{"id":72254,"date":"2026-09-27T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/?p=72254"},"modified":"2026-09-22T20:06:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T18:06:35","slug":"visit-cartagena-de-indias-the-colonial-jewel-on-the-caribbean-coast-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/en\/visit-cartagena-de-indias-the-colonial-jewel-on-the-caribbean-coast-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Visiting San Basilio de Palenque: A Complete Guide from Cartagena"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><hr class=\"is-style-dots wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-a3cde3\" style=\"background-color:#da906b;color:#da906b\">\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-2511c5\"><strong>In a nutshell<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<hr class=\"is-style-dots wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9a0b83\" style=\"background-color:#da906b;color:#da906b\"><\/div>\n<div  id=\"jtg-72499\" class=\"modula modula-gallery modula-columns\" data-config=\"{&quot;tabletHeight&quot;:800,&quot;mobileHeight&quot;:800,&quot;desktopHeight&quot;:800,&quot;enableTwitter&quot;:false,&quot;enableWhatsapp&quot;:false,&quot;enableFacebook&quot;:false,&quot;enablePinterest&quot;:false,&quot;enableLinkedin&quot;:false,&quot;enableEmail&quot;:false,&quot;randomFactor&quot;:0,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;grid&quot;,&quot;columns&quot;:12,&quot;gutter&quot;:10,&quot;mobileGutter&quot;:10,&quot;tabletGutter&quot;:10,&quot;desktopGutter&quot;:10,&quot;enableResponsive&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;tabletColumns&quot;:2,&quot;mobileColumns&quot;:1,&quot;lazyLoad&quot;:0,&quot;lightboxOpts&quot;:{&quot;animated&quot;:true,&quot;Thumbs&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;modern&quot;,&quot;showOnStart&quot;:false},&quot;Toolbar&quot;:{&quot;display&quot;:{&quot;right&quot;:[&quot;close&quot;]},&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;Carousel&quot;:{&quot;Panzoom&quot;:{&quot;touch&quot;:true},&quot;infinite&quot;:false},&quot;keyboard&quot;:{&quot;Escape&quot;:&quot;close&quot;,&quot;Delete&quot;:&quot;close&quot;,&quot;Backspace&quot;:&quot;close&quot;,&quot;PageUp&quot;:&quot;next&quot;,&quot;PageDown&quot;:&quot;prev&quot;,&quot;ArrowUp&quot;:&quot;prev&quot;,&quot;ArrowDown&quot;:&quot;next&quot;,&quot;ArrowRight&quot;:&quot;next&quot;,&quot;ArrowLeft&quot;:&quot;prev&quot;},&quot;wheel&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;touch&quot;:true,&quot;backdropClick&quot;:&quot;close&quot;,&quot;l10n&quot;:{&quot;CLOSE&quot;:&quot;Close&quot;,&quot;NEXT&quot;:&quot;Next&quot;,&quot;PREV&quot;:&quot;Previous&quot;,&quot;Error&quot;:&quot;The requested content cannot be loaded. 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wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">About an hour from Cartagena, San Basilio de Palenque is unlike any other destination along Colombia\u2019s Caribbean coast. Here, the appeal lies not in a spectacular monument or a series of sites to check off a list, but in a culture forged through resistance that remains deeply alive today.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Founded by slaves who had fled the plantations and colonial towns, Palenque is the only one of these ancient fortified villages to have survived to the present day. Its language, Palenquero, is also unique: it blends a Spanish lexical base with structures derived from African Bantu languages. And behind the colorful facades, you\u2019ll also discover the kuagros, traditional music, medicinal practices, and funeral traditions that are an integral part of the local identity.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we\u2019ll focus on helping you understand Palenque beyond the clich\u00e9s. We\u2019ll cover what you really need to see there, how to plan your trip from Cartagena, how much time to set aside, how to choose a local guide, and how to visit this community respectfully\u2014without turning a living culture into just another tourist attraction\u2014as well as what to expect once you\u2019re there.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-af84ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow eplus-styles-uid-5e7490\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>San Basilio de Palenque<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-5d95bd\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Department: Bol\u00edvar (Caribbean)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Location: foothills of the Montes de Mar\u00eda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Founded: around 1603<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Distance from Cartagena: approximately 50 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Elevation: about 100 m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Climate: tropical savanna, hot year-round<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Population: approximately 3,700<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Languages: Spanish and Palenquero<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">UNESCO Heritage: Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2008<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Recommended duration: half a day to a full day<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow eplus-styles-uid-5e7490\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our take: A monument to history and the struggle against colonialism just outside Cartagena\u2026 \u2605<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">San Basilio de Palenque is located just a short distance from Cartagena, and yet the contrast is striking. Here, there are no imposing ramparts or spectacular architecture: what leaves a lasting impression is the history of the place and the strength of a culture that has endured through the centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Palenque holds a special place in the history of resistance to Spanish colonialism. The village has become a symbol of struggle and freedom for Black communities descended from African slaves deported to the Americas. In these warm lands along the Caribbean coast, a unique identity has taken shape and remains very much alive today\u2014in the language, music, traditions, and daily life. Visiting here, therefore, also offers a deeper understanding of a part of Colombia\u2019s complex history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">We do have one regret, however: it\u2019s difficult to explore Palenque on your own. Organized tours cover many interesting aspects, but their structure can feel too rigid. The sites and encounters follow one another in quick succession, leaving little room for improvisation or leisurely exploration. Even with few visitors, we sometimes felt as though we were on an almost assembly-line-style tour. The potential is immense; in our view, the main challenge is to make the experience more free-flowing and natural.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-dc7607\"><div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow eplus-styles-uid-5e7490\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When is the best time to visit San Basilio de Palenque?<\/strong><br>We would recommend visiting San Basilio de Palenque from December through March for the most comfortable experience: it rains much less frequently, and walking around the village is more pleasant. That said, Palenque can be visited year-round, and the weather isn\u2019t necessarily a reason to change an itinerary you\u2019ve already planned for the Caribbean coast. There is one interesting exception: the Festival de Tambores y Expresiones Culturales, held every year around mid-October. It\u2019s a much livelier time, with concerts, dances, workshops, and events celebrating Palenque culture, but the experience is very different from a typical visit to the village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tourist Visits to San Basilio de Palenque<\/strong><br>Don\u2019t expect to find the crowds you\u2019d see in Cartagena\u2019s historic center. San Basilio de Palenque remains relatively quiet, but tourism there is highly organized: a large number of visitors arrive from Cartagena on guided tours and follow fairly similar itineraries. As a result, even when the village seems quiet, several small groups may find themselves one after another in front of the same murals, at the same musicians\u2019 performances, or gathered around the same cultural demonstrations. Outside of the Tambores Festival, we wouldn\u2019t call this overtourism, but rather moderate and highly concentrated visitor traffic. During the October festival, the situation changes significantly, and several thousand visitors may flock to the village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Climate in San Basilio de Palenque<\/strong><br>San Basilio de Palenque has a tropical savanna climate, with warm weather year-round. The climate averages for Mahates, the area to which the village belongs, show an average temperature of about 28 \u00b0C, with highs generally ranging from 32 to 35 \u00b0C. There is therefore little variation from month to month; it is primarily the rainfall that changes. January through March are particularly dry, while rainfall becomes much more frequent between May and November, peaking around October. In practical terms, be prepared for the heat above all else: the tour is mostly on foot, through low-lying, open streets where the sun can quickly become intense. A morning visit is significantly more comfortable than one in the middle of the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Major Festivals and Events in San Basilio de Palenque<\/strong><br>The main event in San Basilio de Palenque is the Festival de Tambores y Expresiones Culturales, held every year around the second weekend in October. For several days, the village comes alive with drumming, dancing, music, local cuisine, and various expressions of Palenque culture. This is clearly the most festive time of year, but also the busiest. There are other local celebrations, notably the patron saint\u2019s festival in San Basilio around June 14, but these are much more community-oriented and less geared toward visitors. To experience Palenque in an exceptional atmosphere, October