{"id":417145,"date":"2026-09-04T10:46:03","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T08:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/cartagena-colombia-things-to-do\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T13:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T11:30:10","slug":"cartagena-colombia-things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cartagena-colombia-things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Cartagena, Colombia: 22 Things to See and Do in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cartagena, Colombia is a city of total extremes and quite possibly the most beautiful and the most exasperating place<\/strong> you’ll visit in South America. On one hand, you’ll find breathtaking colonial alleys, balconies buckling under a flood of colorful bougainvillea, and a Caribbean atmosphere that instantly sweeps you up. But be prepared: none of this romance comes for free<\/strong> or without constant interruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The moment you arrive, you’ll notice that the city is packed with street vendors<\/strong> offering everything from hats and “gift” bracelets to massages that are definitely not free. Anyone who knows this in advance and learns to say a firm no with a smile will take home the best possible memories of Cartagena. But if it catches you off guard, the endless haggling with meterless taxi drivers can wear you down pretty quickly<\/strong>, so it’s a good idea to mentally prepare for this reality beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here we’ve put together 22 tips<\/strong> for you \u2014 from the old city walls to secret corners and trips out to the Caribbean islands. And yes, we’ve also included why you should be very careful with dating apps<\/strong>. \ud83d\ude05<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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