CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA 🇨🇴| What to do, What to see, Where to Eat & TOURIST TRAPS
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CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA 🇨🇴| What to do, What to see, Where to Eat & TOURIST TRAPS
What are the best things to do in Cartagena?
What to see in Cartagena?
Where to eat in Cartagena?
What is the best food in Cartagena?
Is Cartagena expensive? Is Cartagena cheap? Is Cartagena safe?
Are there any tourist traps in Cartagena to watch out for?
Is the ceviche as good as people say it is?
These are all great questions! Here's a to-the-point video on what we consider the best things to do in Cartagena. It's a breakdown of all the best places and things to do if you only have a handful of days there, and some tourist traps to watch out for!
It's easy to get overwhelmed with the abundance of options available so we put together what we did and loved (Nathan always does quite a bit of research before going).
🇨🇴 And if you’re planning a trip to Colombia soon, let us know which city in Colombia you’re heading to first in the comments below! 🇨🇴
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Thanks for watching guys! Cartagena has it all!! And if you have more questions about it, just ask us in the comments below and we'll help you out! :)🤘🏽
@piyushpunyani9592
2 жыл бұрын
Traveling to Colombia? Watch this video to discover Colombia's highlights! kzread.info/dash/bejne/mniElcOCZra-ZsY.html
@CherryMartinez-zc1ic
Жыл бұрын
Why did you show only dark skin columbians where are the others
Love how you let the culture speak as opposed to the vloggers who constantly fill the video with their own words and opinions. Thank you for the art. Blessings.
@ONWorldTravel
2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the kind words, so much to see there!! Can’t wait to go back! All the best to you!
@shireensaroea946
Жыл бұрын
I like Both styles
Amazing video man. As a native Cartagenero I can truly say you captured Cartagena in its truest essence. I loved it. Thank you.
@ONWorldTravel
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Ismael! Thanks for your comment man.
everything is soo right about your videos, so fun to watch! hands down one of the most underrated channels on YT
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
Sarp Guler Thanks again Sarp, we appreciate the support!! 🙌🏽
Colombia is pure magic 🇨🇴
@ONWorldTravel
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it is Camilo! 🙌🏽
Visiting Colombia is definitely on my bucket list. The culture is so vibrant and the land itself is beautiful!
Loved it! Visited Cartagena for the first time in 2017. Hope to get back there soon. 👍
We love Cartagena! The colors everywhere are so beautiful!
@ONWorldTravel
2 жыл бұрын
Such a vibe 🤘🏽
Thank you for sharing. Much love to Colombia 🇨🇴 from 🇨🇦
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
🙌🏽
Super summary of Cartagena!!!
Dope video man. Very well explained. Can’t wait for pandemic to be over Cartagena is on my list.
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Juan, yea we can't wait for when normal travel can finally resume too.. You're going to love Cartagena man! 🙌🏽
Loved this video. We're going to Bogota and Cartagena in a month and this video made me very excited to see Cartagena!
@ONWorldTravel
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear Andy! You’re going to love it! Good vibes all around there, and good coffee! 🙌🏽
Fun video, thanks for sharing :)
@ONWorldTravel
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Love the video ❤me encanta el video ❤
This seems to be a very charming place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job!
Absolutely love Colombia 🇨🇴
the colors of Colombia are so beautiful !!
@ONWorldTravel
2 жыл бұрын
Yes they are!! So lush! :)
Great video
great video man ! subscribed 😤
@ONWorldTravel
4 жыл бұрын
A Sexy chicken thanks man! 😊
The vibes in this video were awesome
@ONWorldTravel
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nina, appreciate the positive feedback! Cheers! 🙌🏽
I love Cartagena, people are bautiful at heart and the city is wonderful
@ONWorldTravel
2 жыл бұрын
Very true very true
Beautiful video 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks loved the video very informative😊
@ONWorldTravel
4 жыл бұрын
Solet Umanzor 😃👍🏼 wahoo. We recently got a new camera and are very excited to share more ‘travel tips’ video. Thanks Solet! We appreciate your feedback
Thanks for this video! I already visited Bogota, Colombia and I loved it!!!! But, I thinks I would love Cartagena more than Bogota, I loveeeeee the architecture and the colors. Probably will be visiting Cartagena this year ❤️😍 Good video!!!
