Colombia
Cartagena
#3 Top 5 cities
Cartagena is attractive for those wanting the sea and strong tourism infrastructure, but premium areas are pricier and the city is more seasonal.
Country overview
Population
914Β 552
Year-round temperatures
Day: 30°C aΕΎ 32°C
Night: 24°C aΕΎ 26°C
Climate
Very warm tropical coast with high humidity throughout the year.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
4/10
Food cost
5/10
Business friendliness
5/10
Safety
5/10
Cartagena's tourist areas have frequent theft, scams and robbery, while crime risk increases away from heavily visited zones and after dark; licensed transport and discreet valuables are advisable.
Natural disaster resilience
3/10
Cartagena is highly exposed to coastal and urban flooding, sea-level rise, extreme heat and occasional tropical storms; drainage limitations can magnify heavy-rain disruption.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
7/10
Internet speed
6/10
Internet stability
6/10
Electricity stability
7/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- πΊπΈAmericans
- πͺπΈSpanish
- π¨π¦Canadians
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Beaches and sea
- +Tourist infrastructure
- +Strong foreign community
Cons
- βHigher prices
- βTourism seasonality
- βLocal traffic pressure