is therefore a particularly good time to visit; for a quieter visit, it\u2019s best to choose a different time of year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-4652d9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/2\/embed?mid=1kBiXQKW6aBIbcFWUtU5bDDePn4yjzQo&amp;ehbc=2E312F&amp;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\" eplus-styles-uid-dfcfe5\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-369901 wp-block-paragraph\">Legend: <span style=\"color:#3787cb;\">Blue: Transportation<\/span> &#8211; <span style=\"color:#f9d649;\">Yellow: Activities &amp; Attractions<\/span> &#8211; <span style=\"color:#479a5f;\">Green: Accommodations<\/span><\/p><hr class=\"is-style-dots wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-a3cde3\" style=\"background-color:#da906b;color:#da906b\"><h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-2511c5\">History of San Basilio de Palenque<\/h2><hr class=\"is-style-dots wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9a0b83\" style=\"background-color:#da906b;color:#da906b\">\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">A village built around the idea of freedom<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">To understand why San Basilio de Palenque exists, we must first go back to Cartagena in the 16th and 17th centuries. At that time, the city was one of the main ports for the slave trade in the Spanish Empire. Thousands of Africans were unloaded there before being sold and sent to work in the cities, haciendas, mines, or rural areas of New Granada.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">But some refuse to accept these terms and flee. They are called the cimarrones. To escape the colonial authorities and the expeditions sent to hunt them down, they fled to the lands around the Montes de Mar\u00eda, which were far enough from Cartagena and difficult to control. There, they established autonomous communities known as palenques.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">These villages were not merely makeshift shelters. Some were protected by palisades, had their own leaders, grew enough food to sustain themselves, and organized their own defense. Above all, they offer something essential: anyone who had escaped slavery and managed to reach a palenque could live there freely. The word itself would gradually become synonymous with resistance to the slave system. (patrimonio.mincultura.gov.co)<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">It is against this backdrop that Benkos Bioh\u00f3 emerges as a key figure in local history. An African slave who arrived in Cartagena in the late 16th century, he escaped with his family and other captives around 1599. He quickly became one of the region\u2019s leading cimarr\u00f3n leaders and rallied several hundred fugitives.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Around 1603, Bioh\u00f3 led an important palenque located near the Matuna marsh, close to the Montes de Mar\u00eda. This date is now traditionally considered in Palenque to be the village\u2019s founding date: you\u2019ll find it associated with Benkos Bioh\u00f3 on his statue, among other places. Historically, however, the reality is more complex. The Matuna palenque was not yet exactly San Basilio de Palenque as we know it today. (enciclopedia.banrepcultural.org)<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The Cimarron communities were numerous, mobile, and under intense military pressure. Some disappeared after an attack, while others reformed elsewhere, merged, or took in new fugitives. San Basilio is therefore less the result of a traditional settlement than the culmination of a long process of resistance and the coming together of various free communities.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The Spanish authorities made several attempts to regain control of these territories. However, Benkos Bioh\u00f3 and his men held out long enough to force the colonial authorities to negotiate. In 1605, following the failure of an offensive against his palenque, an agreement was reached that allowed his community to retain a certain degree of autonomy. Bioh\u00f3 was even able to enter Cartagena unmolested for a time. This peace proved fragile: he was arrested in 1619 and executed in Cartagena in 1621. (enciclopedia.banrepcultural.org)<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">His death, however, did not bring an end to the movement. Other palenques continued to exist in the Montes de Mar\u00eda throughout the 17th century. In the second half of the century, the Palenque of San Miguel Arc\u00e1ngel emerged, gradually becoming one of the region\u2019s most important communities and drawing residents from several other palenques. It is this community that is most directly responsible for the origins of the present-day village. (enciclopedia.banrepcultural.org)<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">After decades of conflict, a decisive new turning point came in 1713. Through the mediation of the Bishop of Cartagena, Antonio Mar\u00eda Cassiani, the residents reached an agreement with the colonial authorities granting them a general pardon and recognizing some of their freedoms. The following year, a church dedicated to San Basilio Magno was built in the community. It was from this period onward that the name San Basilio de Palenque began to take hold.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">This is also where we need to qualify a phrase you\u2019ll encounter almost without fail before or during your visit: \u201cthe first free people of the Americas.\u201d It\u2019s an integral part of San Basilio de Palenque\u2019s identity and narrative, but it distills a much more complex history. There is no specific date on which Benkos Bioh\u00f3 is said to have founded the present-day village and then immediately gained its independence. Rather, one must imagine more than a century of flight, fighting, displacement, regrouping, and negotiations before this community was able to permanently secure its freedom.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">And that\u2019s ultimately what makes Palenque even more interesting.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When you stand before the statue of Benkos Bioh\u00f3 today, his broken chains may seem almost too symbolic. Yet they sum up quite well the very reason for the village\u2019s existence. San Basilio wasn\u2019t built around a port, a mine, a religious mission, or a Spanish administrative center like so many other Colombian towns. It developed because enslaved men and women decided to break free from the colonial system and create a place where they could live as free people.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">This origin largely explains why the concept of freedom still plays such a prominent role in the way residents recount their history. It also offers a different perspective on the village: behind its modest houses and quiet streets lies the last surviving remnant of the many palenques that once existed in colonial Colombia. UNESCO notes, in fact, that among these fortified communities founded by fugitive slaves, San Basilio is the only one to have survived to the present day while preserving such a distinct cultural identity.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-8-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"San Basilio de Palenque, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-72351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-8-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-8-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-8-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-8-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-8.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">A culture you hear as much as you see<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most fascinating aspects is the Palenquero. If you hear two locals talking to each other and can\u2019t really understand them despite your knowledge of Spanish, they may be speaking this Creole language unique to the community. Its vocabulary is largely derived from Spanish, while its structure retains influences from African Bantu languages, among others.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Language is only one part of a much broader cultural system. The kuagros, for example, are social groups traditionally formed during childhood or adolescence and based on lasting bonds of solidarity and mutual aid. Understanding how they function helps explain why Palenque identity is rooted as much in the community as in the cultural expressions visible to travelers.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Music, of course, plays a major role. Bullerengue, the palenquero, traditional songs, and percussion have long accompanied festivals, family events, and communal gatherings. The lumbal\u00fa, associated with funeral rites, demonstrates particularly well that the drums have not simply become a spectacle for visitors from Cartagena: they are part of much deeper social and spiritual practices.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">It is precisely this context that we must keep in mind when a tour includes a few minutes of music or dance. Presented on their own, these performances can easily come across as mere folklore. Once placed within their historical context, however, they reveal something far more interesting about the transmission of memory in Palenque.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">From Boxing Gloves to Painted Walls: Another Side of Palenque<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Boxing is perhaps the surprise we least expected when discovering the village\u2019s history. Yet San Basilio de Palenque has produced three world champions: Antonio Cervantes \u201cKid Pambel\u00e9,\u201d Ricardo Cardona, and Prudencio Cardona.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Kid Pambel\u00e9 holds a special place in history. In 1972, he became the first Colombian world boxing champion, going on to defend his title numerous times. His success extended far beyond the world of sports: his fame also helped his village secure essential infrastructure such as electricity, a water supply system, and better road access.