@ONWorldTravel
2 жыл бұрын
It’s beautiful Janibel! I know you’ll love it! All the best!
a bunch of useful tips. i love it
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that, appreciate the positive feedback man! 💪🏽
Thank you for showing this beatiful city!
@ONWorldTravel
Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure Jakub! We loved it! 🤘🏽
Looks very beautiful indeed.
Can't wait to go back to Cartagena!!!!! Great video!!!!!
@ONWorldTravel
2 жыл бұрын
Heck yea Stephen! Can’t wait to go back too!
this place looks amazing !
@ONWorldTravel
4 жыл бұрын
It is Ernesto! From the food to the nightlife, Cartagena is definitely worth visiting!!
Nice job explaining the vendedoras culture!
Really cool video... Cartagena seems like fun... busy too.
@ONWorldTravel
2 жыл бұрын
It’s awesome Paul! Cheers!
Loved Cartagena! What a wonderful city
@ONWorldTravel
4 жыл бұрын
Definitely Philip! We loved it too :)
@philipperre
4 жыл бұрын
ON World Travel glad you guys loved it. I would def go back.
Subscribed! You have got an awesome travel vlog mate! Good luck with the 100 countries target! Cheers..
@ONWorldTravel
4 жыл бұрын
Hey EZ VIZA! Thanks so much. We really appreciate it :)
Ya suscribí desde Cartagena 🇨🇴 saludos 👋
@ONWorldTravel
4 жыл бұрын
Gracias Leona!! Viva Colombia! :)
Very good video
Ok wow, this inspired me. Cartagena is now on my travel list. Nice Video!!
@ONWorldTravel
2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome, you’ll love it!!
@mikhailabunidal9146
2 жыл бұрын
أصحى (be careful)
From Greece, mate this truly looks promising, subscribed waiting for more local flavor. Be safe !
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Babis!
Such a perfect video
@ONWorldTravel
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lauren! Cheers!
Good video about Cartagena, so thumbs up No. 1000. We visited Colombia in 2017 and it is one of my Top 2 countries of the world, after visiting 137 countries.
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
wow 137 countries. That's incredible. And says a lot about Colombia :-) thanks for your comment Harry
@caob1876
4 ай бұрын
Can you give me your top 5 countries and cities in those countries lol, very interested
@globomanni8407
4 ай бұрын
@@caob1876 1) Antigua/ Guatemala 2) Cartagena / Colombia 3) Jerusalem / Israel 4) Penang / Malaysia 5) Istanbul / Turkey When it comes not to cities, but to countries because of the landscape, then the Philippines is not to miss, as well as the Maldives, Fiji, Samoa and a few Carribean countries as well
Amazing video. Congratulations. Fan from Brazil here.
@ONWorldTravel
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, all the best!
Colombia is an Increíble Country the Only one with three Mountain Ranges that is why It is so Biodiverse it has two Oceans Crystalline Rivers Large Waterfalls Tropical Jungles Dune Deserts paramos Snow Capped Amazonas plains Steppes Caribbean Island Exotic Beaches, the Best Music Cumbia and Vallenato Original folckore Native Raizal 💯%🇨🇴 world Heritage Site And Cultural Identity of Colombia and Colombians!!! Friendly Happy And Autentic People 👍
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
Nailed it!!
@lawrencewright2816
2 жыл бұрын
@@ONWorldTravel Yup. Canadian retired in Colombia with zero desire to go back to Chinada.
I absolutely loved Cartagena! 😍 beautiful video. I still have videos of the street rappers lol
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mariah!! Yea those street rappers are a trip and make the experience there so unique! 😂
You two couldn't make a bad video of you tried. They always make me hungry and want to go visit.
I'm visiting Colombia mid next year. Am really excited!!
@ONWorldTravel
2 жыл бұрын
Woo! So exciting John! Have an awesome trip!
@johntziannis359
2 жыл бұрын
@@ONWorldTravel Thank you!
This was very well out together. Thanks for the heads up regarding the entertainers who are going to ask for money on the streets. 😌
@ONWorldTravel
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Linette! Haha yesss... they'll getcha! They are very talented, too. Thanks for your comment. :)
@kwtravels9065
4 жыл бұрын
Beware nothing is free in Colombia even if they tell you it is.
