Safety info for Cartagena:
General: More caution needed but manageable.
Watch Out: Pickpocketing in crowded bars.
Scams: Taxi broken meter scam.
Stay smart, stay safe.
Cartagena safety update
Started by CanuckTraveller · 15 Mar 2026 · 1585 views
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16 Mar 2026 at 03:16
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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17 Mar 2026 at 18:57
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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18 Mar 2026 at 14:51
I was there in January and prices were exactly as described.
Spent about $83/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
Spent about $83/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
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18 Mar 2026 at 20:14
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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19 Mar 2026 at 22:17
Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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20 Mar 2026 at 03:18
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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21 Mar 2026 at 19:01
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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23 Mar 2026 at 05:28
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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23 Mar 2026 at 15:03
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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23 Mar 2026 at 17:24
How does it compare to Czech Republic?
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24 Mar 2026 at 14:15
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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26 Mar 2026 at 09:34
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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26 Mar 2026 at 11:20
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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26 Mar 2026 at 11:21
This matches my experience. Cartagena is great value.
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26 Mar 2026 at 16:51
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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27 Mar 2026 at 01:37
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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27 Mar 2026 at 04:27
Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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27 Mar 2026 at 11:28
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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27 Mar 2026 at 17:14
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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