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">His legacy is still visible today in the Antonio Cervantes \u201cKid Pambel\u00e9\u201d Boxing Coliseum, recognized as one of the village\u2019s iconic landmarks. To understand Palenque, this story is almost as important as that of the drums: it tells of a community that also forged its own heroes in the 20th century and whose reputation in sports has extended far beyond the village\u2019s borders.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Then there are the walls.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Street art has become one of the most interesting things to see while walking around San Basilio. It\u2019s not just about painted facades meant to make the streets more photogenic. A study dedicated specifically to Palenquero urban art shows how graffiti and murals serve to express the community\u2019s resistance, memory, and traditions.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Near the cemetery, you\u2019ll find, among other things, a depiction of the lumbal\u00fa. Around the Guardia Cimarrona area, another mural depicts Catalina Luango, a figure linked to local oral tradition. Elsewhere, you\u2019ll see Benkos Bioh\u00f3, the Palenqueras, traditional hairstyles, musicians, and even boxing.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">These paintings are almost like an open-air museum, but without a set route. They\u2019re also one of the best reasons to step off the organized tour route for a moment and simply look around: some of them tell a story that your guide can help you decipher.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">A village that reveals more through its stories than through its monuments<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s probably the key to appreciating San Basilio de Palenque. The village is fairly unassuming in appearance, but it has a wealth of stories to tell.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll pass through Benkos Bioh\u00f3 Square, catch a glimpse of the murals, likely discover the Palenquera language, listen to music, and perhaps come across sites associated with boxing history. Taken individually, none of these elements is a spectacular attraction. Put together, however, they paint a surprisingly rich portrait of the community.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s also why we find having a Palenquero guide particularly helpful. Taken out of context, a mural is just a beautiful painting, a drum is just an instrument, and a boxing ring might seem trivial. But as soon as someone explains the story behind them, the village takes on a whole new dimension.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Nevertheless, we found the tourist experience to be a bit too scripted at times. The meetings, demonstrations, and stops can follow one another along a very structured itinerary, even though the place actually makes you want to walk slowly, look at the paintings, chat, and stray a bit from the planned itinerary.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Perhaps that\u2019s what best sums up Palenque: rather than looking for a list of things to see, you should seek out the stories hidden behind whatever you come across. Whether it\u2019s Benkos Bioh\u00f3, a phrase in Palenquero, a drumbeat, Kid Pambel\u00e9\u2019s face painted on a wall, or a mural depicting an ancient ritual, the village gradually reveals what truly sets it apart.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div  id=\"jtg-72515\" class=\"modula modula-gallery modula-columns\" data-config=\"{&quot;tabletHeight&quot;:800,&quot;mobileHeight&quot;:800,&quot;desktopHeight&quot;:800,&quot;enableTwitter&quot;:false,&quot;enableWhatsapp&quot;:false,&quot;enableFacebook&quot;:false,&quot;enablePinterest&quot;:false,&quot;enableLinkedin&quot;:false,&quot;enableEmail&quot;:false,&quot;randomFactor&quot;:0.5,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;grid&quot;,&quot;columns&quot;:12,&quot;gutter&quot;:10,&quot;mobileGutter&quot;:10,&quot;tabletGutter&quot;:10,&quot;desktopGutter&quot;:10,&quot;enableResponsive&quot;:true,&quot;tabletColumns&quot;:2,&quot;mobileColumns&quot;:1,&quot;lazyLoad&quot;:0,&quot;lightboxOpts&quot;:{&quot;animated&quot;:true,&quot;Thumbs&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;modern&quot;,&quot;showOnStart&quot;:false},&quot;Toolbar&quot;:{&quot;display&quot;:{&quot;right&quot;:[&quot;close&quot;]},&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;Carousel&quot;:{&quot;Panzoom&quot;:{&quot;touch&quot;:true},&quot;infinite&quot;:false},&quot;keyboard&quot;:{&quot;Escape&quot;:&quot;close&quot;,&quot;Delete&quot;:&quot;close&quot;,&quot;Backspace&quot;:&quot;close&quot;,&quot;PageUp&quot;:&quot;next&quot;,&quot;PageDown&quot;:&quot;prev&quot;,&quot;ArrowUp&quot;:&quot;prev&quot;,&quot;ArrowDown&quot;:&quot;next&quot;,&quot;ArrowRight&quot;:&quot;next&quot;,&quot;ArrowLeft&quot;:&quot;prev&quot;},&quot;wheel&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;touch&quot;:true,&quot;backdropClick&quot;:&quot;close&quot;,&quot;l10n&quot;:{&quot;CLOSE&quot;:&quot;Close&quot;,&quot;NEXT&quot;:&quot;Next&quot;,&quot;PREV&quot;:&quot;Previous&quot;,&quot;Error&quot;:&quot;The requested content cannot be loaded. 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https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, 33vw\" \/>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"figc no-description\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"figc-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t\t{\n\t\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\t\"@type\": \"ImageGallery\",\n\t\t\t\"id\": \"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/en\/visit-cartagena-de-indias-the-colonial-jewel-on-the-caribbean-coast-2\/#modula-gallery-72515\",\n\t\t\t\"url\": \"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/en\/visit-cartagena-de-indias-the-colonial-jewel-on-the-caribbean-coast-2\/\"\n\t\t}\n\t<\/script>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><hr class=\"is-style-dots wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-a3cde3\" style=\"background-color:#da906b;color:#da906b\">\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-2511c5\">What to See and Do in San Basilio de Palenque?<\/h2>\n\n<hr class=\"is-style-dots wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9a0b83\" style=\"background-color:#da906b;color:#da906b\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">San Basilio de Palenque isn\u2019t like a typical city where you go from one monument to the next. Here, the places to see take on their true meaning through the stories they tell and the people who bring them to life. A statue commemorates Benkos Bioh\u00f3\u2019s struggle, a mural evokes Palenque\u2019s collective memory, while a workshop on music or traditional medicine offers another window into the local culture.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">We therefore recommend that you not approach your visit as a simple checklist of points of interest. The village is relatively compact, and many of the stops are easily reached on foot, but the real appeal lies in the explanations, the encounters, and the details you might miss on your own. In this section, we\u2019ve compiled the main places and activities to explore to help you understand what\u2019s truly worth your attention while you\u2019re there\u2014and what allows you to grasp the unique identity of San Basilio de Palenque.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-474a46\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong>Main Plaza and the Benkos Bioh\u00f3 Monument<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-da6a12 wp-block-paragraph\">The main square is the natural starting point. In the center, the statue of Benkos Bioh\u00f3, with his arm raised and broken chains, commemorates the resistance of the cimarrones. All around, shops, locals, guides, and visitors set the tone of a village that is still full of life.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong>Church of San Basilio<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-da6a12 wp-block-paragraph\">Located across from the square, the Church of San Basilio remains an active place of worship rather than a tourist attraction. Its appeal lies in its role in community life and local history. Access to the interior depends on the schedule of services and whether the church is open during your visit.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:2em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-2a7396\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong>Palenque Museum: Casa Simankongo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-da6a12 wp-block-paragraph\">Casa Simankongo is a small community museum dedicated to preserving the heritage of Palenque. Visitors can explore artifacts, stories, and everyday items that provide context for the traditions seen in the village. It serves as a useful complement to a guided tour, rather than a traditional museum.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong>Explore the murals and street art<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-da6a12 wp-block-paragraph\">The murals are one of the best ways to explore Palenque. They depict Benkos Bioh\u00f3, the language, traditional hairstyles, the lumbal\u00fa, Catalina Luango, and the Palenqueras. With a guide, this street art becomes almost an illustrated chronology of local history and traditions.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:2em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-62d54c\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong>Casa del Saber Palenquero  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-da6a12 wp-block-paragraph\">The Casa del Saber Palenquero Rafael Cassiani Cassiani is a community space recognized by the IGAC that is dedicated to the transmission of local knowledge. Depending on the visit, it may host presentations, discussions, or demonstrations related to music, traditions, and Palenquera identity.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong>Meet Kombilesa M\u00ed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-da6a12 wp-block-paragraph\">A performance by Kombilesa M\u00ed offers a glimpse into a very contemporary side of Palenque. This collective blends rap, the Palenque language, and traditional rhythms such as bullerengue and son palenquero. Some tours include a meet-and-greet or a musical performance, depending on the availability of the group\u2019s members.