Accommodation
In Cartagena de Indias you find a great variety of hotels, hostels, apartments and other accommodation options ranging from backpackers places to the most comfortable hotels. Depending on your preferences you can choose from hotels with services such as TV in each bedroom, air conditioning, private or shared bathroom, with or without room service, located in different places of the urban district.
Depending on the needs and the budget of the visitor, in Cartagena you can choose between the most luxurious hotels that also offer personalized services to the visitor, hostels for the traveler, and all-inclusive packages for example. No matter if you are looking for a private room or a hotel with sea view, open bar by the pool, Jacuzzi, or 24 hours room service to have a snack in the middle of the night, in Cartagena de Indias you will feel like at home.
Hotel prices vary according to your requirements and the different sectors of the town. You can choose to be in the center of the city to enjoy its colonial attractions, or be pleased with a stay at the beaches such as Bocagrande for example. Those who want to stay away from the sounds of the city will find some quiet areas near Cartagena, especially the El Rosario Islands where you can find good accommodation as well.
The economic hotels ensure the basic needs for those who do not need lots of attention, while the luxury hotels provide additional services that range from breakfast buffet to a unique massage on a private beach.
Some hotels in the walled city are in fact colonial buildings located within the historic center, but with up-to-date services including cable TV, and wireless Internet. Some also offer services for executives and business travelers like meeting rooms to schedule conferences for small groups, or conferences halls for corporate events.
A number of hotels are even decorated in a tropical fashion to enhance the ambiance of the Caribbean environment in which they are located. Many also provide recreational areas such as gyms and have rooms to celebrate any kind of event like weddings, honeymoon and graduation.
There is also the option of renting an apartment, with monthly billing for long trips, or accommodation fees on a day-by-day agreement if your trip is short and you prefer the comfort and privacy of an apartment in the different areas of Cartagena. This option is valid no matter if you travel alone or accompanied, and want freedom and discretion during your stay.
Your hotel or a travel agency will be happy to arrange guided tours around the city, local trips and excursions to the archipelago. Reservations can be made directly with the hotel, online or by phone or with your preferred travel agent. Finally, Cartagena also offers a shuttle service to and from the airport.
Travel Agencies
For the convenience of tourists Cartagena has numerous travel agencies that offer guided tours and provide tailored excursions depending on the interest of the visitor. The travel agencies will be glad to organize visits to historic places and to book trips to the archipelago for example. Additionally, they have useful tips for leisure activities and entertainment. The travel agents have advice for all types of travelers, tourists and business executive, and can offer various sightseeing packages of Cartagena at attractive prices.
From airline tickets to basic information for transportation within the city, with only one stop at a travel agency or one call to a travel agent you can make your trip more enjoyable: Let a travel agent organize your tour with air conditioning to the most interesting places including museums, historical sites and islands. They also know best about shopping centers, discos, and chiva rumbera (a bus where you can dance while moving around the city) to dance with your companions to the rhythm of great music.
In the same way that safe tours are offered around the colonial walled city, visiting places for entertainment and nightclubs are also better organized by professional guides. The various agencies will ensure you get to know Cartagena safely and with the highest professionalism, by excellent buses or car, always ensuring an enjoyable tour, trip or leisure activity.
They’re also good at providing transport by boat to the El Rosario islands to enjoy activities like water sports, diving, swimming, boat rides, etc.., and for those who wish, luxury cruise ships for a pleasure trip.
In terms of accommodation the agencies know about different the hotels and accommodation packages for groups or individuals who come on a business trip or as tourists, always paying attention to traveler’s needs and tourist safety.
A booming market is medical tourism or health tourism, an activity that offers plastic surgery of any kind with the most qualified medical professionals. All-inclusive packages, booking accommodation, transport, consultation, surgery and recovery stay at the hospital of your choice can be combined with tourist activities of course, all with comfort and tranquility.
