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
- Apps or platforms to use
I was there 6 months ago and had a good time. Wondering if things have changed.
Trying to decide between this and Colombia.
Cheers
Transportation guide for Cartagena
Started by NashvilleNate · 5 Mar 2026 · 1392 views
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5 Mar 2026 at 21:10
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6 Mar 2026 at 20:10
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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8 Mar 2026 at 20:10
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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10 Mar 2026 at 20:10
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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12 Mar 2026 at 12:10
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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13 Mar 2026 at 10:10
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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13 Mar 2026 at 20:10
This matches my experience. Cartagena is underrated.
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14 Mar 2026 at 20:10
I was there in March and prices were about average. Spent about $50/day all-in.
My tip: avoid weekends.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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15 Mar 2026 at 07:10
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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17 Mar 2026 at 04:10
This matches my experience. Cartagena is great value for money.
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18 Mar 2026 at 03:10
Also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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18 Mar 2026 at 18:10
Been there 12 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The quality is what keeps me coming back.
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20 Mar 2026 at 12:10
Did you use local sites or find girls at online?
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22 Mar 2026 at 03:10
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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23 Mar 2026 at 20:10
Been there 5 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The quality is what keeps me coming back.
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25 Mar 2026 at 05:10
Word of caution — be careful with street touts. Other than that, great destination.
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25 Mar 2026 at 06:10
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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25 Mar 2026 at 12:57
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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25 Mar 2026 at 13:10
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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25 Mar 2026 at 14:10
Word of caution — some online profiles are fake. Other than that, great destination.
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