All of Cartagena was simply amazing. I'm already trying to decide when I want to return. The people are friendly, the views are scenic and Cartagena boasts some of the best food in the world! My friends and I stayed about a 7 minute drive away from Old City in a condo airbnb but made our way to Old City every day for sightseeing, dinner and nightlife activities. I love Cartagena and will be back!

One of the must visit cities of South America, totally unique and full of history. Beutiful, vibrant with many faces and paces. ewasy access to many siginificant destinations. A city many will want to return to.

The walled city of Cartagena is filled with interesting tourist shops, historic statues and building and wonderful restaurants. It reminded me of a Spanish city. Great place to wander around and we felt very safe especially during the day. .

I would recommend a walking tour first so you know a little about the history and places you would like to revisit. Great place to see during the day and night. If you go early in the morning there are not as many people. At night it is a very vibrant neighborhood with music and people everywhere.

There are tons of reasons I love the Walled City of Cartagena. The buildings are brightly colored and vibrant. There are fascinating squares full of art and history. The street art, sculptures and architecture are stunning and accessible. There are many catholic churches that host mass. And, there are tons or street vendors, street performers and enchantments to see. The restaurants are very tasty and many have live music. There is ample local shopping for clothes, jewelry, gifts and souvenirs. Because the city is old, the sidewalks are narrow and the streets are narrow. If one is a wheelchair user, navigating the city is possible but one would need to be intentional. There is also some episodic back ups in the drainage system at some intersections during high tide. The local officials clean them up quickly and sanitize if needed, but do not wade in that water! I am not a carriage rider, but there are dozens of mule-drawn carriages to tour the city. There are also bike and walking tours for those that want a guided experience. However, with a good smart phone and a city map/attractions listing, one can do it on their own.

A very beautiful city with fantastic old Spanish architecture. Excellent choice of bars and shops all be it touristic. It felt very safe. A must if your cruise docks there. Plenty of venders in the port so save yourself the costly cruise company prices.

Definitely a foodie and festival place. There are so many nooks and crannies to be investigated. Every restaurant has its own theme and the people are welcoming. Avoid the groups of boys who may be aggressive wanting to perform for you, nothing is for free, if you engage them then they will expect something from you. It is very safe inside the walls but pickpocket must be a thing here. We didn't personally experience it but we were warned.

Try and stay within the city walls as it makes getting around so much easier. Although there are lots of yellow cabs they are not metered so you will need to negotiate a rate. They will often hoot as they go by you so if needed they can be flagged down. If staying in Bocagrande it is a bit of a trek to the walled city so you will probably need a taxi. If visiting the beach at Bocagrande make sure you agree a price for a beer before sitting down at a beach bar as they will try and rip you off and charge you up to COP 25,000 a bottle. Also be aware that on that public beach you will be approached by women offering massages. In the walled city visit the very interesting Naval Museum (across the road from the Charleston Hotel) although like most of the museums, most of the descriptions on exhibits are in Spanish. The Gold museum is worth a visit - though very small compared to the one in Bogota.

It's a pleasant walk across the tops of the walls surrounding the city. It's flat with mild incline. Would make a great place for an early morning run! There will be hawkers at night trying to sell you trinkets or booze.

Now I was blown away from the Walled City…amazing doesn’t describe enough! Starting from the buildings and the churches (all very imposing) and the terraced gardens (full of flowers and greenery) but then is the shops and restaurants (all very chic indeed) but more than anything else I would say the music and the life that appear behind any corner and the buskers and anything else that makes Cartagena so vibrant! I will come back no matter what