Cartagena
Colombia · beach · history · nightlife
8 days · 2 adults · September · 3,155 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (90 days)
September is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,348 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $226 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $256 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $96 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $208 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $72 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $2,302 |
| likely $1,842–$2,763 · $1,151 per person · $288 per day · medium confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,348 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $565 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $544 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $208 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $448 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $72 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,281 |
| likely $2,625–$3,938 · $1,641 per person · $410 per day · medium confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,348 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,220 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,120 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $448 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $896 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $72 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $5,200 |
| likely $4,160–$6,240 · $2,600 per person · $650 per day · medium confidence | |