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:2em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-b262df\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong>Discover the Palenquera language<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-da6a12 wp-block-paragraph\">An introduction to Palenquero is well worth a few minutes of your time. Several guides use the mural \u201cLengua ri Palenge ta bibi ki musica\u201d to explain this Creole language, its Spanish vocabulary, its Bantu structures, and current efforts to preserve it.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong>Patio Sikito and Traditional Medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-da6a12 wp-block-paragraph\">At Patio Sikito, certain tours introduce visitors to traditional Palenquera medicine through plants and knowledge passed down orally. The focus is not on seeking treatment, but on understanding how this medicinal knowledge is part of the village\u2019s cultural heritage and family history.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:2em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-599731\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong>Antonio Cervantes \u201cKid Pambel\u00e9\u201d Boxing Arena<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-da6a12 wp-block-paragraph\">The Antonio Cervantes \u201cKid Pambel\u00e9\u201d Boxing Coliseum is a reminder of another source of local pride: boxing. Palenque has produced several top-level champions for Colombia. Tours focus primarily on the story of Kid Pambel\u00e9, the first Colombian to become a world boxing champion in 1972.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong>Attend a music and dance demonstration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-da6a12 wp-block-paragraph\">Drumming and dance performances are common on tours, but they\u2019re much more meaningful when accompanied by explanations. You\u2019ll discover various Palenque rhythms, their instruments, and their social significance. Some programs also offer a short introductory session led by local musicians.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:2em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-a2149a\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong>Take part in a Palenquera cooking workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-da6a12 wp-block-paragraph\">A cooking workshop offers a different way to experience Palenque beyond its monuments. Some families welcome visitors to prepare a local recipe and explain the ingredients, techniques, and how the tradition has been passed down through the family. These experiences generally need to be arranged in advance.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong>Taste Palenque\u2019s Sweets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-da6a12 wp-block-paragraph\">Tasting Palenque\u2019s traditional sweets is a simple activity, yet one deeply rooted in the village\u2019s economic history. Cocadas, alegr\u00edas, caballitos, and other treats are traditionally sold by the women of Palenque. Buying directly from them also helps support a family-run business that remains very much alive today.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:2em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-0f234e\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong>Discover Palenque Braids and Hairstyles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-da6a12 wp-block-paragraph\">Hairstyles and braids are among Palenque\u2019s most visible cultural expressions. Workshops offer the chance to observe hairdressers at work and to understand the social and historical significance of these styles. Some tours also explain their connection to the legacy of resistance.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong>Kasariambe Cemetery and the Lumbal\u00fa Mural<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-da6a12 wp-block-paragraph\">The Kasariambe Cemetery is not a tourist attraction in the traditional sense, but it helps visitors understand the Palenquera people\u2019s relationship with death. Nearby, a mural dedicated to the lumbal\u00fa offers insight into this funeral ritual without interfering with an actual ceremony, which remains a private affair.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:2em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-c64755\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong>Casa de Justicia Ancestral and Guardia Cimarrona<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-da6a12 wp-block-paragraph\">The Casa de Justicia Ancestral and the Guardia Cimarrona provide insight into Palenque\u2019s current community organization. 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wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained eplus-styles-uid-87c690\"><hr class=\"is-style-dots wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-a3cde3\" style=\"background-color:#da906b;color:#da906b\">\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-2511c5\">Travel Agencies and Guides?<\/h2>\n\n<hr class=\"is-style-dots wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9a0b83\" style=\"background-color:#da906b;color:#da906b\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">In our opinion, a guided tour is still the best way to explore San Basilio de Palenque. The village is relatively isolated, and transportation links to Cartagena are still inconvenient for independent travelers, especially if you want to make the most of your time. But the main value of a guide lies elsewhere: in Palenque, many things aren\u2019t immediately obvious. Without explanations about the history, language, traditions, murals, or places connected to music and boxing, much of the village\u2019s richness might simply pass you by.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">Recommended Service Providers<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fancy Tours<\/strong><br\/>Based in Cartagena, Fancy Tours organizes a very convenient tour that includes transportation, a local guide, a museum visit, a dance performance, and a traditional lunch in Palenque.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/fancytourscartagena.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/fancytourscartagena.com\/<\/a> &#8211; info@fancytourscartagena.com &#8211; +57 305 2569176<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Paletur  <\/strong><br\/>PaleTur, a 100% Palenque-based agency, offers private or shared tours led by locals, featuring transportation, history, cultural encounters, and immersion in local traditions. The agency currently has a rating of 4.9\/5 based on more than 180 TripAdvisor reviews.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/paletur.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/paletur.com\/en\/<\/a> &#8211; info@paletur.com &#8211; +57 316 2421831<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alternative Travel Cartagena<\/strong><br\/>Alternative Travel Cartagena specializes in private, customizable tours featuring a driver, a bilingual guide, and a Palenquero guide, along with a local lunch and several optional cultural workshops on-site.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alternativetravelcartagena.com\">alternativetravelcartagena.com<\/a> &#8211; info@alternativetravelcartagena.com &#8211; +57 320 3757261<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">Our experience with Fancy Tours (itinerary for the day)<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Schedule: Departure around 8:30 a.m. and return around 3:30 p.m.  <br\/>Price: 780,000 COP for 2 people (including transportation, a guide, and lunch).<br\/>Our guide: Royman, proud of his roots and a really nice guy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">We chose Fancy Tours to explore San Basilio de Palenque from Cartagena. We opted for their shared tour, which is less expensive than a private tour, but it\u2019s also possible to book the vehicle and tour exclusively for your group by paying a little extra. In our case, there were only six of us, which kept the atmosphere quite friendly without feeling like we were traveling with a large tour group.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Transportation is arranged directly from Cartagena. Rather than stopping at each individual lodging location, the vehicle makes several stops at meeting points located near the participants\u2019 hotels. So allow a little time to pick everyone up before actually heading to Palenque. It took us about 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the village.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When we arrived, our local guide was waiting for us right there. That\u2019s when our exploration of Palenque really began\u2014mostly on foot. A nice little touch in this heat: a bottle of water and an umbrella to protect us from the sun were provided. The umbrella might seem like a minor detail before we started, but under the Caribbean sun and with little shade on some streets, we quickly realized how useful it was.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The tour begins by covering the history of Palenque, the resistance of the cimarrones, and the significance of Benkos Bioh\u00f3. But the guide\u2019s real value lies in helping visitors make sense of what they encounter. At first glance, the village seems fairly simple: low-rise houses, quiet streets, a few plazas, and numerous murals. Through the guide\u2019s explanations, you gradually come to understand what lies behind a mural, a few words of Palenquero, a tradition, boxing, or even certain forms of community organization.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The tour also offers a chance to explore various facets of the local culture through music, dance, traditions, and encounters with local residents. That\u2019s one of the great advantages of this package: in just a few hours, we were able to experience many aspects of Palenque without having to organize each stop ourselves.