Visited Cartagena for 10 days. Great experience. Scene is quieter but worthwhile. Pricing excellent value.
Spent $78/day. Best part: variety.
Overall: 8/10. Would return.
AMA.
Cartagena — best bars and venues
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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28 Feb 2026 at 14:15
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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How does it compare to Colombia?
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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