- Have cash. You should have cash when traveling to Cartagena as some places don’t accept credit cards. Restaurants do, but roadside vendors will want cash.

-Know the safety and security situation: Cartagena is generally considered safe for tourists, but it’s always a good idea to take precautions, such as keeping an eye on your belongings.

-Say "No gracias": Sellers can be insistent in the way they sell things. Just say “no gracias”, and keep it moving.

1. Do a walking tour of the Ciudad Amurallada

2. Go Island Hopping

3. Visit Volcan Totumo

4. Experience the art of bohemian Getsemaní.

5. Cruise the streets of Cartagena in a chiva party bus

6. Walk and get lost in the streets of the Ciudad Amullada

7. See the sunset from the Cafe del Mar or other parts of the Wall.

8. Take a sunset boat ride.