{"id":1291556,"date":"2026-03-09T14:52:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T14:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-cartagena-colombia-for-first-timers\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T13:37:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T13:37:24","slug":"wat-is-er-te-doen-in-cartagena-colombia-voor-mensen-die-er-voor-het-eerst-komen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/nl\/wat-is-er-te-doen-in-cartagena-colombia-voor-mensen-die-er-voor-het-eerst-komen\/","title":{"rendered":"Activiteiten in Cartagena, Colombia, voor mensen die er voor het eerst komen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"976\">Als je op zoek bent naar <strong data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"158\">leuke activiteiten in Cartagena, Colombia<\/strong>, begin je meestal met \u00e9\u00e9n idee: stranden. Maar dan laat Cartagena zich van zijn beste kant zien en blijkt het veel meer te bieden te hebben. Dit is een stad met honingkleurige muren, wirwar van bougainvillea, salsa tot in de late uurtjes, zonsondergangen vanaf dakterrassen, straatsnacks die al je plannen volledig in de war sturen, en wijken met totaal verschillende sferen, allemaal verpakt in \u00e9\u00e9n reis. Voor wie er voor het eerst komt, zit de magie niet alleen in het afvinken van bezienswaardigheden. Het is het ronddwalen van de gepolijste schoonheid van de oude stad naar de creatieve chaos van Getseman\u00ed, om vervolgens op een boot te stappen en te beseffen dat de Cara\u00efben echt zo blauw zijn. De ommuurde stad en de vestingwerken van Cartagena staan op de UNESCO-werelderfgoedlijst, en het historische centrum is traditioneel verdeeld in San Pedro, San Diego en Getseman\u00ed, wat verklaart waarom elke wandeling hier aanvoelt alsof er meerdere steden in \u00e9\u00e9n zijn samengesmolten.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1275091\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1275091\" style=\"width: 2559px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/south-america\/colombia\/cartagena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1275091 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ricky-beron-acH94SHbWS4-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"cartagena colombia\" width=\"2559\" height=\"1703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ricky-beron-acH94SHbWS4-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2559w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ricky-beron-acH94SHbWS4-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ricky-beron-acH94SHbWS4-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ricky-beron-acH94SHbWS4-unsplash-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ricky-beron-acH94SHbWS4-unsplash-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ricky-beron-acH94SHbWS4-unsplash-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2559px) 100vw, 2559px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1275091\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Foto door <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@nacio1966?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Ricky Beron<\/a> op <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/a-narrow-city-street-lined-with-colorful-buildings-acH94SHbWS4?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-section-id=\"1vipeol\" data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1022\"><p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/south-america\/colombia\/cartagena\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Boek hostels in Cartagena<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1vipeol\" data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1022\">\ud83e\uddf1 Verdwaal heerlijk in de ommuurde stad<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1099\">Er is geen elegante manier om het te zeggen. De oude stad is <strong data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1098\">belachelijk mooi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1417\">Als je hier voor het eerst bent, gun jezelf dan de vrijheid om lekker doelloos rond te dwalen. Weersta de neiging om elk plein tot in de puntjes te plannen en volg gewoon wat je als eerste opvalt: een balkon in pastelkleuren, de ingang van een kerk, een piepklein boekwinkeltje, iemand die in de hitte ijskoude limonade verkoopt. Cartagena beloont langzaam reizen meer dan het snel afvinken van bezienswaardigheden.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1457\">Een paar tips voor de oude stad die bijna altijd goed uitpakken:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1681\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1wgcw6k\" data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1500\">\n<p data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1500\">begin vroeg, voordat de hitte je te veel wordt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"oy4v9e\" data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1577\">\n<p data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1577\">dwaal door San Diego als je behoefte hebt aan een rustigere en romantischere sfeer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10ltapx\" data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1610\">\n<p data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1610\">bewaar het gouden uurtje voor de muren<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gt372h\" data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1681\">\n<p data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1681\">draag stevige schoenen, want kasseien hebben geen oog voor schattige sandalen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1946\">De historische kern van Cartagena maakt deel uit van de door UNESCO beschermde vestingstad en voelt nog steeds intens bewoond aan, niet bevroren achter museumglas. Dat is juist de charme. Het is geschiedenis, maar dan met muziek die uit open deuren sijpelt.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1275092\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1275092\" style=\"width: 2559px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/south-america\/colombia\/cartagena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1275092 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jaime-bishara-eS-ET6cC3ZA-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"cartagena columbia sunset\" width=\"2559\" height=\"1706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jaime-bishara-eS-ET6cC3ZA-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2559w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jaime-bishara-eS-ET6cC3ZA-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jaime-bishara-eS-ET6cC3ZA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jaime-bishara-eS-ET6cC3ZA-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jaime-bishara-eS-ET6cC3ZA-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jaime-bishara-eS-ET6cC3ZA-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2559px) 100vw, 2559px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1275092\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Foto door <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@itsjaimeb?