Progreso 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.
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.
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.
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
Top hotels in Progreso
Hyatt Regency Cartagena
The staff was excellent. Everybody made sure you feel good and enjoy your stay. The location was perfect. Easy access to everything. I would definitely recommend it.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG
Breakfast excellent, nice staff very friendly
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
OZ Hotel Collection
The breakfast menu was supper vanity and taste good
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hilton Cartagena
The game room was a hit for my kids after a long day!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Sofitel Barú Cartagena
My stay at Sofitel Barú Calablanca Beach Resort was absolutely incredible from start to finish. 🌟 The service was truly amazing — the staff went above and beyond at every moment and are honestly some of the best I’ve experienced anywhere. The rooms were spotless, beautifully designed, and very comfortable, ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Dreams Karibana Cartagena Golf & Spa Resort - All Inclusive
Good pool access with chaise lounges available at the pool throughout the day.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Progreso
Santa Clara
Santa Clara might not have many top sights, but Contecar Terminal and Promenade of La Castellana are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Las Americas
While Las Americas isn't home to many top sights, Promenade of La Castellana and Jaime Moron Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Manga
Travellers like the historical sites in Manga, and Port of Cartagena is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 Caribe Plaza and Clock Tower.
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.
Crespo
Beaches, historical sites and restaurants are some highlights of Crespo. You might stop by Las Americas International Convention Center or La Boquilla Beach while you're in the area.