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Cartagena Made Simple - Safe, Licensed, Bilingual Guides 

CartagenaEscapes connects U.S. travelers with trusted local guides for private tours, nightlife, food, and culture. No markups - you pay your guide direct.

Skip the scams. Travel safe with a licensed local guide you pay direct.

No fees. No hidden markups. You pay your guide directly.

Personalized Connection

CartagenaEscapes connect travelers with a licensed bilingual guide trusted in Cartagena. Whether you're solo, with a partner, or with family, we make the introduction so you can travel with confidence. After the intro, all details are handled directly with your guide.

Group Travel

Planning for a group? CartagenaEscapes introduces you to a trusted guide who can help organize itineraries, transportation, and activities. Once connected, you'll coordinate everything directly with your guide-easy, transparent, and stress-free.

Local Experience

Don't settle for the tourist version. CartagenaEscapes connects you with someone who knows the city inside and out - from the Walled City to Rosario Islands. Get an authentic perspective and explore Cartagena like a local.

Why Choose CartagenaEscapes

​YOUR TRUSTED CONNECTIONS. AUTHENTIC CARTAGENA. SEAMLESS TRAVEL.

CartagenaEscapes connects U.S. travelers with unforgettable, locally curated experiences in Cartagena.

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We’re not a tour agency — we’re your trusted referral source for the best local guides, excursions, and cultural moments.

 

Our U.S.-based team makes the introduction. Your vetted guide in Cartagena handles everything else - smooth, personal, and transparent.

 

 â€‹No gimmicks. No middlemen. Just real guides, real experiences, real Cartagena.

 

Let CartagenaEscapes be your insider key to the city’s best-kept secrets.

Sunrise over Cartagena’s Cathedral and Old Town rooftops

Discover Timeless Beauty

Wake up  to the golden glow of the Caribbean sun rising over Cartagena’s historic rooftops. Colonial charm and modern elegance blend seamlessly - narrow streets, colorful building, and iconic landmark carrying centuries of history. Every sunrise isn't just a view - it’s the beginning of your Cartagena story.

Sunrise over Cartagena Cathedral and Old Town rooftops - historic colonial architecture and Caribbean charm.
Cartagena street with Colombian flag - colorful Old Town architecture, cobblestone alleys, and local culture.

A City of Contrasts

Cartagena is where the old and the new meet. Walk through the Walled City's cobblestone alley alive with music, art, and culture. Step into lively plazas, cutting-edge galleries, and seaside neighborhoods where history and modern life intertwine.

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With CartagenaEscapes, you don't just see the city - you don't just see the city - you experience both worlds in one unforgettable destination.

 

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Your Adventure Awaits

Your journey starts here. CartagenaEscapes connects you with licensed guides who know every hidden street, every landmark, and every story. 

 

Whether you're exploring solo, with family, or as a group, we'll introduce you to the right guide, so you travel stress-free, safe, and fully immersed. 

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Cartagena Colombia skyline at night - modern Bocagrande district with waterfront view.

Elena & Marcus T., Chicago, IL

"CartagenaEscapes made everything simple. I was introduced to Ana, a licensed guide, and from the first email I felt safe and cared for. My trip went from stressful to unforgettable."

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