Getting There

  • Flights

    AIRPORT

    Direct flights to Cartagena land at Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG), which is a 10 minute drive to the Walled City of Old Cartagena.

    ROUTES

    You can find nonstop flights from the US into Cartagena (CTG) on Avianca (Star Alliance) from Miami (MIA) and New York (JFK), and on Delta (SkyTeam) from Atlanta (ATL). Additionally, JetBlue often offers flight deals from the US with nonstop flights to Cartagena from New York (JFK) and Ft. Lauderdale (FLL).

  • Passport Requirement

    You need a valid passport to travel to Colombia.

    Make sure your passport is valid 6 months post travel, or they will not let you get on the plane. This means that your passport expiration date must be dated after October 7, 2025 (or later, depending on your departure date from Cartagena).

    A tourist visa is NOT required.

    Renew your passport

  • Check-Mig

    You must fill out the Colombian Immigration Form (Check-Mig) 72 hours before your trip or up to one hour before.

    It is a pre-registration form that you are required to fill out for entry into the country

    Check Mig

Staying There

SOFITEL LEGEND SANTA CLARA

The venue we didn’t want to love, Sofitel Legend Santa Clara is an award-winning colonial luxury family hotel located in the heart of Cartagena’s historic city center. This hotel serves as our main wedding venue and meeting point for all other activities.

We’d love for you to stay here with us, but you are more than welcome to stay wherever you’d like! We have provided recommended options below with a variety of price points.

Alternative Cartagena Accomodations

We’ve included some alternative accommodations below, with a variety of options for price and accessibility. The Walled City is walkable, so we recommend staying within to avoid having to deal with cabs or other forms of transportation.

We don’t have any room blocks at these hotels so feel free to book whenever you would like. Just remember that it’s a popular tourist destination – don’t wait too long!

  • Charleston Santa Teresa

    $400/night | Walled City

    Southern end of the walled city. 14 minute walk to Sofitel Legend Santa Clara.

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  • Casa San Agustin

    $700/night | Walled City

    Gorgeous boutique hotel with an incredible restaurant attached. 6 minute walk to Sofitel Legend Santa Clara

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  • Hotel Movich

    $400/night | Walled City

    Beautiful rooftop bar with 360 degree views of the walled city. 11 minute walk to Sofitel Legend Santa Clara.

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  • Hilton Cartagena

    $250/night | Bocagrande

    Southernmost part of Bocagrande and will not be walkable to Sofitel. 20 minute cab ride to Sofitel Legend Santa Clara

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  • Bastion Luxury Hotel

    $250/night | Walled City

    A modern hotel was built in the style of a 16th-century building. 3 minute walk to Sofitel Legend Santa Clara.

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  • Nacar Hotel Hilton

    $200/night | Walled City

    Part of the Curio Collection by Hilton. 2 minute walk to Sofitel Leged Santa Clara.

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