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Jaime Bishara<\/a> op <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/a-group-of-people-standing-on-top-of-a-stone-wall-eS-ET6cC3ZA?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"5dcbc9\" data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2013\">\ud83c\udf07 Maak bij zonsondergang een wandeling over de stadsmuren, want ja, het is de hype zeker waard<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2088\">Sommige reiservaringen worden zo overgehypet dat er niets meer van overblijft. Dit is er niet een van.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2331\">Vanaf de stadsmuren toekijken hoe de stad goudkleurig wordt, is een van de <strong data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2190\">mooiste dingen die je kunt doen in Cartagena, Colombia<\/strong>, vooral tijdens je eerste bezoek. De zeewind komt eindelijk opzetten, het licht krijgt een filmische uitstraling en iedereen ziet er een beetje zachter uit.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2374\"><strong data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2374\">De beste sfeer tijdens de muurwandeling per tijdstip van de dag:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2619\">\n<thead data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2402\">\n<tr data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2402\">\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2383\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Tijdstip<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2390\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Sfeer<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2402\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Het meest geschikt voor<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2619\">\n<tr data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2488\">\n<td data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2433\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Vroeg in de ochtend<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2460\">rustig, een zacht briesje, foto&#8217;s zonder veel drama<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2488\">foto&#8217;s, rustige wandelingen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2559\">\n<td data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2506\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Laat in de middag<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2530\">levendig, stralend, gezellig<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2559\">zonsondergang, wandeling voor het diner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2619\">\n<td data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2568\" data-col-size=\"sm\">&#8216;s Nachts<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2592\">romantisch, sfeervol<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2619\">rustige wandelingen, stadslichten<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2933\">De ommuurde stad maakt deel uit van het uitgestrekte vestingwerk van Cartagena, dat door UNESCO wordt omschreven als het meest omvangrijke van Zuid-Amerika. Dat is het historische hoogtepunt. De bonus voor de moderne reiziger is veel eenvoudiger: het is gewoon een geweldige plek om te staan en jezelf te feliciteren met het boeken van deze reis.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2933\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/south-america\/colombia\/cartagena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1275093 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/getty-images-D41cgN0BZO8-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2559\" height=\"1706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/getty-images-D41cgN0BZO8-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2559w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/getty-images-D41cgN0BZO8-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/getty-images-D41cgN0BZO8-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/getty-images-D41cgN0BZO8-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/getty-images-D41cgN0BZO8-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/getty-images-D41cgN0BZO8-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2559px) 100vw, 2559px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"yp0fcx\" data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2998\">\ud83c\udff0 Bezoek de absolute klassieker: Castillo San Felipe de Barajas<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3057\">Ja, het is toeristisch. Nee, dat is geen reden om het over te slaan.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3376\">Castillo San Felipe is een van die plekken die zijn status als hoofdrolspeler echt verdient. Het is enorm, indrukwekkend, een beetje doolhofachtig en straalt echt die sfeer uit van \u2018piraten hadden hier zeker een hekel aan\u2019. Voor wie hier voor het eerst komt, is dit de bezienswaardigheid die de militaire geschiedenis van Cartagena op een manier tot leven brengt zoals een paragraaf in een reisgids dat nooit zal doen.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3400\">Een betere manier om het te doen:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3401\" data-end=\"3638\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1106l0s\" data-start=\"3401\" data-end=\"3466\">\n<p data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3466\">ga vroeg, voordat de stenen hitte gaan uitstralen als een broodrooster<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pzyff1\" data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3480\">\n<p data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3480\">neem water mee<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1w6280o\" data-start=\"3481\" data-end=\"3550\">\n<p data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3550\">neem de tijd in de tunnels in plaats van meteen naar het uitkijkpunt te snellen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1azeg9q\" data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3638\">\n<p data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3638\">combineer het met een rustige middag daarna, want Cartagena rond het middaguur is een vochtige verrassing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3640\" data-end=\"3936\">Dit is niet zomaar een willekeurig oud fort dat in een reisplan is gepropt. Het maakt deel uit van hetzelfde door UNESCO erkende vestingwerk dat de identiteit van Cartagena als Caribische havenstad heeft gevormd. Wat een chique manier is om te zeggen dat <strong data-start=\"3855\" data-end=\"3897\">het het verhaal achter de ansichtkaart vertelt<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1275094\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1275094\" style=\"width: 2559px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/south-america\/colombia\/cartagena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1275094 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jorge-gardner-pXEq97IGm5Q-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2559\" height=\"1706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jorge-gardner-pXEq97IGm5Q-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2559w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jorge-gardner-pXEq97IGm5Q-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jorge-gardner-pXEq97IGm5Q-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jorge-gardner-pXEq97IGm5Q-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jorge-gardner-pXEq97IGm5Q-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jorge-gardner-pXEq97IGm5Q-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2559px) 100vw, 2559px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1275094\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Foto door <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@gardnerjorge?