La Matuna Travel Guide

Cartagena

Photograph Archive of Cartagena, Colombia.
Photograph Archive of Cartagena, Colombia.
Photo of Castillo de San Felipe De Barajas, taken from Baluarte San Miguel de Chambacu, along the city wall.  Construction of the fortress commenced in 1536 and expanded in 1657.  It was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1984.
Statue of La India Catalina, indigenous woman who was abducted and served as a guide/interpreter for Conquistadores.  Sculpted by Eladio Gil Zambrana in 1974 as a tribute to the Carib people who inhabited the area before the Spanish conquest.
View of the old town


Top hotels in La Matuna

Mood Matuna Hotel Cartagena

Mood Matuna Hotel Cartagena

4 out of 5
Cra. 9a #32, La Matuna Cartagena Bolívar
The price is Rp1.883.614 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
Rp1.883.614
Rp1.883.614 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Clock Tower and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (439 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Mood Matuna Hotel Cartagena
 Terrazas Hotel Boutique

Terrazas Hotel Boutique

5 out of 5
Calle 32 No. 8-22, La Matuna Cartagena Bolívar
The price is Rp2.769.030 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
Rp2.769.030
Rp2.769.030 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Stay at this luxury B&B in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Bocagrande Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
This hotel was very well appointed (rooms were large and clean). In many ways, the hotel was excellent - clean, spacious and very well located (just outside the main entrance to the Old City. Two issues however. Finding the hotel is not easy. It occupies on floor in an office block. You have to enter ...

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Terrazas Hotel Boutique
InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

4 out of 5
Bocagrande Carrera 1 No. 5-01 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is Rp2.785.812 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
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Rp2.785.812 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Stay at this beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,439 reviews)
We had an amazing stay at the InterContinental Cartagena and loved every minute of it. The hotel is perfectly located right on the beach, making it easy to relax and enjoy the ocean, and it’s also very walkable. Just across the street there are tons of shopping options for souvenirs and clothing, ...

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG
Hyatt Regency Cartagena

Hyatt Regency Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Carrera 1 No 12-118 Cartagena CO
The price is Rp3.423.528 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
Rp3.423.528
Rp3.423.528 total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,431 reviews)
Location services food was incredible

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Cartagena
Hilton Cartagena

Hilton Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Almirante Brion, El Laguito Cartagena
The price is Rp3.307.732 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
Rp3.307.732
Rp3.307.732 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Stay at this luxury resort in Cartagena. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,340 reviews)
yes and yes very friendly staff we loved it.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Hilton Cartagena
Bondo Estudio

Bondo Estudio

3.5 out of 5
Barrio Marbella Carrera 2A #49-60 Cartagena Bolívar
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (648 reviews)
The staff at this hotel are really nice and helpful. The ladies at the cafe and the pool bar were very warm and friendly. The girls at the spa were amazing when I got my massage. The maids and cleaners were always smiling and would greet you. Rooms were clean, bathrooms are concrete floors but clean ...

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Bondo Estudio
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Other neighbourhoods around La Matuna

Church of St Peter Claver in Cartagena, Colombia

Cartagena Walled City

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

Cartagena Walled City is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Clock Tower and Bolivar Square while you're in town.

Cartagena Walled City
Colombia , Cartagena de Indias is a Unesco Heritage World - Drone aerial view of Downtown of historic colonial Spanish city with colored houses and church in Getsemani district

Getsemani

Travellers come to Getsemani for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Plaza de la Trinidad and Los Pegasos Dock while you're in town.

Getsemani
Old Town

Cartagena Centro

Unique features of Cartagena Centro include the museums and historical sites. Make a stop by Plaza Santo Domingo or Bolivar Square while you're exploring the area.

Cartagena Centro
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DESTINATION: CENTRO HISTORICO Cartagena, Colombia -  Cartagena's old town is a beautiful explosion of colour and culture. It's easy to idle the time away juat wandering the streets, finding something different on every corner. Despite the old town being filled with boutique coffee shops, there's still a lot for the budget conscience traveller. 

HOW TO GET THERE: Cartagena has its own airport or you can catch a bus from other major cities in Colombia. 

WHERE TO STAY: Green House Hostel - Is in the centre of the Old Town and breakfast is free! Unfortunately accommodation in Cartagena doesn't come cheap. A bed in dorm room with a fan costs 11GBP/40,000COP per night. 

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San Diego

San Diego is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Las Bovedas or Centro Comercial La Serrezuela.

San Diego
Panoramic view of the San Felipe de Barajas Castle, Cartagena Colombia

Pie del Cerro

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pie del Cerro and surrounding area, you can visit Centro Comercial La Serrezuela and Clock Tower.

Pie del Cerro
Cartagena skyline dominating caribbean coastline in colombia

El Cabrero

If you're spending some time in El Cabrero, Rafael Nunez Museum and House and Del Cabrero Chapel are top sights worth seeing.

El Cabrero


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