Current pricing for Cartagena:
Short Time: Budget $30-50, Mid $50-80, Premium $80-150+
Long Time: 2-3x short time rate
Tips: Round up 10%.
What are others paying?
Long stay in Cartagena — costs
Started by SeattleSam · 10 Mar 2026 · 899 views
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11 Mar 2026 at 03:19
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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13 Mar 2026 at 00:08
Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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14 Mar 2026 at 16:26
I was there in March and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $79/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $79/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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15 Mar 2026 at 16:47
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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17 Mar 2026 at 10:07
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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17 Mar 2026 at 17:52
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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18 Mar 2026 at 09:32
This matches my experience. Cartagena is one of my favorites.
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19 Mar 2026 at 01:20
Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
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20 Mar 2026 at 20:23
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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22 Mar 2026 at 07:02
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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22 Mar 2026 at 16:03
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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24 Mar 2026 at 05:20
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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24 Mar 2026 at 11:38
Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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24 Mar 2026 at 22:39
Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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25 Mar 2026 at 10:08
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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26 Mar 2026 at 04:15
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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26 Mar 2026 at 07:37
This matches my experience. Cartagena is underrated.
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26 Mar 2026 at 07:43
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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26 Mar 2026 at 12:45
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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