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Jorge Gardner<\/a> op <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/building-with-closed-doors-and-bird-mural-pXEq97IGm5Q?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-section-id=\"a9n2eh\" data-start=\"3938\" data-end=\"4013\"><p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/south-america\/colombia\/cartagena\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Boek hostels in Cartagena<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"a9n2eh\" data-start=\"3938\" data-end=\"4013\">\ud83c\udfa8 Breng een avond door in Getseman\u00ed, het hippe oudere broertje van de oude stad<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4015\" data-end=\"4124\">Terwijl de ommuurde stad verzorgd en fotogeniek is, is Getseman\u00ed de plek waar Cartagena luidruchtiger, losbandiger en leuker wordt.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4126\" data-end=\"4609\">Deze wijk heeft die heerlijke backpackermix van muurschilderingen, bars, muziek, het lokale leven, straathoeken die plotseling in dansvloeren veranderen, en reizigers die zeggen: \u201eLaten we er maar \u00e9\u00e9n drinken\u201c, om vervolgens per ongeluk tot laat op stap te blijven. Plaza de la Trinidad vormt het hart van het geheel, en de omliggende straten staan vol met kleurrijke kunst, parasolluifels en fotoplekjes die op de een of andere manier nog steeds vol karakter zitten, zelfs als de wijk bruist.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4611\" data-end=\"4661\"><strong data-start=\"4611\" data-end=\"4661\">Mini-plan voor een eerste avond in Getseman\u00ed:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"4662\" data-end=\"4815\">\n<li data-section-id=\"tin1kr\" data-start=\"4662\" data-end=\"4680\">\n<p data-start=\"4665\" data-end=\"4680\">wandeling bij zonsondergang<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"iuq44c\" data-start=\"4681\" data-end=\"4726\">\n<p data-start=\"4684\" data-end=\"4726\">straatfoto\u2019s maken zolang het nog licht is<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7gfwsr\" data-start=\"4727\" data-end=\"4745\">\n<p data-start=\"4730\" data-end=\"4745\">ontspannen etentje<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"m69mqh\" data-start=\"4746\" data-end=\"4761\">\n<p data-start=\"4749\" data-end=\"4761\">rondhangen op het plein<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gydt71\" data-start=\"4762\" data-end=\"4815\">\n<p data-start=\"4765\" data-end=\"4815\">salsa of cocktails als de groep nog energie over heeft<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"4817\" data-end=\"4966\">Dit is een van de makkelijkste plekken in Cartagena om mensen te ontmoeten zonder al te veel moeite te doen, en dat is precies waarom solo-reizigers en hostelbewoners er dol op zijn.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1275095\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1275095\" style=\"width: 1706px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/south-america\/colombia\/cartagena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1275095 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shelby-murphy-figueroa-H9XToald2Kw-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1706\" height=\"2559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shelby-murphy-figueroa-H9XToald2Kw-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1706w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shelby-murphy-figueroa-H9XToald2Kw-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shelby-murphy-figueroa-H9XToald2Kw-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shelby-murphy-figueroa-H9XToald2Kw-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shelby-murphy-figueroa-H9XToald2Kw-unsplash-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shelby-murphy-figueroa-H9XToald2Kw-unsplash-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1706px) 100vw, 1706px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1275095\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Foto door <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@shelbyfigueroa?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Shelby Murphy Figueroa<\/a> op <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/a-cart-with-a-cooler-on-the-back-of-it-on-a-city-street-H9XToald2Kw?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"13hpdof\" data-start=\"4968\" data-end=\"5018\">\ud83c\udf2e Eet alsof de reisroute is samengesteld op basis van je trek<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5020\" data-end=\"5137\">Cartagena is geen stad voor gedisciplineerd tussendoortjes eten. Het is een stad waar je om de twaalf minuten zegt: \u201eDat ruikt heerlijk.\u201c<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5139\" data-end=\"5196\">Een eetsessie voor beginners kan heerlijk eenvoudig blijven:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5198\" data-end=\"5483\"><strong data-start=\"5198\" data-end=\"5210\">&#8216;s Ochtends:<\/strong> vruchtensap, goede koffie, iets gefrituurds en troostends.<br data-start=\"5268\" data-end=\"5271\" \/><strong data-start=\"5271\" data-end=\"5282\">Middag:<\/strong> zeevruchten, kokosrijst, schaduw, overlevingsmodus.<br data-start=\"5327\" data-end=\"5330\" \/><strong data-start=\"5330\" data-end=\"5344\">&#8216;s Middags:<\/strong> arepa&#8217;s, empanada&#8217;s, alles wat op je pad komt en onmogelijk te weigeren lijkt.<br data-start=\"5412\" data-end=\"5415\" \/><strong data-start=\"5415\" data-end=\"5425\">&#8216;s Avonds:<\/strong> een stevig diner, en daarna iets zoets tijdens de wandeling naar huis.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5485\" data-end=\"5707\">De slimste aanpak is niet om alleen maar de chique restaurantgidsen na te jagen. Het is een mix van formele maaltijden en informele hapjes, waarbij je de streetfood-kant van de stad ook een kans geeft. De levendige sfeer van de bazaar is hier belangrijk, net als nieuwsgierigheid.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5709\" data-end=\"5838\"><strong data-start=\"5709\" data-end=\"5723\">Snelle tip:<\/strong> als de hitte iedereen uitput, bestel dan eerst iets kouds en lokaals voordat je verdere beslissingen neemt.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5840\" data-end=\"6021\">Cartagena komt het best tot zijn recht als eten deel uitmaakt van het ritme, en niet alleen een tussenstop is tussen de bezienswaardigheden door. Een uitgebreide lunch telt hier als sightseeing. Je zou zelfs kunnen zeggen dat het een van de beste manieren is om de stad te verkennen.