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Cartagena with kids
A colourful walled old town, Caribbean islands and fresh fruit on every corner.
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Which ages it suits
What children love
- Walking the old city walls at sunset
- A boat trip to the Rosario Islands
- The tunnels of Castillo San Felipe
- Bathing in the El Totumo mud volcano
Worth knowing
- Change in Bogotá or Madrid.
- Hot and humid all year round.
- Check GOV.UK travel advice for Colombia before booking.
What a week in Cartagena costs a family
For two adults and two children aged 4 and 8, expect roughly £2,920 for return flights, £1,260 for a family room or apartment and £945 to spend in April, one of the best months to go. That's about £5,125 in all. The cheapest month is May, at about £4,535.
| Month | Season | Family of four, 7 nights |
|---|---|---|
| JanuaryBest | Peak | £5,891 |
| FebruaryBest | Peak | £5,891 |
| MarchBest | Peak | £5,891 |
| AprilBest | Busy | £5,125 |
| May | Normal | £4,535 |
| June | Normal | £4,535 |
| July | Busy | £5,125 |
| August | Busyschool hols | £5,571 |
| September | Normal | £4,535 |
| October | Normal | £4,535 |
| November | Normal | £4,535 |
| DecemberBest | Peak | £5,891 |
Return flights from London. Short-haul airlines usually charge children the adult fare. A mid-range family room or apartment, plus food, local transport and days out. Prices go up in UK school holidays; August is counted as school holidays here. These are rough guides, not quotes. Plan your own holiday to see costs for your party, dates and holiday style, and add real prices as you find them.
When to go
The best months for Cartagena are January, February, March, April and December. January, February, March and December are peak season, when prices are highest.
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