We are flying from Dallas to Miami to Cartagena on American Airlines. Spirit also offers flights and other major airlines.

The 2 main ways to get to Cartagena are:

1. Directly from USA: there are direct flights from: NYC, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale!

2. You can also connect though Bogota with direct flights from: Washington D.C., NYC, Atlanta, Orlando, Dallas, and Los Angeles.

Airport: Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG)

You must complete this online immigration form prior to checking in for your flight (both Entrance to Colombia and Departure from Colombia). You can complete the form up to 72 hours prior to your departure and we recommend doing so in advance. This form requests basic information about your trip. You can complete the form on using this link: Check - Mig Migration Colombia

The old town Walled City is only a 15-20 minute drive from the airport. There will be plenty of taxis lined up when you exit the airport to your left (it should cost about 20,000 Colombian pesos approximately $5 USD - confirm this with your driver in advance). You will need to pay in Colombian pesos so visit the money exchange at the airport first.

Cartagena is very walkable and easy to get around. You will not need to rent a car because everything is relatively close and taxis are easily accessible and inexpensive, but we do suggest asking your driver how much it costs to get to your location beforehand.

If you plan on exploring outside of the walled city Taxis’ are your best option. While Uber technically works in Cartagena, there are not many drivers so it’s most convenient to jump in a cab.

Colombia's official currency is the Colombian Peso (COP). Exchange foreign currencies into pesos at exchange houses only at airports, hotels, and banks. There are ATMs on the street and most places take debit cards and credit cards. We recommend getting cash at Servibanca ATM machines throughout the city. The fees are significantly less than those at the airport and most exchange houses in the walled city.

Colombian Pesos, or COP. The exchange rate is typically around $1 USD = ~4000 pesos. So take the pesos and divide by 4000 to get your dollars.

Useful conversions:

10,000 pesos = ~2.50 USD

25,000 pesos = ~6.25 USD

100,000 pesos = ~25 USD

You can exchange money at the airport when you arrive at Cartagena. After claiming your checked luggage you will be processed through one more security check point. After the security check point, you will find a currency exchange window right before exiting the airport .If you plan to take a taxi to the hotel We advise you exchange some money prior to leaving the Cartagena airport.

Stores, bars and restaurants accept credit cards. However, you will need to exchange money for cab rides, street vendors, souvenirs, etc. We recommend double checking whether your bank charges foreign transaction fees and letting them know you will be traveling abroad to prevent your bank from freezing your card.

To see conversion rates visit the following:

Colombian Peso (COP) to American Dollar (USD)