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1275096\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1275096\" style=\"width: 2559px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/south-america\/colombia\/cartagena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1275096 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ricardo-gomez-angel-d-0GeId5czM-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"bazurto market\" width=\"2559\" height=\"1817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ricardo-gomez-angel-d-0GeId5czM-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2559w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ricardo-gomez-angel-d-0GeId5czM-unsplash-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ricardo-gomez-angel-d-0GeId5czM-unsplash-1024x727.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ricardo-gomez-angel-d-0GeId5czM-unsplash-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ricardo-gomez-angel-d-0GeId5czM-unsplash-1536x1090.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ricardo-gomez-angel-d-0GeId5czM-unsplash-2048x1454.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2559px) 100vw, 2559px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1275096\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Foto door <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@rgaleriacom?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Ricardo Gomez Angel<\/a> op <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/unknown-persons-standing-indoors-d-0GeId5czM?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"m6ydlg\" data-start=\"6023\" data-end=\"6087\">\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f Ga verder dan de mooie straatjes en duik de Bazurto-markt in<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6089\" data-end=\"6178\">Bazurto is niet de gepolijste, pastelkleurige versie van Cartagena. Juist daarom is het zo bijzonder.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6180\" data-end=\"6512\">Het is luidruchtig, snel, intens, kleurrijk, rommelig, boordevol smaken en bruist van het leven. Voor reizigers die de stad graag buiten het ansichtkaartkader willen zien, is dit een van de meest memorabele <strong data-start=\"6358\" data-end=\"6396\">dingen om te doen in Cartagena, Colombia<\/strong>. Het is vooral een aanrader voor fijnproevers, nieuwsgierige zwervers en iedereen die een intensere indruk wil krijgen van het lokale dagelijkse leven.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6514\" data-end=\"6878\">Een rondleiding met gids is hier vaak de beste keuze, vooral voor mensen die hier voor het eerst komen, omdat de markt bij aankomst chaotisch kan aanvoelen en een lokale gids helpt te begrijpen wat er gebeurt, wat je moet proeven en waar je heen moet. Rondleidingen door Bazurto draaien vaak om tropisch fruit, zeevruchten en de Afro-Caribische wortels van de eet- en muziekcultuur van Cartagena.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6880\" data-end=\"6900\"><strong data-start=\"6880\" data-end=\"6900\">De Bazurto-mentaliteit:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"6901\" data-end=\"7029\">\n<p data-start=\"6903\" data-end=\"7029\">ga er met een open geest heen<br data-start=\"6917\" data-end=\"6920\" \/>draag geen kostbare spullen<br data-start=\"6943\" data-end=\"6946\" \/>bewaar waardevolle spullen veilig<br data-start=\"6969\" data-end=\"6972\" \/>verwacht een overdaad aan prikkels<br data-start=\"6997\" data-end=\"7000\" \/>ga met een lege maag weg, ga tevreden weg<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"7031\" data-end=\"7105\">Het is niet het mooiste deel van de stad. Het is wel een van de meest authentieke.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1275097\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1275097\" style=\"width: 2559px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1275097\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fernando-alvarez-7WdZIL6F9wI-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2559\" height=\"2047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fernando-alvarez-7WdZIL6F9wI-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2559w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fernando-alvarez-7WdZIL6F9wI-unsplash-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fernando-alvarez-7WdZIL6F9wI-unsplash-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fernando-alvarez-7WdZIL6F9wI-unsplash-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fernando-alvarez-7WdZIL6F9wI-unsplash-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fernando-alvarez-7WdZIL6F9wI-unsplash-2048x1638.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2559px) 100vw, 2559px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1275097\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Foto door <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@donkanchoso?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Fernando Alvarez<\/a> op <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/people-walking-on-wooden-dock-during-daytime-7WdZIL6F9wI?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1105o9w\" data-start=\"7107\" data-end=\"7166\">\ud83d\udc20 Maak een dagtrip naar het eiland, maar kies de sfeer zorgvuldig<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7168\" data-end=\"7225\">Op een gegeven moment zal Cartagena je toefluisteren: een dagje op de boot.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7227\" data-end=\"7548\">De Rosario-eilanden zijn het klassieke antwoord, en terecht. Het nationale park beslaat een enorm marien gebied voor de kust bij Cartagena en Bar\u00fa, met koraalecosystemen en per boot bereikbaar vanuit de stad. Het is een van de gemakkelijkste manieren om die fantasie van turkoois water aan een eerste reis toe te voegen.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7550\" data-end=\"7633\">Maar hier komt het deel dat brochures graag verzwijgen. Niet elke dag op een eiland voelt hetzelfde.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7635\" data-end=\"7680\"><strong data-start=\"7635\" data-end=\"7680\">Kies de dag op basis van je persoonlijkheid, niet op basis van de hype:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7682\" data-end=\"8061\">\n<li data-section-id=\"egthy4\" data-start=\"7682\" data-end=\"7785\">\n<p data-start=\"7684\" data-end=\"7785\"><strong data-start=\"7684\" data-end=\"7728\">Wil je prachtig water en een makkelijke organisatie?<\/strong> Boek dan een eenvoudige eilandhopping- of strandclubdag.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hsvkic\" data-start=\"7786\" data-end=\"7880\">\n<p data-start=\"7788\" data-end=\"7880\"><strong data-start=\"7788\" data-end=\"7816\">Wil je meer natuursensatie?<\/strong> Zoek dan naar ecogerichte uitstapjes en aanbieders met duidelijke parkregels.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"b5cjuk\" data-start=\"7881\" data-end=\"7940\">\n<p data-start=\"7883\" data-end=\"7940\"><strong data-start=\"7883\" data-end=\"7904\">Wil je totale rust?<\/strong> Vermijd dan de opties waar het meest gefeest wordt.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5zu8ga\" data-start=\"7941\" data-end=\"8061\">\n<p data-start=\"7943\" data-end=\"8061\"><strong data-start=\"7943\" data-end=\"7976\">Wil je Bar\u00fa zonder bootchaos?