1 day in Cartagena Itinerary

The site of the continent's first Spanish colony, Cartagena retains much of its colonial flavor thanks to a World Heritage-listed old town, encircled by old walls and protected by imposing fortresses.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Mon): take in the spiritual surroundings of Convent of Santa Cruz de la Popa, don't miss a visit to Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, then don't miss a visit to Plaza Bolivar, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver, and finally see the interesting displays at Choco Museo.

To see where to stay, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Cartagena trip planner.

In December, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 28°C.