Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Cartagena (average of £878). Flying to Cartagena in July will prove the most costly (average of £1,380). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
£782
February
£812
March
£783
April
£812
May
£705
June
£941
July
£1,108
August
£712
September
£761
October
£844
November
£821
December
£934
CTG Temperature | 26 - 28 °C |
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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cartagena, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).
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Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure
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Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure
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Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure
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Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure
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Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure
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Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure
With a long and storied history, Cartagena is one of South America’s most intriguing cities. With great weather, historical architecture and world-class beaches, it is one of Colombia’s gems and its most-visited city. Its famous old town is a great example of colonial city planning, complete with forts and walls. Visit the Castillo de San Felipe, which protected the city against pirates, and the nearby La Popa hill, which is home to a 17th century monastery. It is full of wonderful restaurants, bars, clubs, and hotels. Beautiful views can be had from forts above the city as well. The historic legacy makes Cartagena a city with great and varied cuisine. Visitors can find Arabian and African restaurants, along with styles from both the New World and the Old World, with plenty of fusion in between. The city is also home to a number of beautiful churches. The beaches are some of the main attractions, lying on the Caribbean Sea. There are wonderful reefs and white beaches that are begging to be enjoyed. Head a little bit further away from town for more unspoilt and less crowded options. Rent a hammock on the beach and just relax, or browse some of the goods being hawked by locals. Scammers are a problem in Cartagena, so visitors should keep their wits about them when walking around and dealing with vendors. Boat tours are also offered to whisk guests away to nearby islands. Take some Latin dance classes to get into the culture or hop on a Chiva bus, the loud, raucous, and colourful bus that offers a fun atmosphere in which to see the city.
There are buses from the city to other parts of Colombia available, but travel around the city is easy and best done on foot – Cartagena is a city made for walking. There are many cheap local buses to reach certain forts and beaches. Private and collective taxis are also abundant. For a taste of Cartagena’s history, hire a chariot in the old town and feel what it was like to get around before the automobile took over.