@rubylimey7614
4 жыл бұрын
They are relentless!..smh Love the city though
Thank you for an amazing, informative video from a photographer's point of view. I have a random question, how much is acceptable to tip there, particularly the native ladies with baskets that pose with you for pics? I'm going there at the end of the month. Thnx again!
Muy lindo ❤
@ONWorldTravel
11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
Amazing place Cartagena is!
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it is Huzefa, such an awesome place!! :)
@huzefagirnary1064
3 жыл бұрын
@@ONWorldTravel I do want to travel to Colombia in general one day. No idea when I'll get the chance now lol
great vid! can we get the creds on that fire song at 3:10??? it fire!
Cartagena ,.....with latin music ....so nice ....
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
💃🏼
amazing content, you deserve more views
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that Simon! We're just trying to make the best videos we can! :)
Omg so pretty I want to get out of Miami . Just to have a change of scenery, change of heart new new people 🥲
@ONWorldTravel
2 жыл бұрын
Colombia’s got a lot to offer. We also loved Medellin a lot. It’s always good to switch it up! ✌🏽
Great video. Been thinking about Cartagena for my 40th bday!
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
That would be awesome Karen, Cartagena is so fun!! :)
@BKLYNDIVA81
3 жыл бұрын
i'm going for mine. very excited
@mikhailabunidal9146
2 жыл бұрын
إنبسطي بس أصحي بنفس الوقت كارين. Sé feliz pero a la misma vez ten cuidado Karén. (Be happy but careful at the same time Karen)
Awesome video What camera were u using
@ONWorldTravel
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tech'N Mechanics! Panasonic GH5 🤘🏽
love it
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
Hell yea, Cartagena is 🔥
@SandStormXII
3 жыл бұрын
@@ONWorldTravel can't wait to go
Awesome video! What equipment did you shoot it with?
@ONWorldTravel
2 жыл бұрын
A lumix GH5 👍🏼
Great video, what camera do you use ?
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
Hey! We use a Panasonic Lumix GH5, it's great for vlogging and can take some nice photos too! 🤙🏽
I've got our flights and bookings ready for next month.. see you soon Cartagena!!
@ONWorldTravel
2 жыл бұрын
Woo! Have the best time! Safe travels Andres!
@alexbob5209
8 ай бұрын
How it go?
One question, did you come across issues with drinking the water. Or when you are ordering local.. is there an issue with the water they use to make your drinks?
Nice video, but you really should get out of the downtown and see the rest of the city.
@ONWorldTravel
4 жыл бұрын
Joseph Boyle thanks Joseph. Maybe next time! :) hope you’re doing okay during this time!
@EaAsThailand
3 жыл бұрын
I strongly agree & haven't visited yet (late this year) Too many travel videos are so commercial & edited they literally aren't worth watching.. I hope you enjoyed your trip though.
@Ava_sava
3 жыл бұрын
I'm going in May can you tell me some places to go?
@luisbello7592
2 жыл бұрын
Cartagena is an average small Latin American city. Very beautiful things to see and also poverty. I agree, you should visit the whole city. When we can see everything, even those ugly things It's when we really understand the culture.
I love the fact how its all Afro Caribbean! Colombians like Cubans kind of white wash their country but in reality they are heavily African influenced both with people & culture! Cuba is mostly Afro but the those miami refugees would make you think otherwise! Love Cartagena!
Watching this in Cartagena
@ONWorldTravel
2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome, enjoy it!!
