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:

  • Cathedral de San Pedro Claver

  • San Felipe de Barajas Castle

  • Museo del oro zenu (Gold Museum)

  • 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.