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Cartagena in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Cartagena covers history, beaches and fun. Here is how to spend three perfect days on the Caribbean coast — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old Town & castle
  2. 2Day 2: Rosario Islands
  3. 3Day 3: Cholón or mud volcano
  4. 4City, sea & fun

Day 1: Old Town

The walled city, Getsemaní and the castle.

Day 2: islands

Boat to the Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca.

Day 3: party or mud

A Cholón party boat or the Totumo mud volcano.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Cartagena — prices per person.

Visita a Cartagena Playa Blanca sull'isola di Baru
Cartagena
Visita a Cartagena Playa Blanca sull'isola di Baru
4.7(824)·9 ore
da$40/ persona
via Viator
Cartagena 5 - Stop Island Hop Boat Party con pranzo, Cholon e Baru
Cartagena
Cartagena 5 - Stop Island Hop Boat Party con pranzo, Cholon e Baru
4.8(834)·7 ore
da$60/ persona
via Viator
Tour di Mezza Giornata al Vulcano di Fango Totumo da Cartagena
Cartagena
Tour di Mezza Giornata al Vulcano di Fango Totumo da Cartagena
4.6(1,601)·4 ore
da$50/ persona
via Viator
Tour del vulcano Totumo + spuntino
Cartagena
Tour del vulcano Totumo + spuntino
4.6(46)·4 ore
da$42/ persona
via Viator
Vulcano Totumo : il viaggio di rinnovamento della pelle in Colombia
Cartagena
Vulcano Totumo : il viaggio di rinnovamento della pelle in Colombia
4.5(37)·8 ore
da$45/ persona
via Viator

Cartagena in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Cartagena?
Three days covers the walled Old Town on day one, the Rosario Islands on day two, and a Cholón party boat or the Totumo mud volcano on day three — combining history, Caribbean beaches and fun.
What is the best day trip from Cartagena for 3 days?
The Rosario Islands are the most beautiful, a Cholón party boat the most fun, and the Totumo mud volcano the most unusual; all are rewarding.
How do I plan a 3-day Cartagena itinerary?
Spend day one in the Old Town, day two on the Rosario Islands, and day three on a party boat or at the mud volcano, booking the boat trips ahead.

Explore more in Cartagena

Walled City & HistoryRosario IslandsParty Boats & CruisesTotumo Mud Volcano