Author name: Triplarks Editorial

Playa Blanca, the Rosario islands and Bocagrande compared — boat prices, the park fee nobody mentions, travel times and why the boats leave by mid-afternoon.

The walled city and Getsemaní sit ten minutes apart and price very differently. What each area is like, what Castillo San Felipe costs, and which one to base yourself in.

The hotels external rankings put at the top of Cartagena, what building each one occupies, and what a room costs at every tier from hostel dorm to colonial suite.

Medellin is cheaper and far more comfortable; Cartagena is the better-looking city. Cost, climate, safety and nightlife compared, with how many nights each deserves.

The attractions, day trips and free things worth your time in Cartagena, with what each costs, how long it takes and how many days you actually need.

Colombia is Level 3, but Bolivar is not on the Do Not Travel list. What that means for Cartagena, the three named risks, and the safety rules worth actually following.

The six areas that take almost every visitor to Cartagena, who each one suits, what a room costs, and how far it is to the walled city.

Fourteen kitchens worth a table in Cartagena, with what a main course costs in pesos and dollars, opening hours, and which ones need booking a week ahead.