La Matuna Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo of Castillo de San Felipe De Barajas, taken from Baluarte San Miguel de Chambacu, along the city wall.  Construction of the fortress commenced in 1536 and expanded in 1657.  It was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1984.
Photo of Castillo de San Felipe De Barajas, taken from Baluarte San Miguel de Chambacu, along the city wall.  Construction of the fortress commenced in 1536 and expanded in 1657.  It was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1984.
Statue of La India Catalina, indigenous woman who was abducted and served as a guide/interpreter for Conquistadores.  Sculpted by Eladio Gil Zambrana in 1974 as a tribute to the Carib people who inhabited the area before the Spanish conquest.
View of the old town

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Our pick of the best La Matuna Hotel Deals

Mood Matuna Hotel Cartagena

Mood Matuna Hotel Cartagena

4 out of 5
Cra. 9a #32, La Matuna Cartagena Bolívar
The price is AU$150 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
AU$150
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Clock Tower and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (437 reviews)
El hotel mood Matuna fue excelente. Una vez llegamos el personal fue muy cordial y nos dio toda la información acerca de la estadía. Nos hicieron un upgrade de habitación como cortesía de la casa el cual fue sorprendente porque era temporada alta. El personal habla inglés y español y nos brindaron ...

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Mood Matuna Hotel Cartagena
 Terrazas Hotel Boutique

Terrazas Hotel Boutique

5 out of 5
Calle 32 No. 8-22, La Matuna Cartagena Bolívar
The price is AU$245 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$245
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this luxury B&B in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Bocagrande Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
The room was spacious and clean, with a balcony that overlooked the square

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Terrazas Hotel Boutique
InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

4 out of 5
Bocagrande Carrera 1 No. 5-01 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is AU$278 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$278
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Stay at this beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,439 reviews)
We had an amazing stay at the InterContinental Cartagena and loved every minute of it. The hotel is perfectly located right on the beach, making it easy to relax and enjoy the ocean, and it’s also very walkable. Just across the street there are tons of shopping options for souvenirs and clothing, ...

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG
Hyatt Regency Cartagena

Hyatt Regency Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Carrera 1 No 12-118 Cartagena CO
The price is AU$295 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$295
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,436 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Cartagena
Hilton Cartagena

Hilton Cartagena

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Almirante Brion, El Laguito Cartagena
The price is AU$293 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$293
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Stay at this luxury resort in Cartagena. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,317 reviews)
Great hotel, only complaint is the A/C during the day wasn’t the best throughout the hotel and would get warm inside while the sun was out.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Hilton Cartagena
Estelar Cartagena de Indias Hotel

Estelar Cartagena de Indias Hotel

4 out of 5
Carrera 1 con Calle 12 Esquina Cartagena Bolivar
The price is AU$350 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$350
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Stay at this beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,305 reviews)
Clean room, house keeping kept bringing clean towels. Stuff were great.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Estelar Cartagena de Indias Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around La Matuna

Church of St Peter Claver in Cartagena, Colombia

Cartagena Walled City

5/5(14 area reviews)

Cartagena Walled City is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Clock Tower and Bolivar Square while you're in town.

Cartagena Walled City
Cartagena, Colombia

Getsemani

Travellers come to Getsemani for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Plaza de la Trinidad and Los Pegasos Dock while you're in town.

Getsemani
Old Town

Cartagena Centro

Unique features of Cartagena Centro include the museums and historical sites. Make a stop by Plaza Santo Domingo or Bolivar Square while you're exploring the area.

Cartagena Centro
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DESTINATION: CENTRO HISTORICO Cartagena, Colombia -  Cartagena's old town is a beautiful explosion of colour and culture. It's easy to idle the time away juat wandering the streets, finding something different on every corner. Despite the old town being filled with boutique coffee shops, there's still a lot for the budget conscience traveller. 

HOW TO GET THERE: Cartagena has its own airport or you can catch a bus from other major cities in Colombia. 

WHERE TO STAY: Green House Hostel - Is in the centre of the Old Town and breakfast is free! Unfortunately accommodation in Cartagena doesn't come cheap. A bed in dorm room with a fan costs 11GBP/40,000COP per night. 

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San Diego

San Diego is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Las Bovedas or Centro Comercial La Serrezuela.

San Diego
The view of the "new city" skyscrapers of Cartagena from the old fortress.

Pie del Cerro

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pie del Cerro and surrounding area, you can visit Centro Comercial La Serrezuela and Clock Tower.

Pie del Cerro
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El Cabrero

If you're spending some time in El Cabrero, Del Cabrero Chapel and Casa de Rafael Núñez are top sights worth seeing.

El Cabrero


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