹7,804
₹7,804 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Clock Tower and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (464 reviews)
Nice room, nice location, clean

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Mood Matuna Hotel Cartagena
 Terrazas Hotel Boutique

Terrazas Hotel Boutique

5 out of 5
Calle 32 No. 8-22, La Matuna Cartagena Bolívar
The price is ₹14,740 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
₹14,740
₹14,740 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this luxury B&B in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Bocagrande Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (96 reviews)
I had to switch hotels last minute. The staff was very nice and helpful. Loved the room very clean and amazing view. Will stay again. The chef for the continental breakfast was so polite

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Terrazas Hotel Boutique
InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

4 out of 5
Bocagrande Carrera 1 No. 5-01 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is ₹18,901 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹18,901
₹18,901 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Stay at this beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,521 reviews)
Loved the hotel. Khadija in the executive lounge was amazing. Such a wonderful person who made the trip so much better.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG
Hyatt Regency Cartagena

Hyatt Regency Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Carrera 1 No 12-118 Cartagena CO
The price is ₹17,937 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
₹17,937
₹17,937 total
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
Hyatt Regency Cartagena
Hilton Cartagena

Hilton Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Almirante Brion, El Laguito Cartagena
The price is ₹16,433 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
₹16,433
₹16,433 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this luxury resort in Cartagena. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,369 reviews)
The Hilton Cartagena in El Laguito is a magnificent hotel. Our stay was perfect, from location, to staff, breakfast buffet, cleanliness, hotel room, pools, beach, just everything. The beds are the most comfortable I've slept in. The pillows, mattresses and pillows are so plushy and inviting. All ...

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Hilton Cartagena
Dreams Karibana Cartagena Golf & Spa Resort - All Inclusive

Dreams Karibana Cartagena Golf & Spa Resort - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Anillo Vial, Km 12, between Manzanillo Cartagena Bolivar
The price is ₹32,113 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
₹32,113
₹32,113 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this beach resort in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (988 reviews)
Excelle

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Dreams Karibana Cartagena Golf & Spa Resort - All Inclusive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Church of St Peter Claver in Cartagena, Colombia

Cartagena Walled City

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

Cartagena Walled City is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Clock Tower and Bolivar Square while you're in town.

Cartagena Walled City
Colombia , Cartagena de Indias is a Unesco Heritage World - Drone aerial view of Downtown of historic colonial Spanish city with colored houses and church in Getsemani district

Getsemani

Travellers come to Getsemani for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Plaza de la Trinidad and Los Pegasos Dock while you're in town.

Getsemani
Old Town

Cartagena Centro

Unique features of Cartagena Centro include the museums and historical sites. Make a stop by Plaza Santo Domingo or Bolivar Square while you're exploring the area.

Cartagena Centro
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DESTINATION: CENTRO HISTORICO Cartagena, Colombia -  Cartagena's old town is a beautiful explosion of colour and culture. It's easy to idle the time away juat wandering the streets, finding something different on every corner. Despite the old town being filled with boutique coffee shops, there's still a lot for the budget conscience traveller. 

HOW TO GET THERE: Cartagena has its own airport or you can catch a bus from other major cities in Colombia. 

WHERE TO STAY: Green House Hostel - Is in the centre of the Old Town and breakfast is free! Unfortunately accommodation in Cartagena doesn't come cheap. A bed in dorm room with a fan costs 11GBP/40,000COP per night. 

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San Diego

San Diego is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to House of Gabriel Garcia Marquez or Las Bovedas.

San Diego
Panoramic view of the San Felipe de Barajas Castle, Cartagena Colombia

Pie del Cerro

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pie del Cerro and surrounding area, you can visit Centro Comercial La Serrezuela and Clock Tower.

Pie del Cerro
Cartagena skyline dominating caribbean coastline in colombia

El Cabrero

If you're spending some time in El Cabrero, El Cabrero Park and Del Cabrero Chapel are top sights worth seeing.

El Cabrero


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