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Things to see in Cartagena, Colombia (Colombia): 12 places and when to go
Cartagena, Colombia is a city in Colombia with around 887,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (4), History (2), Nature (2). The best known are Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, El Totumo and Cartagena Cathedral, Colombia. The best time to come is December to February and June to August; also possible: March to May and September to November. In June there are 12 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Colombia · 10.4017, -75.5163
- Population
- About 887,000
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (4) · History (2) · Nature (2) · Temples (2) · Beaches (2) · Diving (1)
- Best time
- December to February and June to August.
- Also possible
- March to May and September to November.
- Nearest airport
- CTG Cartagena, 4.5 km as the crow flies
What to see in Cartagena, Colombia
The places in and around Cartagena, Colombia, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Castillo San Felipe de BarajasCastle in Colombia3.4 km
- El TotumoMountain in Colombia49 km
- Cartagena Cathedral, ColombiaNational monument of Colombia4.5 km
- Cartagena BayBay in Columbia7.3 km
- Iglesia de San Pedro Claver, CartagenaNational monument of Colombia4.4 km
- San Sebastián del Pastelillo FortMilitary fortress in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia3.3 km
- Bancos de SalmedinaReef in Colombia16 km
- Zenú Gold MuseumPre-Columbian archaeology museum about the Zenú culture in Cartagena, Colombia4.5 km
- Museo De Las FortificacionesMuseum4.6 km
- Museo Histórico Nacional de lá Cartagena de IndiasMuseum4.5 km
- Museo Naval del CaribeMuseum4.5 km
- SantisimaBeaches32 km
When to go to Cartagena, Colombia
The best time to visit Cartagena, Colombia is December to February and June to August; also possible: March to May and September to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:27
- FebBest time11:40
- MarPossible11:56
- AprPossible12:14
- MayPossible12:29
- JunBest time12:36
- JulBest time12:33
- AugBest time12:21
- SepPossible12:03
- OctPossible11:46
- NovPossible11:31
- DecBest time11:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 24. In January, 12 of the 12 places are at their best.
When to go to Colombia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Cartagena, Colombia
The nearest main airport is Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG, Cartagena), 4.5 km as the crow flies. How to get around Colombia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Barranquilla6 places100 km
- Santa Marta16 places172 km
- Valledupar7 places248 km
- Ocaña, Colombia29 places338 km
- Cúcuta9 places430 km
- Bucaramanga8 places449 km
And all of Colombia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Cartagena, Colombia?
The best known: Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, El Totumo, Cartagena Cathedral, Colombia, Cartagena Bay, Iglesia de San Pedro Claver, Cartagena. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Cartagena, Colombia?
December to February and June to August; also possible: March to May and September to November. In June there are 12 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 24.
How do you get to Cartagena, Colombia?
The nearest main airport is Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG), 4.5 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Cartagena, Colombia as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- ColombiaBefore travelling to Colombia: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism for up to 90 days, extendable to 180 per year.
- Museums and art78 places for museums and art in Colombia, from Gold Museum, Bogotá to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to February and June to August. Each with its own
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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