We stayed in a hotel on the beach. It cost thirty American dollars and it was a two bedroom one bathroom with a kitchen and living area. The beach was beautiful and the town is so charming. They have all kinds of artwork and old buildings. Later on in the trip we went to Playa Blanca and it was the most beautiful peaceful place I have ever been.

PROS:
Beautiful natural landscapes, nice walled city, cute islands

CONS:
none

It´s a very beautiful Caribbean city, with walls, a castle in the middle of the city, romantic streets, beautiful islands near the city, friendly people, there is no war in this city.

CARTAGENA IS FANTASTIC ALL THE WAY FROM: THE LAND, ARCHITECTURE, MUSIC , FOOD, PEOPLE, AND OF COURSE THE BEACHES. I RECOMMEND THIS EXOTIC CITY TO ALMOST ANYONE FROM ANY AGE AND OF ANY CULTURE. YOU WILL DEFINITELY GET THE WHOLE PACKAGE DEAL GOING TO CARTAGENA COLOMBIA. I LOVE GOING TO THIS CITY. I WAS RAISED IN CANADA. BEEN GOING TO CARTAGENA FOR MANY YEARS NOW. I HAVE NEVER HAD A BAD TIME. I LOVE GOING TO THE BEACHES, RESTAURANTS, AND OF COURSE THE CLUBS.

THE PEOPLE ARE VERY WELCOMING AND THE FOOD IS VERY GOOD WITH LOTS OF FLAVOR. IF YOU GO TO CARTAGENA YOU WILL HAVE TO GO ON THE CHIVA, WHICH IS A PARTY BUS THAT GIVES YOU THE TOUR OF THE CITY. THE CHIVA ALSO INCLUDES FOOD AND DRINKS. IT'S GREAT. IF YOU HAVE TIME IN COLOMBIA YOU SHOULD ALSO CHECK OUT SOME NEAR BY CITIES SUCH AS BARRINQUILLA AND SANTA MARTA. I ALSO THOUGHT THEY WERE GREAT PLACES TO GO TO. CARTAGENA IS A GEM, VERY EXOTIC AND EXTRAORDINARY. CARTAGENA SHINES AND YOU WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR EXPERIENCES THERE.

The city is amazing. It is the biggest fort that the Spanish people ever built. The beaches are lovely, the night life is one of the best in South America!!!

I have to admit, I had some bad preconceptions about Colombia. My wife, who is from Cartagena, begged me for two years before I went. I think I wasted two years by not going. Now I go once a year for about a month. The old part of Cartagena is like a 16th century movie set. Old colonial buildings, and a huge fort are not just museums, but living shops, houses, and hotels. A definite step back in to time. The whole place has atmosphere and old charm that is very rare in the Americas. The best part is this city is a secret outside of South America. There are very little foreigners from Europe and North America. It's good because it keeps it very affordable. You can live like a king for your whole vacation for what usually cost staying a couple of days in Vegas. I love the night life, the food, the history, and you must visit the islands. If things were different in Colombia I'm sure Cartagena would be a top tourist destination. Overall I would recommend anyone to visit as long as they spoke some Spanish and didn't look too much like a foreigner. If you fit in with a Latin population you will have no problems at all, however if you stick out like a sore thumb, you might get taken advantage of if you leave the "tourist" areas. Over all I love going to Cartagena, the icing on the cake was I met Bill Clinton there a couple of years ago.

too much rain in December. overall, VERY friendly people, "ciudad murallada" was beautiful, looked like Spain. Don't be fooled by the media into thinking that all of Colombia is bad, and you shouldn't see it. this is one of the best places that I've been to!

Just a little gem, best coffee I'd had in South America ... after 4 moths travelling!

If you do the boats to the beaches make sure you stay at Playa Blanca ... the day trip just leaves you wanting more!!!

PROS:
A lot to do

CONS:
Sometimes too hot

It is a nice place to visit,a lot to see,a lot to learn,safe as any other city in America, beautiful beaches,warm water,many discos,nice people.

I love Cartagena because of the people. The people are so rich with love. I also like how the beaches offer live music and you could also go into the great beaches. Boca Grande is beautiful. I recommend people to go to Cartagena as a family and stay into one of it's most luxurious hotel, Hilton Cartagena. It offers everything in luxury. Cartagena is a one of a kind.

the only thing i felt was a little off was the beaches need to be groomed more. The people were very kind and helpful, and most of all remember you are in another country, not at home! Cartagena was far more secure than a lot of the other Caribbean destinations I have been to. What a great place. And the very cheap taxi rides to "Centro" were awesome and provided lots of shopping and eating choices. And there is tons of culture and history in the old city, a real treat!

I love to be there, the city is beautiful. Very safe and excellent weather.
Beautiful and peaceful people.
Old town is wonderful, especially at night. Nice party town.

Cartagena de Indias the most Beautiful city on the Caribbean sea.
City full of music sounds and traditions that invite you to dance and be joyful

PROS:
Cosmopolitan, great weather and historical!

CONS:
None!

Historical Caribbean resort city with a cosmopolitan edge. Absolutely beautiful!!!!

PROS:
Wow.. Cartagena is the most romantic city ever

CONS:
none

You NEED to go to Cartagena. It has everything you want..Friendly people.. great prices when you pay in U.S.D., the beaches, hotels... wow.. it is so romantic.. I spent my honeymoon there and I don't think it could have been more perfect.. You have to go to the Rosario Islands.. Wow.. wow...
Don't be afraid of traveling to Colombia.. just go to the main cities.. There is no war in the Cities.. Bogota is also very nice..

I liked everything about Colombia, i just this there is no place like it. I mean its fantastic staying down there.

I like every thing about it.You should visit in the winter time in the United States because there in South America it's their summer time and the beaches are so pretty and clean you would love to come back every year.

I loved Cartagena, the problem is that the city is growing and there is lots of construction making some parts of the city dirty.