Your trip to Cartagena de Indias and Medellín

Caribbean & Urban Escape: Cartagena (Bocagrande) & Medellín for Two Adults

Passengers: 2 adults — 0 children

Itinerary and Included Services

1. International transport:
2. From Juan Santamaría International Airport (San José, Costa Rica) to Rafael Núñez International Airport (Cartagena, Colombia).
3. Private transfer in Cartagena:
4. Rafael Núñez International Airport → Hotel Avexi Suites By Geh Suites (Bocagrande, Cartagena) in a CAR-type vehicle, with assistance upon arrival.
5. Accommodation in Cartagena — Bocagrande:
6. 3 nights at Hotel Avexi Suites By Geh Suites in the Bocagrande district.
7. Comfortable room for 2 adults.
8. Central location near the beach, restaurants, and nightlife.
9. Daily housekeeping and front-desk assistance.
10. Return transfer in Cartagena:
11. Hotel Avexi Suites By Geh Suites → Rafael Núñez International Airport in a CAR-type vehicle, timed to your departing flight.
12. Domestic transport to Medellín:
13. From Rafael Núñez International Airport (Cartagena) to José María Córdova International Airport (Medellín).
14. Private transfer to El Poblado (Medellín):
15. José María Córdova International Airport → Lleras Green Hotel (El Poblado) in a CAR-type vehicle, with direct drop-off at the hotel.
16. Accommodation in Medellín — El Poblado:
17. 3 nights at Lleras Green Hotel in the vibrant El Poblado neighborhood.
18. Room for 2 adults in a lively, safe area.
19. Walking distance to cafés, bars, restaurants, and local shops.
20. Reception support for city tours and local recommendations.
21. Return transfer from Medellín:
22. Lleras Green Hotel → José María Córdova International Airport in a CAR-type vehicle, coordinated according to your flight schedule.

Trip Overview

This itinerary combines a relaxing coastal stay in Bocagrande, Cartagena with an urban escape in El Poblado, Medellín, designed for two adults seeking comfort, good locations, and seamless logistics. You will begin your journey arriving in Cartagena, where a private transfer takes you directly to Hotel Avexi Suites By Geh Suites, just steps from the beach and the main avenue of Bocagrande.

After three nights enjoying the Caribbean atmosphere, colonial charm, and sunset walks by the bay, you will fly to Medellín to discover a modern, green city framed by mountains. A private transfer will bring you to Lleras Green Hotel in El Poblado, one of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods, ideal for exploring gastronomy, nightlife, and cultural attractions. Your return transfers are fully arranged so you can relax and focus on experiencing Colombia.

Recommended Guides and Books to Prepare Your Trip

1. Travel guides:
2. Lonely Planet Colombia — Excellent overall coverage of Cartagena and Medellín, with practical tips, maps, and suggested walking tours.
3. Rough Guide to Colombia — Great for deeper cultural context and less touristy suggestions in both cities.
4. City-focused resources:
5. Cartagena & the Caribbean Coast (Moon Spotlight) — Focused itineraries around Bocagrande, the walled city, and nearby beaches.
6. Medellín: A Travel Guide to the City of Eternal Spring (eBook or online guide) — Up-to-date suggestions on restaurants, rooftop bars, and viewpoints in El Poblado and beyond.
7. Context & culture:
8. Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez — A classic novel that evokes the Caribbean atmosphere reminiscent of Cartagena.
9. One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez — Not city-specific, but perfect to get into the magic-realism mood of Colombia before you arrive.