About Caribbean Coast
Colombia’s Caribbean coast offers Cartagena, Santa Marta, beaches, colonial heritage, and some of the country’s most popular short-break travel.
Best time to visit: December to April
Cities & Towns in Caribbean Coast
Cartagena
Cartagena offers colonial streets, Caribbean colour, boutique hotels, walled-city charm, and one of the country’s most iconic short-break experiences.
Top attractions: Walled Old Town, Getsemaní
Santa Marta
Santa Marta combines Caribbean access, historic character, and strong links to beaches, Tayrona-area travel, and broader northern Colombia.
Top attractions: Historic centre, Rodadero
Barranquilla
Barranquilla is a major Caribbean hub for festivals, urban beaches, and coastal travel along Colombia’s northern shoreline.
Top attractions: Carnival culture, Riverfront areas