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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, 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.

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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