😍
@ONWorldTravel
4 жыл бұрын
Thank youuuu! ❤️
@azucenaolim
2 жыл бұрын
Poor horses
Palenque is a construction equivalent to the wooden forts in the wild west, they were built by escaped slaves and were the first republics on the american continent. They are found in other countries too.. The Palenque close to Cartagena is San Basilio de Palenque, in the 70s there was a moment when they had 3 world boxing champions in diffrent weights coming from that small town :)
How easy is it to find the horse and buggy rides?
drinking hot coffee in that hot cartagena sun :P
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes it's good to switch it up! And if we want to taste the real quality of the coffee we can't have ice cubes diluting it 😂
do you have a list of coffee shops and the places you have been if you can please thank you
@ONWorldTravel
2 жыл бұрын
I think I mentioned them in the description 👍🏽
❤
@ONWorldTravel
2 жыл бұрын
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Muchas gracias por video! For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.-John 3:16
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
amen 🙏🏽
👌👏👌👏👍👏👍👍👏👌👏 From Argentina 🙋🙋🙋
@ONWorldTravel
4 жыл бұрын
We hope to visit Argentina when 'normal' travel resumes! :)
I love Latin America! Calling street vendors "tourist traps" is a bit harsh -- They are just trying to make a living. When I first started traveling to Mexico and South America, it was definitely something to get used to, but I have nothing but respect for the men and women who walk the streets all day and night to make HONEST money. The vendors deserve respect and compassion, not judgement. Aside from that, LOL, I love your vlogging style and photography. Thanks for sharing! New subscriber here. I'm heading to Colombia in a couple weeks and arrive in Cartegena. I'm taking a few days to enjoy the city and I'm taking notes while watching this video.
@dr.deborahnixon1192
Жыл бұрын
Not always honest at all. I found them awful and real hustlers. Many have no respect for tourists ex the money we can send their way. They follow you, don't leave you alone. Never sit at an outdoor table- your meal will be ruined.
@josephrabito2421
7 ай бұрын
The street vendors are savages.. they won’t take No for an answer and become extremely aggressive. I understand everyone needs to make money and they live a hard life I would probably never understand, but not being able to walk five feet without being hit up to buy something or if you do decide to buy something they try to screw you over and charge you 3x the price and play games and try to scam you just ruins the whole experience of what could have been an amazing vacation in a beautiful place. Without regulating these street vendors Colombia will never be on top of the tourism industry
Did you visit the beaches in Bocagrande? I spent a bit of time there. It's a gorgeous area! Just so women know, expect a few men to flirt with female solo travelers either to get an easy ride into a developed country or to leech money from you. I was lucky to have had great friends in Manizales who treated me as they would have treated any local woman, but in Bogota and Cartagena, I met both types. Needless to say that I stayed away from the leeches and spent time with the gentlemen.
Es genial, si embargo les podría sugerir traducir sus vídeos al español, gracias
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
Great idea Daniel, we will put Spanish subtitles in next few weeks! Thanks for your support!
did you guys go to the el totumo mud volcano?
@ONWorldTravel
4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately we did not, we'll have to do it next time around! Thanks for the suggestion!
Avoid the horse carriage tour …. Those horses are in bad shape and they suffered a lot of accidents that harms them. Many people from Cartagena are asking to stop this form of animal cruelty but it seems that money comes first. Sometimes you can se one horse pulling a carriage with 6 people…this is not fair for the horse.
Looks like Old San Juan with more locals around.
@ONWorldTravel
4 жыл бұрын
Axel ah really?? We’ve never been before. Thanks for your comment Axel. Hope you’re doing okay during this time!
@leigh5689
3 жыл бұрын
Thats exactly what i thought too especially with the umbrellas
@CuchiGarciaPlaja
3 жыл бұрын
Exactamente es lo que acabo de notar
@Acord718
Жыл бұрын
Lol I thought the same thing 😃 🇵🇷💪🇨🇴
Sheesh I was searching where my surename come from then this vid pop up in my search
Wow!! It looks a lot like Old San Juan in Puerto Rico
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
That's what we've heard, we can't wait to go there too! Thanks for the support!
How much is a good price to give the rappers and the fruit ladies ?
did you go to the el totumo mud volcano?
@ONWorldTravel
4 жыл бұрын
No we didn't, but hopefully next time!
Is November a good time to visit?
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
November is a bit on the warmer side compared to Dec-April but still a great time to visit! The advantage is there are less tourists and flights should be cheaper..
I am going solo next Wed to Monday, what hostels or hostel do you recommend thats near the clock tower and to make new friends?
@ONWorldTravel
2 жыл бұрын
Not too sure on hostels but I know it's pretty easy to make friends with other travelers!! All the best!