<\/strong> Een route over land kan een goede manier zijn om Playa Blanca te bereiken.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"8063\" data-end=\"8255\">Bovendien benadrukt de offici\u00eble parkrichtlijn niet voor niets de erkende touroperators en de basisregels voor veiligheid op het water. Leuke content is leuk. <strong data-start=\"8189\" data-end=\"8217\">Veilige boten zijn nog leuker.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"xx7d5c\" data-start=\"8257\" data-end=\"8315\">\ud83d\udecf\ufe0f De beste hostels in Cartagena, Colombia, voor beginners<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/44341\/viajero-cartagena-centro-hostel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><strong data-start=\"8544\" data-end=\"8579\">Viajero Cartagena Centro Hostel<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/44341\/viajero-cartagena-centro-hostel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1275100 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/zdjlaakqbxhptnzkbkg6.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/zdjlaakqbxhptnzkbkg6.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/zdjlaakqbxhptnzkbkg6-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/zdjlaakqbxhptnzkbkg6-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/44341\/viajero-cartagena-centro-hostel\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Boek Viajero Cartagena Centro Hostel<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/271700\/republica-hostel-cartagena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><strong data-start=\"8914\" data-end=\"8944\">Republica Hostel Cartagena<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/271700\/republica-hostel-cartagena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1275101 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/47-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/47-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/47-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/47-1-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/271700\/republica-hostel-cartagena\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Boek Republica Hostel Cartagena<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/36747\/media-luna-hostel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><strong data-start=\"9222\" data-end=\"9243\">Media Luna Hostel<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1275102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/44.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/44.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/44-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/44-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/36747\/media-luna-hostel\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Boek Media Luna Hostel<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8317\" data-end=\"8472\">Voor een reis in Hostelworld-stijl, waarbij de locatie en de gezellige sfeer net zo belangrijk zijn als een goed bed, zijn dit uitstekende keuzes, rechtstreeks van <a href=\"http:\/\/hostelworld.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><strong data-start=\"8452\" data-end=\"8471\">Hostelworld<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"8474\" data-end=\"9516\">\n<thead data-start=\"8474\" data-end=\"8527\">\n<tr data-start=\"8474\" data-end=\"8527\">\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"8474\" data-end=\"8483\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Hostel<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"8483\" data-end=\"8503\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Waarom het opvalt<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"8503\" data-end=\"8527\" data-col-size=\"xl\">Hostelworld-overzicht<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"8542\" data-end=\"9516\">\n<tr data-start=\"8542\" data-end=\"8911\">\n<td data-start=\"8542\" data-end=\"8580\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/44341\/viajero-cartagena-centro-hostel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><strong data-start=\"8544\" data-end=\"8579\">Viajero Cartagena Centro Hostel<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"8580\" data-end=\"8702\">Ideaal voor reizigers die binnen de ommuurde stad willen verblijven en de gezelligheid hoog willen houden zonder in te boeten aan comfort.<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"xl\" data-start=\"8702\" data-end=\"8911\">Beoordeeld met <strong data-start=\"8710\" data-end=\"8717\">een 9,3<\/strong>, op ongeveer <strong data-start=\"8726\" data-end=\"8758\">1,85 km van het stadscentrum<\/strong>. De accommodatie onderscheidt zich door de ligging binnen de ommuurde stad, airconditioning in alle kamers en dagelijkse salsalessen.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"8912\" data-end=\"9219\">\n<td data-start=\"8912\" data-end=\"8945\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/271700\/republica-hostel-cartagena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><strong data-start=\"8914\" data-end=\"8944\">Republica Hostel Cartagena<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"8945\" data-end=\"9034\">Een solide keuze voor reizigers die voor het eerst komen en een uitvalsbasis in de oude stad zoeken met een gezellige sfeer.<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"xl\" data-start=\"9034\" data-end=\"9219\">Beoordeeld met <strong data-start=\"9042\" data-end=\"9049\">een 9,2<\/strong>, op ongeveer <strong data-start=\"9058\" data-end=\"9090\">1,96 km van het stadscentrum<\/strong>. De advertentie vermeldt een ontmoetingsruimte met zwembad en bar en een ligging binnen de oude stadsmuren.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"9220\" data-end=\"9516\">\n<td data-start=\"9220\" data-end=\"9244\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/p\/36747\/media-luna-hostel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><strong data-start=\"9222\" data-end=\"9243\">Media Luna Hostel<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"9244\" data-end=\"9330\">Ideaal voor reizigers die <strong data-start=\"9275\" data-end=\"9295\">de sfeer van Getseman\u00ed<\/strong> willen proeven en gemakkelijk toegang willen tot het nachtleven.<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"xl\" data-start=\"9330\" data-end=\"9516\">Beoordeeld met <strong data-start=\"9338\" data-end=\"9345\">een 7,5<\/strong>, op ongeveer <strong data-start=\"9354\" data-end=\"9386\">1,42 km van het stadscentrum<\/strong>. In de advertentie worden het koloniale gebouw, het zwembad, het gratis ontbijt en de ligging in Getseman\u00ed benadrukt.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"9518\" data-end=\"9662\"><strong data-start=\"9518\" data-end=\"9539\">Korte sfeerhandleiding:<\/strong> Viajero voor klassieke gezelligheid, Republica voor plezier in de oude stad, Media Luna voor backpackerchaos met karakter.