My list of PROs & CONs to Cartagena, Columbia

I had the opportunity to stay in Cartagena, Columbia for two weeks last year while working my remote job & had the best time staying at the Selina Co-working Hostel in Getsemani. After two full weeks there, here are my PROs and CONs to this up-and-coming tourist destination.

PROs:

- Delicious food options when you find nicer restaurants - also great local food from street vendors

- Fun nightlife scene & bar crawls at basically any hostel you go to

- Very walkable city & easy to get around

- East to meet people & lots of backpackers in the hostels

- Such a cute, colorful, one-of-a-kind city

CONs:

- Small city so easy to hit all of the touristy spots in a few short days

- Be very aware of pickpockets

- The city seems very touristy at first glance - don’t be fooled though, there are some very unique things to do!

In general, I would recommend 3-4 days in Cartagena & take a look at all of the boat trips out to the Rosario islands!

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