Travel & Stay
Travel Recommendations
From Europe
There are direct flights to Cartagena (CTG) from the following cities:
Amsterdam, Madrid, Milan, Zurich
From the USA
There are direct flights to Cartagena (CTG) from the following cities:
New York, Atlanta, Orlando, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale
From Dubai
Emirates flies to Bogota (with a short stop in Miami), from where you can fly to Cartagena.
Alternatively, you can take KLM to Amsterdam and fly directly to Cartagena from there
When you arrive
Getting around Cartagena is very easy, inside of the walled city, you can pretty much walk everywhere. Ubers are widely available and relatively cheap compared to Europe/US.
Hotel Recommendations
Wedding venue
All wedding festivities will take place in, or around, the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara. We have been able to secure a special rate for a Superior Room including breakfast (subject to availability) for guests who would like to join us there.
Single occupancy: $375
Double occupancy: $400
To book this rate, please contact:
ana.figueroa@sofitel.com
Alternative
A more contemporary styled boutique hotel in the centre of Cartagena combining colonial architecture with a lush garden and tranquil outdoor spaces. Located 7 minutes walking from the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara.
Alternative
Boutique hotel designed with an ode to the past, combining modern luxury with Cartagena’s colonial heritage. A 6 minute walk from the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara.
Alternative
Amarla is a beautifully restored colonial home, each room is styled differently to represent the colors and characters of Colombia’s birds. Located about 10 minutes walking from the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara.
Alternative
A boutique hotel located in the historic centre of Cartagena offering a perfect blend of colonial charm and contemporary design. A 7 minute walk from the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara.
More affordable alternatives
Rent a house with a group
Please note, Cartagena offers many house rental options that can be used for group bookings. Should you be interested in any of the options below, please send a WhatsApp message to: +57 322 5084897
Some recommendations:
Casa Fernandez by Soho (inside historic centre)
Casa Catalina De Mokana by Soho (inside historic centre)
Casa Cascabel by Soho (located in Getsemani)
Casa Marta by Soho (located in Getsemani)
Casa Karina by Soho (inside historic centre)
Stay in Getsemani
Although most events will take place inside the city wall of the old city in Cartagena, there is an up-and-coming area just outside the walled-city that offers more affordable accommodation options.
Getsemani is known for its vivid mural, cocktail bars and the famous Cafe Havana which keeps the party going until dawn.