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1275099\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1275099\" style=\"width: 1706px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/south-america\/colombia\/cartagena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1275099 post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jimmy-woo-R1IkZtRdGAI-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1706\" height=\"2559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jimmy-woo-R1IkZtRdGAI-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1706w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jimmy-woo-R1IkZtRdGAI-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jimmy-woo-R1IkZtRdGAI-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jimmy-woo-R1IkZtRdGAI-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jimmy-woo-R1IkZtRdGAI-unsplash-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jimmy-woo-R1IkZtRdGAI-unsplash-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1706px) 100vw, 1706px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1275099\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Foto door <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@woomantsing?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Jimmy Woo<\/a> op <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/a-city-street-with-a-church-steeple-in-the-background-R1IkZtRdGAI?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\" class=\"post links\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-section-id=\"5kdqgw\" data-start=\"9664\" data-end=\"9742\"><p>\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\tid=\"cta_buttons\"\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/south-america\/colombia\/cartagena\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"button orange\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"text-color: #FFF; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Boek hostels in Cartagena<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"5kdqgw\" data-start=\"9664\" data-end=\"9742\">\u2600\ufe0f Weet welke beginnersfouten je moet vermijden, voordat Cartagena je deze op de harde manier leert<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"9744\" data-end=\"9819\">Cartagena is betoverend. Cartagena is ook heet genoeg om mensen snel op hun plaats te zetten.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9821\" data-end=\"9862\">Een paar dingen die je reis soepeler laten verlopen:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9864\" data-end=\"9871\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong data-start=\"9864\" data-end=\"9871\">Wat je wel moet doen:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"9872\" data-end=\"10070\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1jjupkh\" data-start=\"9872\" data-end=\"9928\">\n<p data-start=\"9874\" data-end=\"9928\">plan bezienswaardigheden in de buitenlucht voor de ochtend of de late namiddag<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"22lg9p\" data-start=\"9929\" data-end=\"9979\">\n<p data-start=\"9931\" data-end=\"9979\">boek accommodatie op basis van sfeer, niet alleen op prijs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1w22pgc\" data-start=\"9980\" data-end=\"10006\">\n<p data-start=\"9982\" data-end=\"10006\">laat ruimte over om wat rond te dwalen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ug1c6o\" data-start=\"10007\" data-end=\"10070\">\n<p data-start=\"10009\" data-end=\"10070\">zorg voor \u00e9\u00e9n outfit die zowel geschikt is voor bezienswaardigheden als voor het nachtleven<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"10072\" data-end=\"10083\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong data-start=\"10072\" data-end=\"10083\">Niet doen:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"10084\" data-end=\"10303\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1toff9w\" data-start=\"10084\" data-end=\"10128\">\n<p data-start=\"10086\" data-end=\"10128\">plan geen wandeltochten achter elkaar rond het middaguur<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ci83tz\" data-start=\"10129\" data-end=\"10178\">\n<p data-start=\"10131\" data-end=\"10178\">ga er niet automatisch vanuit dat elke stranddag ontspannend is<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bni1zb\" data-start=\"10179\" data-end=\"10249\">\n<p data-start=\"10181\" data-end=\"10249\">onderschat niet hoe veel aangenamer de stad aanvoelt als je een goed hostel als uitvalsbasis hebt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"nr2cd6\" data-start=\"10250\" data-end=\"10303\">\n<p data-start=\"10252\" data-end=\"10303\">alleen \u2018schattige\u2019 kleding inpakken en vergeten dat je ademende kleding nodig hebt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"10305\" data-end=\"10536\">De historische kern van de stad, die op de UNESCO-werelderfgoedlijst staat, ziet er misschien delicaat en romantisch uit, maar Cartagena zelf heeft veelzijdigheid. Het kan op \u00e9\u00e9n dag zowel verfijnd, ruig, strandachtig, kunstzinnig, elegant als heerlijk chaotisch zijn.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10538\" data-end=\"10634\">Daarom vallen nieuwkomers er vaak voor. Er heerst altijd een andere sfeer, slechts \u00e9\u00e9n straat verderop.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10538\" data-end=\"10634\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1275098\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/getty-images-NsHdlWQ4MG8-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2559\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/getty-images-NsHdlWQ4MG8-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2559w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/getty-images-NsHdlWQ4MG8-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/getty-images-NsHdlWQ4MG8-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/getty-images-NsHdlWQ4MG8-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/getty-images-NsHdlWQ4MG8-unsplash-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/getty-images-NsHdlWQ4MG8-unsplash-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2559px) 100vw, 2559px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"ntxfoi\" data-start=\"10636\" data-end=\"10703\">\ud83d\udc83 De beste reisroute voor Cartagena is er een met wat ruimte erin<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"10705\" data-end=\"10818\">Het geheim om Cartagena goed te beleven, is niet om elke mogelijke activiteit erin te proppen. Het gaat erom dagen met contrast te cre\u00ebren.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10820\" data-end=\"11002\">&#8216;s Ochtends de oude binnenstad. Een uitgebreide lunch in de schaduw. Getseman\u00ed als het donker is. De ene dag het fort, de volgende dag een eiland. De ene avond op een chique dakterras, de volgende avond goedkope snacks op straat. Dat is het ritme.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11004\" data-end=\"11339\">Voor reizigers die op zoek zijn naar <strong data-start=\"11033\" data-end=\"11071\">dingen om te doen in Cartagena<\/strong>, is het antwoord niet \u00e9\u00e9n lange lijst met opsommingstekens. Het is een mix van sferen. Wandel over de stadsmuren. Eet iets gefrituurds. Dans mee als de muziek je meesleept. Ga naar het fort. Boek een boottocht. Verblijf in een hostel waar je gemakkelijk mensen ontmoet. Laat de stad een beetje onder je huid kruipen.