Has anyone been to Cartagena recently? Looking for the latest intel.
Specifically interested in:
- Current price ranges
- Best areas right now
- Any safety concerns to be aware of
- Transport tips
I was there 6 months ago and had a great time. Wondering if things have changed.
Keen to hear from anyone who has been recently.
Cheers
Cartagena vs last year — has it changed?
Started by JerseyJim · 19 Mar 2026 · 341 views
Posts: 1,852
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Newark, NJ
19 Mar 2026 at 08:31
0
Posts: 1,890
Rep: 0
Joined: Jan 2026
Location: Las Vegas, NV
20 Mar 2026 at 12:31
Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
0
Posts: 1,839
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Edinburgh, UK
22 Mar 2026 at 03:31
Quick question — how was the transport?
0
Posts: 1,905
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Manchester, UK
23 Mar 2026 at 02:31
Adding my experience: scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
0
Posts: 1,813
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Portland, OR
24 Mar 2026 at 08:31
Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
Portland, OR | 20 countries visited
0
Posts: 1,890
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: London, UK
24 Mar 2026 at 20:31
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
0
Posts: 1,850
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: San Francisco, CA
24 Mar 2026 at 22:31
Also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
0
Posts: 1,848
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Sydney, Australia
25 Mar 2026 at 08:31
Been going for years. Scene has stayed consistent.
Ozzie Travels — Sydney, Australia
0
Posts: 1,890
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: London, UK
25 Mar 2026 at 16:57
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
0
Posts: 1,922
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Boston, MA
26 Mar 2026 at 02:57
Been there 8 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The consistency is what keeps me coming back.
Euro Explorer — Boston, MA
0
Posts: 1,900
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Minneapolis, MN
26 Mar 2026 at 08:57
Quick question — how was the transport?
0
Posts: 1,890
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: London, UK
26 Mar 2026 at 13:57
Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
0
Posts: 1,861
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Calgary, Canada
26 Mar 2026 at 18:31
First time was overwhelming but exciting. Second time was 10x smoother. Experience makes all the difference.
Calgary Kevin — Calgary, Canada
0
Posts: 1,839
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Leeds, UK
26 Mar 2026 at 22:57
Been going for years. Scene has gotten busier.
Yorkshire Lad — Leeds, UK
0
Posts: 1,951
Rep: 0
Joined: Dec 2025
Location: Dallas, TX
27 Mar 2026 at 08:57
I was there in February and prices were exactly as described. Spent about $100/day all-in.
My tip: try the local spots away from tourists.
My tip: try the local spots away from tourists.
0
Posts: 1,848
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Sydney, Australia
27 Mar 2026 at 10:31
First time was overwhelming but exciting. Second time was much better. Experience makes all the difference.
Ozzie Travels — Sydney, Australia
0
Posts: 1,852
Rep: 0
Joined: Jan 2026
Location: Miami, FL
27 Mar 2026 at 13:57
Different experience for me. Prices were higher when I went.
"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Miami, FL
0
Posts: 1,909
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Detroit, MI
28 Mar 2026 at 07:31
Different experience for me. Prices were higher when I went.
Detroit, MI | 12 countries visited
0
Posts: 1,850
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: San Francisco, CA
28 Mar 2026 at 14:43
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
0
Posts: 1,927
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Vancouver, Canada
29 Mar 2026 at 17:39
Quick question — how was the wifi?
0