Manga 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 Manga

Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Manga by IHG
Not good
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG
Nice pool with bar Clean great staff at the pool bar
Reviewed on 21 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

Sofitel Barú Cartagena
Just returned from an absolutely amazing stay in **Sofitel Barú Calablanca Beach Resort** in **Barú**, and I can’t recommend it enough. 🌴 If you’re looking for a place to truly disconnect, this is it. The atmosphere was incredibly tranquil—perfect for sitting quietly, relaxing, and soaking in the ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Manga

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.

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.

La Matuna
La Matuna is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by India Catalina Monument, a top place to visit in the area.

Bocagrande
Bocagrande is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Rio Cartagena Casino and Plaza Bocagrande Commercial Center, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cartagena.

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.

Torices
While Torices may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Marbella Beach and Walls of Cartagena.

