Olga & Leo's Guidebook
Cartagena Big Picture
This is the place where you arrive by plane. Is is small but safe and easy to get a yellow cab to take you to your destination. There is nothing to see outside the airport, so, we recommend you to exchange your currency inside the airport, know where you are going and take a cab to your destination.
46 locals recommend
Rafael Nuñez International Airport - CTG
This is the place where you arrive by plane. Is is small but safe and easy to get a yellow cab to take you to your destination. There is nothing to see outside the airport, so, we recommend you to exchange your currency inside the airport, know where you are going and take a cab to your destination.
This is an iconic place in Cartagena. Is the main entrance to the fortified city. Visit both during the day and night. It is centrally located and about 15 minutes ride from our place.
118 locals recommend
Torre del Reloj
24-66 Cra. 8This is an iconic place in Cartagena. Is the main entrance to the fortified city. Visit both during the day and night. It is centrally located and about 15 minutes ride from our place.
The Historic Center is one of the most popular places in Cartagena, shopping, restaurants, plazas, bars, dancing, etc. Narrow colonial streets surrounded of colorful balconies and beautiful people.
60 locals recommend
Centro Historico Norte De Cartagena, Bolivar
The Historic Center is one of the most popular places in Cartagena, shopping, restaurants, plazas, bars, dancing, etc. Narrow colonial streets surrounded of colorful balconies and beautiful people.
Group of thirty coral islands. 1 Hour in boat from Cartagena. Beautiful water, sand and a variety of experiences. Your best bet is to buy a tour "All included" at an affordable price. Ask in more than one agency and do not be afraid to negotiate the price.
296 locals recommend
Rosario Islands
Group of thirty coral islands. 1 Hour in boat from Cartagena. Beautiful water, sand and a variety of experiences. Your best bet is to buy a tour "All included" at an affordable price. Ask in more than one agency and do not be afraid to negotiate the price.
Another Island a lot closer to Cartagena if you want the Island experience just 15 minutes away. A lot to do and beautiful place although, not comparable with the paradise of Baru or other Islas Del Rosario.
36 locals recommend
Tierra Bomba
Another Island a lot closer to Cartagena if you want the Island experience just 15 minutes away. A lot to do and beautiful place although, not comparable with the paradise of Baru or other Islas Del Rosario.
The essence of the heroic city. A fortress against Pirates and a world of history. Take a tour or just walk the Castle feeling the energy of the battles fought and won.
591 locals recommend
San Felipe de Barajas Castle
17-85 Calle 32The essence of the heroic city. A fortress against Pirates and a world of history. Take a tour or just walk the Castle feeling the energy of the battles fought and won.
Neighborhoods
This is the immediate neighborhood, we show you the path to the beach (4 minutes walk) and the closest groceries store (2 minutes walk)
48 locals recommend
El Laguito
This is the immediate neighborhood, we show you the path to the beach (4 minutes walk) and the closest groceries store (2 minutes walk)
Calle 70
Calle 70This is the route from the airport to El Laguito
Traveler advice
Getting around
From the airport to El Laguito
Exchange currency inside the airport, do not risk your moey to save a few pesos. Then take an approved yellow cab and ask how much they charge to El Laguito. It should be between $20,000 and $40,000 max. ($5 USD to $10 USD)