"IT'S LUDICROUS THAT THIS PLACE EXISTS AND EVERYONE DOESN'T WANT TO LIVE HERE"

- Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

It's even more ludicrous that this place exists and everyone doesn't want to visit! If you're one of the sane people who have decided to plan a holiday, short-term stay or long-term stay in Cartagena - good choice! You're going to find lots to love.
Hmm.. but where to start? START HERE

The best places to go, the best sights to see, the best food to eat, the best people to know, the best things to do, the best stories to hear; when you travel to a new destination, there's nothing better than knowing a clued-up local, right?

Now you know Kristy and the Cartagena Connections team. Your clued-up friends in Cartagena. By using Cartagena Connections you get to skip straight to the good stuff - the local insider knowledge and connections it usually takes ages to accumulate.

START HERE

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HERE'S HOW CARTAGENA CONNECTIONS WORKS:

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We provide food and walking tours of the Historic Centre, San Diego, Getsemani, Mercado Bazurto and the key tourists sites around the city, together with cooking classes and tastings in traditional and popular Colombian dishes and drinks.

BASICALLY: TOURS
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We connect you with tried, tested and trustworthy tours and tour operators in and around Cartagena and help tee everything up. Boats, islands, diving, paragliding, SUP, dancing etc etc


BASICALLY: ACTIVITIES
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Nifty trinkets, precious stones, collectable art or your very own piece of Cartagena real estate; here's our tips on the how, where and what to buy.



BASICALLY: SHOPPING
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Historic Colonial mansions converted to boutique hotels, charming private homes and apartments, islands stays, beach stays, best hostels and budget recommendations.. we have a bunch of options/advice and can help you find the perfect place for your needs.


BASICALLY: ACCOMMODATION
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Want to experience more of what Colombia has to offer? We help with tips and recommendations for Santa Marta, Tayrona National Park, Minca, Mompos, Medellin, Bogota etc etc Or if you're thinking about boarding a boat for an unforgettable sailing experience to the San Blas Islands and Panama we can help manage your booking.

BASICALLY:  BEYOND CARTAGENA
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We share a local perspective on living in Cartagena with our blog; jam-packed with advice and information (especially foodie recs), and a spotlight on locals and other pages we love. Be sure to check out our Top10 for a quick list of all the best-ofs in Cartagena.


BASICALLY: LOCAL ADVICE

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