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11341\" data-end=\"11536\">Dat is meestal het moment waarop Cartagena meer wordt dan alleen een bestemming. Het verandert in de reis waar iedereen achteraf over blijft praten, met een ietwat dromerige blik en een verdacht groot aantal foto\u2019s van de zonsondergang.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Download de Hostelworld-app om nu te boeken<\/h3>\n<h4><a class=\"post links post links\" href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/hostelworld-hostels-hotels\/id348890820?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51103 aligncenter post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/App-IOS-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"60\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a class=\"post links post links\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.hostelworld.app&#038;referrer=mat_click_id=a7e362b8d8149e63507f7d1f7184f176-20171011-8816\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51106 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/App-google-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"60\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<style>#sp-ea-1275103 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}.sp-easy-accordion-enabled .eap_section_title_1275103, body .eap_section_title_1275103 { color: #444; margin-bottom:  30px; }#sp-ea-1275103.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-1275103.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-1275103.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-1275103.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-1275103.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><h2 class=\"eap_section_title eap_section_title_1275103\">FAQ: Things To Do In Cartagena Colombia<\/h2><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1773067763\"><div id=\"sp-ea-1275103\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12751030\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12751030\" aria-controls=\"collapse12751030\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What are the best things to do in Cartagena Colombia for first timers?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse12751030\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1275103\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12751030\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"688\">For first-time visitors, the best things to do in Cartagena Colombia include exploring the colourful streets of the Walled City, visiting Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, walking along the historic city walls at sunset, and spending an evening in the lively neighbourhood of Getseman\u00ed. Many travellers also take a day trip to the Rosario Islands to enjoy Caribbean beaches and clear turquoise water. Cartagena is a city that rewards wandering, so simply walking through its plazas, caf\u00e9s, and colonial streets often becomes one of the most memorable parts of the trip.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12751031\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12751031\" aria-controls=\"collapse12751031\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many days should you spend in Cartagena?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse12751031\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1275103\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12751031\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"1115\">Most travellers find that three to four days is ideal for experiencing Cartagena for the first time. This allows enough time to explore the historic centre, visit major landmarks like Castillo San Felipe, enjoy the nightlife in Getseman\u00ed, and take a day trip to the Rosario Islands. With extra time, travellers can also explore local markets, food tours, and nearby beaches.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12751032\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12751032\" aria-controls=\"collapse12751032\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is Cartagena worth visiting for first-time travellers to Colombia?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse12751032\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1275103\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12751032\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1548\">Yes, Cartagena is often considered one of the best destinations in Colombia for first-time visitors. The city combines colonial history, Caribbean beaches, vibrant culture, and a lively social atmosphere. Its colourful architecture, historic fortifications, and buzzing street life create an experience that feels both relaxed and energetic at the same time.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12751033\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12751033\" aria-controls=\"collapse12751033\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the best area to stay in Cartagena for travellers?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse12751033\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1275103\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12751033\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"2015\">Many travellers choose to stay in the Walled City or Getseman\u00ed. The Walled City is perfect for first-time visitors who want to be close to Cartagena\u2019s main attractions, historic sites, and restaurants. Getseman\u00ed offers a more creative and social atmosphere, with street art, live music, and many popular hostels. Both neighbourhoods are walkable and well connected to the main highlights of the city.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12751034\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12751034\" aria-controls=\"collapse12751034\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> When is the best time to visit Cartagena Colombia?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse12751034\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1275103\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12751034\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2421\">The best time to visit Cartagena is typically between December and April, during the dry season when the weather is sunnier and more predictable. However, Cartagena has a warm tropical climate all year. Even during the rainy season, showers are usually short and followed by sunshine, so the city remains a popular destination throughout the year.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12751035\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12751035\" aria-controls=\"collapse12751035\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are the Rosario Islands worth visiting from Cartagena?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse12751035\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1275103\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12751035\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2871\">Yes, the Rosario Islands are one of the most popular day trips from Cartagena and many travellers consider them a highlight of their visit. Located just off the coast, the islands offer beautiful beaches, clear Caribbean water, and opportunities for snorkelling or relaxing at beach clubs. A day trip to the Rosario Islands provides a relaxing contrast to the lively streets of the city.