La Matuna Travel Guide
Cartagena




Popular places to visit

Bocagrande Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Bocagrande Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Cartagena. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Cartagena de Indias Convention Center during your trip to Cartagena. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

Isla Grande Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Isla Grande Beach during your travels in Rosario Islands? You can seek out the snorkelling spots in this relaxing area.

Clock Tower
You can learn about the history of Cartagena when you stop by Clock Tower. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

Walls of Cartagena
Learn about the local history of Cartagena with a stop at Walls of Cartagena. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Rosario Islands Oceanarium
Make time to visit the sea animals who live in Rosario Islands Oceanarium during your travels in Rosario Islands. Amble around this relaxing area's beaches or seek out the snorkelling spots.
Things to do

Cartagena Island Hopping: 5-Stop Rosario Islands Tour with Lunch

Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and prívate Bach

Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling

Bora Bora Cartagena Beach Club Full Day Experience

5 Stop Boat Tour Rosario Islands with Lunch, Forts, & Snorkeling
Top hotels in La Matuna

Mood Matuna Hotel Cartagena
The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. The overall experience was good but not excellent. The water went out for half a day in the whole city so that was a big factor on why it wasn’t excellent. Also, the area around the hotel is not that nice and there’s a lot of older buildings that seem ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Terrazas Hotel Boutique
A great little hotel with an unlikely location on the fifth floor of a tall, modern building in the heart of Cartagena’s walled historic centre. Our room - standard with king bed - was extremely spacious and included a balcony that looked over the main, “clock tower” square. I really don’t think ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG
Overall experience was good, hence the 5 stars. Though the outdoor pool needs better maintenance, there were times when it was dirty. And some more vegetarian options in the breakfast buffet. Thanks.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Cartagena
Great hotel and staff
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

OZ Hotel Collection
This is by far the best hotel in Cartagena, Bocagrande area. It’s secured and well maintained. Great buffet breakfast. If I had any complaints, is that the elevators were a little slow but it was due to high occupancy, but not really an issue. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Hilton Cartagena
No ocean view
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Matuna

Cartagena Walled City
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.

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.

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.

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 House of Gabriel Garcia Marquez or Las Bovedas.

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 Clock Tower and Walls of Cartagena.

El Cabrero
If you're spending some time in El Cabrero, Del Cabrero Chapel and Casa de Rafael Núñez are top sights worth seeing.

