3-Day Sample Itinerary

Bachelor Party Weekend in Cartagena

Colombia · Airport CTG · Best months: December, January, February, March, April

Cartagena, Colombia anchors a 9/10 bachelor party weekend built around 28 curated venues including Cafe Havana. The nearest major airport, CTG, is 10 minutes from the core.

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Why Cartagena?

Cartagena's walled old city is one of the most photogenic places on Earth, and the nightlife in Getsemani is electric. Add in private island day trips, incredible food, and prices that make your dollar go far, and you've got a legendary group trip.

The 3-Day Plan

Day 1 — Arrival

Land, settle, first round

  • Afternoon: Fly into CTG (Rafael Nunez International Airport) — 10 minutes from the core. Drop bags at Hyatt Regency Cartagena.
  • Dinner: Juan del Mar (Seafood / Peruvian, $$$). Peruvian-Colombian fusion seafood in a romantic old-city patio
  • Night: Ease in at El Baron — Elegant cocktail bar in a colonial building on Plaza San Diego Keep it reasonable; Saturday is the main event.
Day 2 — The Main Event

Signature activity into heavy night

  • Afternoon: Rosario Islands Boat Day Trip (7 hours, $40–$90/pp). Speed boat to Isla Baru or Cholón — snorkeling, open bar, and beach party
  • Dinner: Carmen (Contemporary Colombian, $$$$) — Chef Rob Sobachi's daring Colombian-international fusion in a colonial mansion
  • Night: Cafe Havana (balanced, $$) — Legendary salsa bar in Getsemani — live bands, sweaty dancing, pure magic
Day 3 — Recovery & Departure

Brunch and roll out

  • Brunch: La Cevicheria (Ceviche / Seafood, $$) — Anthony Bourdain's famous ceviche spot — always a line, always worth it
  • Optional: Cholon Island Party Boat (8 hours) — Private boat to Cholón floating party — the ultimate Cartagena group day
  • Departure: Head to CTG. Plan on 10 minutes to the airport plus a 90-minute TSA buffer on a Sunday.

Top Venues in Cartagena

  • Cafe Havanabar

    Legendary salsa bar in Getsemani — live bands, sweaty dancing, pure magic

    4.5★ (3.6k reviews)

What This Weekend Costs

$515–$1155 per person

All-in estimate for 3 days: lodging (split), dining, the signature activity, and nightlife cover. Flights extra. Group size and lodging type move the number by $50–$150/pp in either direction.

FAQ

When is the best time for a bachelor party in Cartagena?+

The best months for a Cartagena bachelor party are December, January, February, March, April. Shoulder-season weekends typically offer lower lodging rates and fewer crowds than peak periods, while peak months deliver the full scene.

How long should a Cartagena bachelor weekend be?+

Three days (Thursday to Sunday or Friday to Monday) is the standard format. You want two full evenings — one heavy, one sustainable — plus a recovery brunch on the departure day. A Friday-Sunday compressed weekend works but loses the signature daytime activity slot.

What does a Cartagena bachelor party cost per person?+

Expect roughly $515–$1155 per person all-in for three days, covering lodging (split), dining, a signature activity, and nightlife cover charges. Flights are additional. Budget varies with group size and lodging type — house rentals drop the per-head rate sharply above six people.

Where should the group stay in Cartagena?+

Hyatt Regency Cartagena fits up to 20 guests in a hotel format — Modern hotel in Bocagrande with beach access and ocean-view pool. For larger groups, a single house rental typically beats multiple hotel rooms on both price and logistics.

What's the signature bachelor-party activity in Cartagena?+

Rosario Islands Boat Day Trip is the defining Cartagena move: Speed boat to Isla Baru or Cholón — snorkeling, open bar, and beach party Plan it for Saturday afternoon and anchor the rest of the weekend around it.

Want a custom Cartagena plan?

The sample above is the standard template. Drop your group size, dates, and budget — the planner swaps venues and re-times the whole weekend to match.

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