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Cartagena with a day in La Boquilla

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Cartagena with a day in La Boquilla

  1. Day 1

    Cartagena

    America/Bogota
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop bags Bantu Hotel by Faranda Boutique, Cartagena

      Keep the first walk optional on a late arrival.

    2. to · Activity Walk the public streets around Plaza de San Diego Plaza de San Diego, Cartagena
    3. to · Activity See an open section of the city walls if the weather suits Murallas de Cartagena
    4. to · Meal Dinner around San Diego San Diego, Cartagena
    OvernightBantu Hotel by Faranda BoutiqueCartagena
  2. Day 2

    Cartagena

    America/Bogota
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel San Diego, Cartagena
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Castillo San Felipe de Barajas Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, Cartagena
    3. to · Activity Explore open sections of Castillo San Felipe Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, Cartagena

      Check hours and access for uneven and steep sections. Start early when heat is a concern.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the walled city Centro Histórico, Cartagena
    5. to · Activity Walk shaded squares around Plaza de Bolívar Plaza de Bolívar, Cartagena
    6. to · Activity Choose an open wall section and see its harbor-facing defenses Murallas de Cartagena

      Take an indoor break if the afternoon heat makes the wall walk unsuitable.

    7. to · Meal Dinner in the walled city Centro Histórico, Cartagena
    OvernightBantu Hotel by Faranda BoutiqueCartagena
  3. Day 3

    Cartagena

    America/Bogota
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel San Diego, Cartagena
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Mercado de Bazurto if a visit suits your group Mercado de Bazurto, Cartagena

      Use a confirmed local guide or choose a simpler snack route near the walled city.

    3. to · Activity Browse open produce and snack stalls Mercado de Bazurto, Cartagena

      Check opening hours and ask before photographing.

    4. to · Meal Choose a Caribbean Colombian lunch Cartagena, Colombia

      Look for a seafood or rice dish from an open establishment that fits your route.

    5. to · Ground transport Return to San Diego and take a midday break San Diego, Cartagena
    6. to · Activity Walk public plazas and choose a late snack Centro Histórico, Cartagena
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel San Diego, Cartagena
    OvernightBantu Hotel by Faranda BoutiqueCartagena
  4. Day 4

    La Boquilla

    America/Bogota
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel San Diego, Cartagena
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the operator's confirmed meeting point La Boquilla, Cartagena

      Check transport and return arrangements before leaving.

    3. to · Cruise or ferry Take a mangrove outing with a local operator La Boquilla, Cartagena

      Confirm the actual departure, water conditions, life jackets, and accessibility. Use the walled city fallback if the outing is canceled.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the village or after the return La Boquilla, Cartagena

      Confirm food availability in advance.

    5. to · Ground transport Return to Cartagena's walled city San Diego, Cartagena
    6. to · Activity Take a short plaza walk or hotel break Plaza de San Diego, Cartagena
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel San Diego, Cartagena
    OvernightBantu Hotel by Faranda BoutiqueCartagena
  5. Day 5

    Cartagena

    America/Bogota
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Plaza de San Diego Plaza de San Diego, Cartagena
    2. to · Activity Walk from San Diego through the old commercial streets Centro Histórico, Cartagena

      Use public sidewalks and view private courtyards only when explicitly open to visitors.

    3. to · Activity Choose an open museum or public courtyard Plaza de Bolívar, Cartagena

      Check current museum openings and admission.

    4. to · Meal Lunch in the walled city Centro Histórico, Cartagena
    5. to · Activity Take a shaded café break or walk the plaza arcades Centro Histórico, Cartagena
    6. to · Activity See public streets around Plaza de Santo Domingo Plaza de Santo Domingo, Cartagena
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel San Diego, Cartagena
    OvernightBantu Hotel by Faranda BoutiqueCartagena
  6. Day 6

    Cartagena

    America/Bogota
    1. to · Meal Breakfast in the walled city San Diego, Cartagena
    2. to · Activity See harbor views near the public pier area Muelle de la Bodeguita, Cartagena

      Use marked public areas and check access near departures.

    3. to · Ground transport Travel toward Bocagrande Bocagrande, Cartagena
    4. to · Meal Lunch near the coast Bocagrande, Cartagena
    5. to · Activity Choose an open beachfront walk or a sheltered break Bocagrande Beach, Cartagena

      Check weather, water conditions, and local notices before swimming.

    6. to · Ground transport Return to San Diego San Diego, Cartagena
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cartagena
    OvernightBantu Hotel by Faranda BoutiqueCartagena
  7. Day 7

    Cartagena

    America/Bogota
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Bantu Hotel by Faranda Boutique, Cartagena
    2. to · Activity Take a final short San Diego plaza walk Plaza de San Diego, Cartagena

      Skip this if your departure is early.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect bags Bantu Hotel by Faranda Boutique, Cartagena

      Confirm checkout and leave time for your onward travel.