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12751036\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12751036\" aria-controls=\"collapse12751036\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is Cartagena safe for tourists?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse12751036\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1275103\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12751036\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"3288\">Cartagena is generally considered one of the safest destinations in Colombia for tourists, especially in areas like the Walled City, Getseman\u00ed, and Bocagrande. As with any major tourist destination, travellers should remain aware of their surroundings, keep valuables secure, and avoid poorly lit areas late at night. Most visitors find the city welcoming and easy to navigate.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12751037\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12751037\" aria-controls=\"collapse12751037\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What food should travellers try in Cartagena?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse12751037\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1275103\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12751037\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"><article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:53191fa6-4fbc-4aec-81f7-f78ccaf834a2-5\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-8\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"><div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"><div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b89662c4-0571-4c13-b5b0-05a08b269ccd\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"><div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"><p data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3741\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Cartagena\u2019s food scene reflects the city\u2019s Caribbean roots and cultural influences. Travellers often try local favourites such as arepas de huevo, fresh ceviche, coconut rice with fish, empanadas, and tropical fruit juices. Street food is a big part of the local experience, and many visitors discover that trying different dishes around the city becomes one of the most enjoyable parts of the trip.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12751038\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12751038\" aria-controls=\"collapse12751038\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are hostels in Cartagena good for travellers?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse12751038\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1275103\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12751038\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p data-start=\"3743\" data-end=\"4218\">Yes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/south-america\/colombia\/cartagena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>hostels in Cartagena<\/strong><\/a> are very popular with backpackers, solo travellers, and groups looking for a social and affordable place to stay. Many hostels are located in the Walled City and Getseman\u00ed, which means travellers can easily walk to the main attractions, nightlife, and restaurants. Many hostels also offer rooftop terraces, pools, organised activities, and social events that make it easy to meet other travellers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-12751039\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse12751039\" aria-controls=\"collapse12751039\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> <\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse12751039\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1275103\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-12751039\"> <div class=\"ea-body\">No Content<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-127510310\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse127510310\" aria-controls=\"collapse127510310\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Where can you book hostels in Cartagena?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse127510310\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1275103\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-127510310\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Travellers can find and compare some of the best hostels in Cartagena on <strong><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/south-america\/colombia\/cartagena\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4340\" data-end=\"4383\">Hostelworld<\/a><\/strong>. The platform allows travellers to browse different neighbourhoods, read verified reviews from other backpackers, check ratings, and find accommodation that fits different travel styles and budgets. Many travellers prefer using Hostelworld because it focuses specifically on hostels and social accommodation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-127510311\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse127510311\" aria-controls=\"collapse127510311\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which areas in Cartagena are best for hostels?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse127510311\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1275103\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-127510311\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"><article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:53191fa6-4fbc-4aec-81f7-f78ccaf834a2-6\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"><div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"><div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"80de169b-19ee-4764-9385-b58cb4b91b79\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"><div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"><p data-start=\"4694\" data-end=\"5146\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The most popular areas for hostels are the Walled City and Getseman\u00ed. The Walled City offers a historic atmosphere with beautiful colonial architecture and easy access to major attractions. Getseman\u00ed is known for its lively nightlife, street art, and social backpacker scene. Both neighbourhoods are among the best places to stay when exploring things to do in Cartagena Colombia for the first time.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{ \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"@id\": \"sp-ea-schema-1275103-6ace721ad71e0\", \"mainEntity\": [{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What are the best things to do in Cartagena Colombia for first timers?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"<p>For first-time visitors, the best things to do in Cartagena Colombia include exploring the colourful streets of the Walled City, visiting Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, walking along the historic city walls at sunset, and spending an evening in the lively neighbourhood of Getseman\u00ed. Many travellers also take a day trip to the Rosario Islands to enjoy Caribbean beaches and clear turquoise water. 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