La Matuna

Cartagena

Photograph Archive of Cartagena, Colombia.
Photograph Archive of Cartagena, Colombia.
Photo of Castillo de San Felipe De Barajas, taken from Baluarte San Miguel de Chambacu, along the city wall.  Construction of the fortress commenced in 1536 and expanded in 1657.  It was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1984.
Statue of La India Catalina, indigenous woman who was abducted and served as a guide/interpreter for Conquistadores.  Sculpted by Eladio Gil Zambrana in 1974 as a tribute to the Carib people who inhabited the area before the Spanish conquest.
View of the old town

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Things to do


Top hotels in La Matuna

Mood Matuna Hotel Cartagena

Mood Matuna Hotel Cartagena

4 out of 5
Cra. 9a #32, La Matuna Cartagena Bolívar
The price is €114 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
€114
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Clock Tower and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (449 reviews)
The staff were incredibly kind, professional and team players in this cozy little boutique hotel where we were made to feel immediately at home with their delicious and plentiful breakfasts made right on the spot, fresh and nutritious! We would like to send out a special shout out to their 2 in house ...

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Mood Matuna Hotel Cartagena
 Terrazas Hotel Boutique

Terrazas Hotel Boutique

5 out of 5
Calle 32 No. 8-22, La Matuna Cartagena Bolívar
The price is €135 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
€135
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Stay at this luxury B&B in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Bocagrande Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
Clean hotel, near to everything. Easy access 24 hours.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Terrazas Hotel Boutique
InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

4 out of 5
Bocagrande Carrera 1 No. 5-01 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is €169 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
€169
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,481 reviews)
I really enjoyed my stay at InterContinental Cartagena. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the rooms were very nice and spacious.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG
Hyatt Regency Cartagena

Hyatt Regency Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Carrera 1 No 12-118 Cartagena CO
The price is €175 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
€175
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,446 reviews)
Excellent hotel. Clean, awesome rooms and showers

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Hyatt Regency Cartagena
Hilton Cartagena

Hilton Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Almirante Brion, El Laguito Cartagena
The price is €166 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
€166
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this luxury resort in Cartagena. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,349 reviews)
Very clean room.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Hilton Cartagena
Bondo Estudio

Bondo Estudio

3.5 out of 5
Barrio Marbella Carrera 2A #49-60 Cartagena Bolívar
The price is €77 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€77
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (673 reviews)
The place was excellent, the service was great, and they attended to my needs super quickly. The room was decent, perfect for resting since we didn't spend much time in the room. Overall, I loved it! It has everything: a coffee shop for breakfast or snacks, lunch options, and a bar. The terrace was ...

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Bondo Estudio
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Other neighbourhoods around La Matuna

Church of St Peter Claver in Cartagena, Colombia

Cartagena Walled City

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

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.

Cartagena Walled City
Colombia , Cartagena de Indias is a Unesco Heritage World - Drone aerial view of Downtown of historic colonial Spanish city with colored houses and church in Getsemani district

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.

Getsemani
Old Town

Cartagena Centro

Unique features of Cartagena Centro include the museums and historical sites. Make a stop by Plaza Santo Domingo or Bolivar Square while you're exploring the area.

Cartagena Centro
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DESTINATION: CENTRO HISTORICO Cartagena, Colombia -  Cartagena's old town is a beautiful explosion of colour and culture. It's easy to idle the time away juat wandering the streets, finding something different on every corner. Despite the old town being filled with boutique coffee shops, there's still a lot for the budget conscience traveller. 

HOW TO GET THERE: Cartagena has its own airport or you can catch a bus from other major cities in Colombia. 

WHERE TO STAY: Green House Hostel - Is in the centre of the Old Town and breakfast is free! Unfortunately accommodation in Cartagena doesn't come cheap. A bed in dorm room with a fan costs 11GBP/40,000COP per night. 

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San Diego

San Diego is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to House of Gabriel Garcia Marquez or Las Bovedas.

San Diego
Panoramic view of the San Felipe de Barajas Castle, Cartagena Colombia

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 Centro Comercial La Serrezuela and Clock Tower.

Pie del Cerro
Cartagena skyline dominating caribbean coastline in colombia

El Cabrero

If you're spending some time in El Cabrero, Del Cabrero Chapel and Casa de Rafael Núñez are top sights worth seeing.

El Cabrero


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