Zona Norte Travel Guide
Cartagena
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Popular places to visit
Bocagrande Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Bocagrande Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Cartagena. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Isla Grande Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Isla Grande Beach during your travels in Rosario Islands? You can seek out the snorkelling spots in this relaxing area.
Walls of Cartagena
Learn about the local history of Cartagena with a stop at Walls of Cartagena. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Las Bovedas
You can enjoy retail therapy at Las Bovedas during your visit to Cartagena. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
National Aviary of Colombia
Enjoy an outing to National Aviary of Colombia during your stay in Cartagena.
San Pedro Claver Church and Convent
After visiting San Pedro Claver Church and Convent, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cartagena. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Top hotels in Zona Norte
Las Americas Casa de Playa
The building needs some maintenance specially the bathrooms in the Torre del Mar. Everything else was excellent. Food and service were fantastic.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Dreams Karibana Cartagena Golf & Spa Resort - All Inclusive
The staff are some of the best staff in any hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Extremely helpful and welcoming
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hotel Las Americas Torre del Mar
La atencion en todas sus instalaciones fue excelente, la limpieza de la habitación, los Espacios del hotel muy lindos, la piscina espectacular !
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Sonesta Hotel Cartagena
Hotel muy agradable, instalaciones muy cómodas, dos posicionas, buen gimansio y restaurante. Tuve un cambio de habitación por problema con el aire acondicionado, el hotel muy amablemente me cambió la habitación y aunque la primera habitación era más antigua y tenía un olor a húmedo, la segunda era ...
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Radisson Cartagena Ocean Pavillion Hotel
Great hotel and staff. Beach access but it’s a public beach so make sure you get the recommended vendor for tarps. Pool is not big. Food and service are the highlights. Room was not ready at 3 pm but hotel gave us some make up gifts. It’s pretty far from city center and traffic can be rough. All ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hotel Summer Frente Al Mar
Excellent view,super clean and very modern the hotel
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zona Norte
Manzanillo del Mar
Though Manzanillo del Mar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Playa Manzanillo and Karibana Golf Club.
La Boquilla
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to La Boquilla. A stop by La Boquilla Beach or Las Americas International Convention Center might round out your trip.
Cielo Mar
If you're spending some time in Cielo Mar, Las Americas International Convention Center and La Boquilla Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Marbella
Seaside views, historical sites and restaurants are just a few things travellers enjoy about Marbella. Check out Marbella Beach or Crespo Linear Park while you're exploring the area.
Crespo
Beaches, historical sites and restaurants are some highlights of Crespo. You might stop by Las Americas International Convention Center or La Boquilla Beach while you're in the area.
Torices
While Torices may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Marbella Beach and Walls of Cartagena.
