Hotel Casa Pestagua
Old City, Cartagena, Colombia
Restored 18th century aristocrat’s mansion with spacious grounds. Located one block off Old City’s main square.
T: +575-664-9510. 11 rooms. US$ 340-
www.hotelboutiquecasapestagua.com
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Cartagena
Located on the Caribbean sea, Colombia’s jewel of a colonial city was founded in the 16th century by conquistodores. To protect its gold treasure from pirates, they built the most extensive wall fortifications – 50 feet deep in places – in South America. The inspiration for Gabriel García Márquez’s novels of magic realism, Cartagena is a world heritage site and a popular tourist getaway for both Europeans and Colombians.
Hostal Trés Banderas
Old City, Cartagena Colombia
Restored colonial house with a sun-faded artistocratic feel. Located in the Old City, the pedestrian-friendly historic part of Cartagena
T: +575-660-0160. 20 rooms. US$ 75-
www.hotel3banderas.com
Caribbean Islands
Colombia’s long Caribbean coastline stretches from Panama to Venezuela and contains islands, beaches and a cerulean sea. The closest islands off Cartagena are the Islas del Rosario archipelago, a favorite getaway of wealthy Cartagenas.
Hotel Las Islas
Ciénaga de Cholón, Barú, Cartagena, Islas del Rosario
Thatched roof bungalows with plunge pools. Opened in 2018.
Bogotá
Capital of Colombia with interesting neighborhoods. Stay in La Macarena, the bohemian quarter; or in Candelaria, the beautiful old colonial part of Bogotá and a short cab ride from bustling modern-day Bogotá; or in Quinta Camacho, a small enclave which feels like an European village with its 1940’s era Tudor-style houses turned into stylish restaurants and boutiques.
Hotel de la Ópera
Calle 10, No. 5-72 La Candelaria, Bogotá Colombia
The small romantic hotel is the result of merging a colonial-era building with a 19th century building. The boutique-style hotel features a small spa and pool and a restaurant. It is located in the heart of old Bogotá, within walking distance of the presidential palace and the Museum of Gold.
T: +57 1 336 2066. 30 rooms. US$ 200-
www.hotelopera.com.co
Casa Legado
Carrera 8 No. 69 - 60 Bogota
Contemporary boutique hotel created by its owner, an interior designer. Located within the six square blocks of the Quinta Camacho neighborhood.
T: +57 300 9108 751
www.casalegadobogota.com