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">However, it\u2019s important to keep in mind another aspect of the visit: tourism is also a major source of income for many residents. At several stops along the way, we were invited to buy a product, leave a tip, or make a donation after a demonstration or an encounter. Nothing is actually required, but these requests come up regularly throughout the tour. We fully understand the economic rationale behind this, especially in a village where many tourism-related activities rely directly on the local community. It\u2019s simply best to know this before you come and bring some cash if you\u2019d like to buy something or make a contribution.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">That, in our view, is also where the tour\u2019s main limitation lies. Everything is extremely well organized. The locations and encounters flow together efficiently\u2014sometimes almost too efficiently. We move from an explanation to a demonstration, then to another encounter, before heading elsewhere. Even with just six people and relatively few tourists in the village, we sometimes felt as though the itinerary was very tightly scheduled. We would have liked to have had more time to wander around, extend certain conversations, or simply stop when something caught our attention.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The tour also includes a traditional lunch, with several options to choose from based on your preferences: meat, fish, or a vegetarian option, accompanied by local specialties. This is a nice touch, as the meal is truly part of the day rather than just a quick stop before heading out again.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">In the end, we found Fancy Tours to be particularly convenient for our first visit to San Basilio de Palenque. Transportation from Cartagena is fully arranged, the shared group can remain very small\u2014as was the case for us\u2014and, most importantly, having a local Palenque guide helps you understand a place whose richness isn\u2019t necessarily immediately apparent.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">We do, however, have one small frustration: Palenque makes you want to take your time, whereas the organized tour naturally pushes you to keep moving. For a first visit, we think this is a very good compromise. 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wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9a0b83\" style=\"background-color:#da906b;color:#da906b\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Getting to Cartagena from major cities is fairly easy, as it is one of the main destinations on the Caribbean coast and is well-connected to that region. However, direct bus service is less frequent from smaller towns and remote villages such as <a href=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/en\/visit-salento-colombian-escape-in-the-heart-of-the-coffee-zone\/\">Salento<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/en\/visit-jardin-charm-tradition-and-nature-in-the-heart-of-the-colombian-andes\/\">Jard\u00edn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/en\/visit-villa-de-leyva-one-of-colombias-17-heritage-villages\/\">Villa de Leyva<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/en\/visit-barichara-the-enchanting-village-of-the-northern-andes\/\">Barichara<\/a>, etc.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The nearest airport is Rafael N\u00fa\u00f1ez International Airport, located north of the city. It is about a 20-minute taxi ride from the historic center and is served by several airlines, including Avianca, Latam, Wingo, Clicair, and Copa Airlines, offering direct flights or flights with a layover in Bogot\u00e1 for domestic flights.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-59d0b2\">Getting to San Basilio de Palenque from Cartagena de Indias by bus<\/h4>\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">From the Cartagena Bus Terminal, take a bus heading toward San Juan Nepomuceno or Mahates and tell the driver you want to get off at \u201cla entrada de Palenque.\u201d The buses take the main road that runs near the village, so there\u2019s no need to go all the way to the terminal.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019ve gotten off at the intersection, San Basilio de Palenque is still about 3 kilometers from the main road. Mototaxis usually cover this last part of the trip to the village center.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Transportation budget: approximately 30,000 to 40,000 COP per person for a round trip, depending on the bus used and whether you need to take a motorcycle taxi to reach the center of Palenque.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">And from Cartagena\u2019s historic center, plan on 2 to 3 hours door-to-door when you factor in the trip to the terminal, the wait for the bus, the intercity ride, and then the motorcycle taxi. 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class=\"figc-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"modula-item effect-pufrobo\" >\n\t<div class=\"modula-item-overlay\"><\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"modula-item-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<a data-image-id=\"72405\" role=\"button\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"jtg-72514\" data-caption=\"\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" class=\"tile-inner modula-item-link\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pic wp-image-72405\"  data-valign=\"middle\" data-halign=\"center\" alt=\"Statue de Antonio Cervantes, dit Kid Pambel\u00e9, San Basilio de Palenque, Colombie\" data-full=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-17.jpg\" title=\"san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-17\" crop=\"\" width=\"1149\" height=\"1531\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-17.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-17.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-17.jpg 1149w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-17-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-17-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-17-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-17-768x1023.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, 33vw\" \/>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"figc no-description\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"figc-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"modula-item effect-pufrobo\" >\n\t<div class=\"modula-item-overlay\"><\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"modula-item-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<a data-image-id=\"72363\" role=\"button\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"jtg-72514\" data-caption=\"\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" class=\"tile-inner modula-item-link\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pic wp-image-72363\"  data-valign=\"middle\" data-halign=\"center\" alt=\"Fresque murale, San Basilio de Palenque, Colombie\" data-full=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-10.jpg\" title=\"san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-10\" crop=\"\" width=\"1680\" height=\"945\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-10.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-10.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-10.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-10-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-10-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-10-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/san-basilio-de-palenque-colombie-10-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, 33vw\" \/>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"figc no-description\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"figc-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t\t{\n\t\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\t\"@type\": \"ImageGallery\",\n\t\t\t\"id\": \"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/en\/visit-cartagena-de-indias-the-colonial-jewel-on-the-caribbean-coast-2\/#modula-gallery-72514\",\n\t\t\t\"url\": \"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/en\/visit-cartagena-de-indias-the-colonial-jewel-on-the-caribbean-coast-2\/\"\n\t\t}\n\t<\/script>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><hr class=\"is-style-dots wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-a3cde3\" style=\"background-color:#da906b;color:#da906b\">\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-2511c5\">Where should you stay when visiting San Basilio de Palenque?<\/h2>\n\n<hr class=\"is-style-dots wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9a0b83\" style=\"background-color:#da906b;color:#da906b\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">To explore San Basilio de Palenque, <strong>we strongly recommend staying in <a href=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/en\/visit-cartagena-de-indias-the-colonial-jewel-on-the-caribbean-coast\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"25211\">Cartagena de Indias<\/a><\/strong>. Accommodation options in the village remain very limited and generally quite basic, with few choices that would suit you if you\u2019re looking for even a modicum of comfort, charm, or luxury. In contrast, Cartagena offers a vast selection of hotels, boutique hotels, and high-quality accommodations, while remaining close enough to easily organize a day trip. It\u2019s also a much more convenient base for exploring the region: beaches, the Rosario Islands, La Boquilla, Tierra Bomba, and other excursions along the Caribbean coast are all easily accessible from the city. Unless you\u2019re specifically seeking a very rustic and immersive experience, staying in San Basilio offers few practical advantages.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Historic Center (El Centro):<\/strong> For a complete immersion in the colonial atmosphere, stay at one of the hotels in the Historic Center, where most of the tourist attractions are concentrated. The cobblestone streets and colorful buildings in this area will transport you back in time while offering easy access to the main tourist sites. There is a wide range of lodging options. Hotels are often located in buildings with a colonial-era atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Getseman\u00ed:<\/strong> This neighborhood is perfect for travelers looking for a more bohemian vibe. It\u2019s full of hostels, charming little hotels, and plenty of lively restaurants and bars. Located right next to the historic center, it\u2019s in a great spot, and prices are a little lower.