Cartagena
Jan. 31 - Feb. 2, 2012 (3D3N): We visited Cartagena after Bogota. This part of Colombia has more of the Caribbean vibe than rest of the country. The walled city was very cute and charming; but if you are looking for a beach getaway, the Bahamas is a better bet!
*Highly Recommended
Day 1
Afternoon arrival from Bogota
Check-in @ Hotel Estelar Oceania
Lunch at Riquisimo (not recommended, too expensive)
Hang out by the beach
Cab to Walled City* ($6 or $7 – negotiate before getting in the cab)
Dinner @ La Plaza de Macondo (closed)
Day 2
Beach, relax /pool
Lunch at Restaurante Linda (small shack on the beach)
Cab to Walled City:
Drink by Café del Mar (go there during sunset)
Dinner at La Cevicheria*
Walk around the city
Back at Macondo for dessert/drinks
Day 3
Beach
Walled City:
Dinner at La Cocina de Carmela (closed)
Drink by Plaza Santo Domingo (get a Michelada)
Day 4
Flight back to NYC
Other points of interest
Totumo Volcano and Mud Baths Day Trip
Tips
If you are looking for a white sand beach experience, find your way to Playa Blanco or Isla del Rosario. We did not do this, the beach by Cartagena were all brown sand.