¡NUNCA HE VISTO A UNA PERSONA BEBER TANTO CAFÉ! jajaja ahora quiero un poco de café colombiano jajaja
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
Si Edward, el café es tan bueno en Colombia! :)
@lauriryhanen8166
3 жыл бұрын
Tuu Suomeen niin näät! 😅
I plan on visiting Colombia in the mere future, would you recommend Cartagena for first time tourists?
@ONWorldTravel
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it’s an awesome first place to visit!
@golongcoreylong4099
2 жыл бұрын
@@ONWorldTravel awesome! Thank you! One more thing I can’t speak Spanish to save my life would you recommend I learn, or have an interpreter with me?
@gdfgyertgr
Жыл бұрын
@@golongcoreylong4099 I live in Cartagena and I can guide you
@golongcoreylong4099
Жыл бұрын
@@gdfgyertgr I’m down for that 🤙🏾
How long would you say is enough time in Cartagena? 4-5 days?
@ONWorldTravel
2 жыл бұрын
Yea that’s a perfect amount of time to see everything and not feel rushed! 🙌🏽
You don’t “have to” give money to the ladies. You can tip them, (a small amount), if you want. I just gave a woman 2 000 colombian pesos (0.51 United States Dollar) and she “made” me take two photos of her and one with her. She even showed me a cardboard sign that said tips were optional. (March 4, 2024).
Great video, but next time maybe choose a different mode of transportation around the city. Horses and other labour animals are notoriously overworked in many countries.
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Maya, appreciate it!!
What is the name of the guitar song playing at the very end of your video?
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
I don't need you love by Alysha Sheldon
@peterhunt135
3 жыл бұрын
@@ONWorldTravel Thank you
Just got back from Colombia. In Cartagena you will be harassed constantly by street rappers and club promoters from the afternoon to late into the night. Also to keep in mind that there are a lot of sex workers in the streets. Those women will not harass you nor talk to you, they will just stand there until a client goes up and talks to them. Other than that Cartagena was a great place to visit.
The vendors are EXHAUSTING
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
I just give them the "leave me alone" look if it's gets too overbearing haha
@dreezyfranklin
3 жыл бұрын
@@ONWorldTravel I'm thinking about carrying a chicklets tray around my neck just so I can fit in a walk freely lol!
did you go to the el totumo mud volcano in Cartegna?
@ONWorldTravel
4 жыл бұрын
joe smith hey Joe! We didn’t! We’ll have to do our research and check it out next time. Thanks for your comment! 😃
@joesmith9483
4 жыл бұрын
@@ONWorldTravel kzread.info/dash/bejne/dYuhrrhsmriZfrg.html here's a good video of the place. Definitly by daring and get dunked under the mud. Great experience.
Going in a few months. Would like to rent a catamaran for the group. Thoughts...
@ONWorldTravel
2 жыл бұрын
A catamaran anywhere is badass, so I think it will be fun no matter what 👌🏽
What area of the city did you stay(hotel, etc)?
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
We stayed just outside Getsemani, it was about a 10 minute walk to the Old Town but much quieter.
Is there restriction right now to travel to Colombia and visit the cities there for COVID19?
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
Not too sure at the moment, things have been changing a lot lately and we are currently living in the US...I'd join an Colombian expat group on Facebook
Cartagena is the best city from colombia
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
It's so beautiful there, good vibes!
bro my last name is cartagena now you just know there is a country in cartagena 😮😮😍
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
hahaha thats awesome!
@8kobebryant243
Жыл бұрын
is a city in a country
back when it was safe to travel
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
Don't know how it is now, but it felt very safe when we were there. I know things are not back to normal yet because of Covid, especially the social scene but I know a few people still traveling around and having a great time enjoying the nature!! :)
Are there any fun activities to do in Colombia?
Is it safe to visit Cartagena? Does it really enjoy going there?
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
Felt very safe. They definitely cater the old town to tourists (where you spend a lot of your time). Highly recommend!
@luisbello7592
2 жыл бұрын
I'm from Colombia. Security in Latin America is not the same as in the first world. But yes, you can travel safe to cartagena. Just find someone to guide you and you'll enjoy the best experience
AAA production...in all aspects....but pre covid now
@ONWorldTravel
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris!! Yea we hope things go back to normal soon so we can fully enjoy Colombia again! :)