Day 1
The walled city
- 9:00Old CitySight
- 10:00Old CitySight
- 11:30Church of San Pedro ClaverOld CitySight
- 17:30Old CityWalk
Day by day
Day 2
San Felipe and Getsemaní
- 8:30San LázaroSight
- 15:00GetsemaníWalk
- 19:00Plaza de la TrinidadGetsemaníSight
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Day 3
The Rosario Islands
- 8:00Islas del RosarioRosario IslandsDay trip
Day 4
Museums and the vaults
- 9:30Old CitySight
- 11:30Old CitySight
- 15:00Old CitySight
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Cartagena questions
Is 4 days enough for Cartagena?
Four days covers the Old City walls, San Felipe fort, Getsemaní, and Rosario Islands. Book the Rosario boat tour one day ahead and walk or take short taxi rides between sites.
Do I need to book Castillo San Felipe de Barajas ahead?
Buy tickets on site but arrive before 9 am to skip lines. Combine the fort visit with Getsemaní the same afternoon using a taxi for under 10 USD.
How do I get to Islas del Rosario from Cartagena?
Depart by boat from Muelle Turistico at 8 am. Day tours cost about 50 USD per person and return by late afternoon.
Do I need reservations for the Palace of the Inquisition?
No advance booking is required. Pay at the door and visit in the morning to avoid afternoon heat before moving to Museo del Oro Zenú nearby.