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bocagrande:<\/strong> If you prefer a more modern setting and ocean views, Bocagrande offers large hotels and luxury residences with all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. It\u2019s sort of the \u201cColombian Miami\u201d with modern hotels. Be aware that prices are quite high, and it takes about a 30-minute walk from downtown Bocagrande to reach the historic center.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>El Centro Neighborhood (historic center)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-ffcd65\"><div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow eplus-styles-uid-8e42ae\"><figure class=\" wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-c39bfb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-hostal-casa-torres-carthagene-des-indes.jpg\" alt=\"Accommodation: Hostal Casa Torres, El Centro neighborhood, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-25317\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-hostal-casa-torres-carthagene-des-indes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-hostal-casa-torres-carthagene-des-indes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-hostal-casa-torres-carthagene-des-indes-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-hostal-casa-torres-carthagene-des-indes-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-5d1dc5\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\"><p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-062bbd wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">$ &#8211; Budget-friendly<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\"><p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-feebc8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">Hostel<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ce9610\">Hostal Casa Torres<br>(El Centro)<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9699d7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The hostel is ideally located in the center but on a fairly quiet (by Colombian standards) and safe street. It\u2019s clean, and the staff is friendly. The breakfast is excellent.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b;font-size:16px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/Share-2vKet3V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow eplus-styles-uid-8e42ae\"><figure class=\" wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-c39bfb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-the-clock-hostel-suites-carthagene-des-indes.jpg\" alt=\"Accommodation: The Clock Hostel &amp; Suites, El Centro neighborhood, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-25319\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-the-clock-hostel-suites-carthagene-des-indes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-the-clock-hostel-suites-carthagene-des-indes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-the-clock-hostel-suites-carthagene-des-indes-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-the-clock-hostel-suites-carthagene-des-indes-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-c0d449\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-062bbd wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">$ &#8211; Budget-friendly<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-feebc8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">Hostel<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ce9610\">The Clock Hostel &amp; Suites<br>(El Centro)<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9699d7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Ideally located in the heart of the old town, just a stone\u2019s throw from Getseman\u00ed for partygoers. The dorms are excellent, with private cubicles that are a real plus.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b;font-size:16px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/Share-Y4t5L1C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow eplus-styles-uid-8e42ae\"><figure class=\" wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-c39bfb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-el-barrio-hostal-carthagene-des-indes.jpg\" alt=\"El Barrio Hostal, El Centro neighborhood, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-25316\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-el-barrio-hostal-carthagene-des-indes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-el-barrio-hostal-carthagene-des-indes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-el-barrio-hostal-carthagene-des-indes-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-el-barrio-hostal-carthagene-des-indes-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-f1ffc1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-062bbd wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">$$ &#8211; Average budget<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-feebc8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">Hostel<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ce9610\">El Barrio Hostal<br>(El Centro)<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9699d7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Good value for money at this place, which is a mix of hotel and hostel. Cooking facilities are available, and there\u2019s a nice little terrace. Small, simple, well-decorated rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b;font-size:16px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/Share-FvmdBL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-2da21a\"><div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow eplus-styles-uid-8e42ae\"><figure class=\" wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-c39bfb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-casa-bugo-carthagene-des-indes.jpg\" alt=\"Casa BuGo Apartment, El Centro Neighborhood, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-25314\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-casa-bugo-carthagene-des-indes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-casa-bugo-carthagene-des-indes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-casa-bugo-carthagene-des-indes-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-casa-bugo-carthagene-des-indes-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-ec73d1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\"><p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-062bbd wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">$$ &#8211; Average budget<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\"><p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-feebc8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ce9610\">Casa BuGo<br>(El Centro)<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9699d7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The charm of this historic house is undeniable. The pool is very pleasant on hot days. The staff is helpful. Located right in the heart of Cartagena, the hostel is both convenient and very quiet. The rooms are spacious, the beds are comfortable, and the air conditioning works well. The breakfast is excellent.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b;font-size:16px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/Share-kFu6AJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow eplus-styles-uid-8e42ae\"><figure class=\" wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-c39bfb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-hotel-casa-san-agustin-carthagene-des-indes.jpg\" alt=\"Accommodation: Hotel Casa San Agustin, El Centro neighborhood, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-25318\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-hotel-casa-san-agustin-carthagene-des-indes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-hotel-casa-san-agustin-carthagene-des-indes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-hotel-casa-san-agustin-carthagene-des-indes-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-hotel-casa-san-agustin-carthagene-des-indes-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-fe84c2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-062bbd wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">$$$ &#8211; High budget<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-feebc8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ce9610\">Hotel Casa San Agustin<br>(El Centro)<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9699d7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">A charming historic property with several courtyards. Breakfast offers a good \u00e0 la carte selection, accompanied by a complimentary mimosa\u2014perfect for starting the day off right. The front desk staff, especially Paola and Esteban, are wonderful. The spa is excellent, and although small, the pool is a pleasant refuge from the sweltering heat.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b;font-size:16px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/Share-ptAKyr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow eplus-styles-uid-8e42ae\"><figure class=\" wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-c39bfb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-casa-pestagua-relais-chateaux-carthagene-des-indes.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Pestagua Relais Ch\u00e2teaux, El Centro neighborhood, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-25315\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-casa-pestagua-relais-chateaux-carthagene-des-indes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-casa-pestagua-relais-chateaux-carthagene-des-indes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-casa-pestagua-relais-chateaux-carthagene-des-indes-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-el-centro-casa-pestagua-relais-chateaux-carthagene-des-indes-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-ed2222\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-062bbd wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">$$$ &#8211; High budget<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-feebc8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ce9610\">Casa Pestagua Relais Ch\u00e2teaux<br>(El Centro)<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9699d7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">This upscale hotel is one of the best in Cartagena. The service is impeccable, the breakfast is varied and generous, and some staff members speak French. Since its renovation, it has fully earned its stars for its location, service, the quality of its amenities, and the decor of each room.