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Here are the best travel itineraries in Cartagena and the Caribbean coast.

On Colombia’s northern coast, there are beautiful trips to take along the better-known tourist attractions or completely off the beaten track. Cartagena, Santa Marta and Riohacha are important hubs on the Caribbean coast. Thus, you can visit Cartagena Cartagena as a starting point for a trip to a.o. Barranquilla and San Andrés. Santa Marta is a convenient starting point for a trip to such places as. Tayrona National Park , Ciudad Perdida and Minca. Riohacha is a convenient hub for a trip to La Guajira.

Tip: Want to save travel time? Then start your trip in Cartagena, end in St Marta and catch the plane there, or vice versa.

Indicative travel times
Cartagena-St Marta 4-5h
Cartagena-Barranquilla 2-2.5u
St Marta starting point Ciudad Perdida trek 2.5h
St Marta-Tayrona 1u
St Marta-Minca 45 min
St Marta-Palomino 2u
Palomino-Riohacha 1.5u
Tayrona-Palomino 1h
Tayrona-Costeño Beach (near Guachaca) 15 min

Check here the best travel itineraries in Cartagena and the Caribbean coast, for 1, 2 and 3 weeks. Check here information and tips about the round trip we made from 2 weeks from Barranquilla to Santa Marta.

Itineraries

1 Week: from Cartagena to Santa Marta

Day 1-2: Cartagena
Day 3: Bus to St Marta-Tayrona National Park Overnight stay outside the park
Day 4: Overnight stay in Tayrona NP
Day 5: Bus to St Marta/Minca
Day 6-7: Minca
Day 8: Bus to St Marta

1 Week: Cartagena off the beaten track

Day 1: Arrival Cartagena
Day 2: Tour to local market Marcado Bazurto
Day 3: Tour to the Afro-Colombian community
San Basilio de Palenque
Day 4: Bus to Barranquilla
Day 5-6: Barranquilla
Day 7: Bus to Cartagena

1 Week: colonial cities from Cartagena

Day 1-3: Cartagena
Day 4: Bus to Mompox
Day 5-6: Mompox
Day 7: Bus to Cartagena

2 Weeks: Cartagena – Tayrona – la Guajira -St Marta

Day 1-2: Cartagena
Day 3-4: Isla Múcura*
Day 5: Bus to St MartaTayrona NP, overnight outside the park
Day 6: Overnight stay in Tayrona NP
Day 7: Bus to Palomino
Day 8: Palomino
Day 9-11: Tour to Cabo de la Vela-Punta Gallinas in la Guajira
Day 12: Return trip to Riohacha. Overnight in Riohacha
Day 13-14: Minca
Day 15: Bus to St Marta

* Alternative to Isla Múcura, is Casa en el Agua

#ColombiaMyWay tip

2 Weeks: Cartagena -Tayrona – Ciudad Perdida – St Marta

Day 1-2: Cartagena
Day 3-4: Isla Múcura*
Day 5: Bus to St MartaTayrona NP, overnight outside the park
Day 6: Overnight stay in Tayrona NP
Day 7: Bus to Costeño Beach.
Day 8: Costeño Beach
Day 9-12: Ciudad Perdida
Day 13: Bus to Minca
Day 14: Minca
Day 15: Bus to St Marta

* Alternative to Isla Múcura, is Casa en el Agua

#ColombiaMyWay tip

3 Weeks: from Cartagena to St Marta with islands and la Guajira

Day 1-2: Cartagena
Day 3: Flight to San Andrés
Days 4-6: San Andrés and/or Providencia*
Day 7: Flight to Cartagena. Bus to St Marta. Overnight stay in St Marta
Day 8-11: Ciudad Perdida
Day 12: Bus to St Marta-Tayrona NP. Overnight stay outside the park
Day 13: Overnight in Tayrona NP
Day 14: Bus to St Marta-Minca
Day 15: Minca
Day 16: Bus to St Marta-Riohacha. Overnight in Riohacha
Day 17-19: Trip to Cabo de la Vela-Punta Gallinas in la Guajira
Day 20: Bus to Riohacha-Palomino
Day 21: Palomino
Day 22: Bus to St Marta

Want to extend your trip with an additional beach destination? Then book a few nights at a hotel in Santa Marta at the end of your trip.

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Jeanette and Shelly

Having explored Colombia extensively, we know that Colombia’s greatest treasures are often found beyond the typical tourist attractions. Our mission is to help independent travelers discover the real Colombia through reliable information, practical travel advice, hidden gems, and local recommendations.

Every guide is based on firsthand experiences, thorough research, and a genuine love for the country. Whether you’re planning your first trip or returning to explore new regions, Colombia My Way is designed to help you travel with confidence, experience local culture, and create unforgettable memories.

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