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b;font-size:16px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/Share-RkeCsI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Getsemani Neighborhood<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-1c1fef\"><div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow eplus-styles-uid-8e42ae\"><figure class=\" wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-c39bfb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-casa-del-pozo-boutique-hostel-carthagene-des-indes.jpg\" alt=\"Accommodation: Casa Del Pozo Boutique Hostel, Getsemani neighborhood, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-25329\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-casa-del-pozo-boutique-hostel-carthagene-des-indes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-casa-del-pozo-boutique-hostel-carthagene-des-indes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-casa-del-pozo-boutique-hostel-carthagene-des-indes-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-casa-del-pozo-boutique-hostel-carthagene-des-indes-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-c0ce73\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\"><p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-062bbd wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">$ &#8211; Budget-friendly<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\"><p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-feebc8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">Hostel<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ce9610\">Casa Del Pozo Boutique Hostel<br>(Getsemani)<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9699d7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Ideally located, super clean with regular housekeeping. Good breakfast selection. Very helpful staff. Unbeatable value for money. Very quiet despite its location right in the heart of Getseman\u00ed. Refreshing pool and comfortable bed.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b;font-size:16px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/Share-L61ejn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow eplus-styles-uid-8e42ae\"><figure class=\" wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-c39bfb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-casa-zahri-boutique-hostel-carthagene-des-indes.jpg\" alt=\"Accommodation: Casa Zahri Boutique Hostel, Getsemani neighborhood, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-25331\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-casa-zahri-boutique-hostel-carthagene-des-indes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-casa-zahri-boutique-hostel-carthagene-des-indes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-casa-zahri-boutique-hostel-carthagene-des-indes-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-casa-zahri-boutique-hostel-carthagene-des-indes-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-111da6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-062bbd wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">$ &#8211; Budget-friendly<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-feebc8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">Hostel<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ce9610\">Casa Zahri Boutique Hostel<br>(Getsemani)<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9699d7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The staff and service are impeccable, the common areas are very pleasant, and the hostel is ideally located near all the amenities of this vibrant neighborhood, without being too disturbed by noise. Beds in dorms come with curtains for added privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b;font-size:16px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/Share-i1hj04p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow eplus-styles-uid-8e42ae\"><figure class=\" wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-c39bfb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-casa-moraira-carthagene-des-indes.jpg\" alt=\"Casa Moraira Apartment, Getsemani Neighborhood, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-25330\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-casa-moraira-carthagene-des-indes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-casa-moraira-carthagene-des-indes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-casa-moraira-carthagene-des-indes-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-casa-moraira-carthagene-des-indes-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-778e83\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-062bbd wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">$$ &#8211; Average budget<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-feebc8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ce9610\">Casa Moraira<br>(Getsemani)<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9699d7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The perfect location, about a 10-minute walk from the historic center. The place is clean and peaceful. The staff, especially Paula, is exceptionally helpful from start to finish. The fan and air conditioning in the room are a nice touch, and the breakfast is fresh and delicious! <\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b;font-size:16px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/Share-OKwrc1Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-f04b70\"><div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow eplus-styles-uid-8e42ae\"><figure class=\" wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-c39bfb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-hotel-la-magdalena-carthagene-des-indes.jpg\" alt=\"Accommodations at Hotel La Magdalena, Getsemani neighborhood, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-25333\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-hotel-la-magdalena-carthagene-des-indes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-hotel-la-magdalena-carthagene-des-indes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-hotel-la-magdalena-carthagene-des-indes-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-hotel-la-magdalena-carthagene-des-indes-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-256a39\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\"><p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-062bbd wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">$$ &#8211; Average budget<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\"><p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-feebc8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ce9610\">Hotel La Magdalena<br>(Getsemani)<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9699d7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The central location in the Getseman\u00ed neighborhood and the warm welcome. The hotel is clean, and the rooms are nicely decorated, though sometimes a bit dark. Soundproofing could be better. The beds are very comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b;font-size:16px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/Share-ErLMCK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow eplus-styles-uid-8e42ae\"><figure class=\" wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-c39bfb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-hotel-casa-canabal-carthagene-des-indes.jpg\" alt=\"Accommodation at Hotel Casa Canabal, Getsemani neighborhood, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-25332\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-hotel-casa-canabal-carthagene-des-indes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-hotel-casa-canabal-carthagene-des-indes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-hotel-casa-canabal-carthagene-des-indes-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-hotel-casa-canabal-carthagene-des-indes-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-644d78\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-062bbd wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">$$$ &#8211; High budget<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-feebc8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ce9610\">Hotel Casa Canabal<br>(Getsemani)<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9699d7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The staff is welcoming and the hotel is beautiful; the breakfast is good, and the location is perfect for visiting the Old City and the castle, as well as getting to the port to take a boat to the islands. The rooftop, with its small pool, is perfect for cooling off.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b;font-size:16px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/Share-BcI1WRa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow eplus-styles-uid-8e42ae\"><figure class=\" wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-c39bfb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-lunala-hotel-boutique-carthagene-des-indes.jpg\" alt=\"Accommodations at Lunal\u00e1 Boutique Hotel, Getsemani neighborhood, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-25334\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-lunala-hotel-boutique-carthagene-des-indes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-lunala-hotel-boutique-carthagene-des-indes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-lunala-hotel-boutique-carthagene-des-indes-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-getsemani-lunala-hotel-boutique-carthagene-des-indes-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-1513c4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-062bbd wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">$$$ &#8211; High budget<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-feebc8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ce9610\">Lunal\u00e1 Boutique Hotel<br>(Getsemani)<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9699d7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Located near the historic center, this cozy hotel features air conditioning, an excellent breakfast, comfortable bedding, a coffee maker, and an in-room refrigerator. The staff is very friendly. A peaceful retreat after a day in the humid heat.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b;font-size:16px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/Share-3MjTfL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bocagrande Neighborhood<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-7fdcd3\"><div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow eplus-styles-uid-8e42ae\"><figure class=\" wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-c39bfb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-hotel-beijing-carthagene-des-indes.jpg\" alt=\"Accommodation: Hotel Beijing, Bocagrande neighborhood, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-25346\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-hotel-beijing-carthagene-des-indes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-hotel-beijing-carthagene-des-indes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-hotel-beijing-carthagene-des-indes-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-hotel-beijing-carthagene-des-indes-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-557409\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\"><p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-062bbd wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">$ &#8211; Budget-friendly<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\"><p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-feebc8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ce9610\">Hotel Beijing<br>(Bocagrande)<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9699d7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The location is ideal, as the hotel is close to everything: the beach, restaurants, supermarkets, cafes, and more. The air conditioning is excellent, the Wi-Fi is reliable, and the hotel is generally clean. Very good value for the money in the Bocagrande area.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b;font-size:16px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/Share-BCPGQR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow eplus-styles-uid-8e42ae\"><figure class=\" wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-c39bfb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-hotel-castillomar-carthagene-des-indes.jpg\" alt=\"Accommodation: Hotel CastilloMar, Bocagrande neighborhood, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-25347\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-hotel-castillomar-carthagene-des-indes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-hotel-castillomar-carthagene-des-indes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-hotel-castillomar-carthagene-des-indes-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-hotel-castillomar-carthagene-des-indes-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-7841df\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-062bbd wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">$ &#8211; Budget-friendly<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-feebc8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ce9610\">Hotel CastilloMar<br>(Bocagrande)<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9699d7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">A decent hotel for the price and in a good location. It\u2019s clean, comfortable, has adjustable air conditioning, and is just a stone\u2019s throw from the beach. The rooms are simple and uncluttered, but you can\u2019t have it all! Friendly staff and coffee available.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b;font-size:16px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/Share-scewEO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow eplus-styles-uid-8e42ae\"><figure class=\" wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-c39bfb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-oz-hotel-luxury-carthagene-des-indes.jpg\" alt=\"Oz Hotel Luxury, Bocagrande neighborhood, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-25349\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-oz-hotel-luxury-carthagene-des-indes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-oz-hotel-luxury-carthagene-des-indes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-oz-hotel-luxury-carthagene-des-indes-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-oz-hotel-luxury-carthagene-des-indes-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-fce50e\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-062bbd wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">$$ &#8211; Average budget<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-feebc8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ce9610\">Oz Hotel Luxury<br>(Bocagrande)<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9699d7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The staff is extremely friendly, helpful, and courteous\u2014especially with a welcome cocktail! The location in the neighborhood is great, and the rooms are comfortable. Good all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b;font-size:16px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/Share-BM8lwH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-e3755b\"><div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow eplus-styles-uid-8e42ae\"><figure class=\" wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-c39bfb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-gio-hotel-tama-carthagene-des-indes.jpg\" alt=\"Accommodations: GIO Hotel Tama Cartagena, Bocagrande neighborhood, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-25344\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-gio-hotel-tama-carthagene-des-indes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-gio-hotel-tama-carthagene-des-indes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-gio-hotel-tama-carthagene-des-indes-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-gio-hotel-tama-carthagene-des-indes-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-8dce54\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\"><p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-062bbd wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">$$ &#8211; Average budget<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\"><p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-feebc8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ce9610\">GIO Hotel Tama Cartagena<br>(Bocagrande)<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9699d7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Ideally located near shops, restaurants, and beaches, this place is quiet. The breakfast buffet, while simple, is hearty. The staff is welcoming and helpful. There\u2019s no pool, but there is a rooftop hot tub with a beautiful view of the surrounding buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b;font-size:16px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/Share-oQLS5I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow eplus-styles-uid-8e42ae\"><figure class=\" wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-c39bfb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-hyatt-regency-carthagene-des-indes.jpg\" alt=\"Hyatt Regency Cartagena, Bocagrande neighborhood, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-25348\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-hyatt-regency-carthagene-des-indes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-hyatt-regency-carthagene-des-indes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-hyatt-regency-carthagene-des-indes-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-hyatt-regency-carthagene-des-indes-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-64b078\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-062bbd wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">$$$ &#8211; High budget<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-feebc8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ce9610\">Hyatt Regency Cartagena<br>(Bocagrande)<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9699d7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The infinity pool offers a fantastic view of the sea, with easy access to lounge chairs and beach towels. Breakfast is decent. The room is superb, with a huge window overlooking the sea. The staff is very helpful and offers good advice.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b;font-size:16px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/Share-e56uCX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow eplus-styles-uid-8e42ae\"><figure class=\" wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-c39bfb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-hotel-barlovento-carthagene-des-indes.jpg\" alt=\"Accommodations at Hotel Barlovento, Bocagrande neighborhood, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-25345\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-hotel-barlovento-carthagene-des-indes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-hotel-barlovento-carthagene-des-indes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-hotel-barlovento-carthagene-des-indes-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logement-bocagrande-hotel-barlovento-carthagene-des-indes-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-2d8d30\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><p class=\"has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-062bbd wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">$$$ &#8211; High budget<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-small-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-feebc8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#da906b\">Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ce9610\">Hotel Barlovento<br>(Bocagrande)<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9699d7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The room is well-appointed, the bathroom is functional, and the hotel is spotlessly clean. 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