Colombia’s Caribbean
Colombian Caribbean Travel Guide: Cartagena, Mompox, La Guajira and San Andrés
Colombia’s Caribbean coast runs from the colonial walled city of Cartagena and the river town of Mompox to Barranquilla, home of Carnaval, the Wayuu desert of La Guajira and the island of San Andrés. ColombiaSky plans private Caribbean trips to one destination or several, with hotels, local guides and transfers arranged.
Walled cities, a desert that runs straight into the sea, a river town the modern world forgot, and an island closer to Nicaragua than to Bogota – Colombia’s Caribbean coast covers more ground, culturally and geographically, than any other region in the country. Carnival crowds in Barranquilla, colonial calm in Cartagena and Mompox, Wayuu desert in La Guajira, and reef-fringed turquoise around San Andres – pick one or string several together.
Includes: Cartagena · Barranquilla · Mompox · La Guajira · San Andrés
Colombian Caribbean Travel FAQ
Which Caribbean destination in Colombia should I choose?
Cartagena is best for colonial architecture and islands; Mompox for a quiet UNESCO-listed river town; Barranquilla for Carnaval; La Guajira for desert landscapes and Wayuu culture; and San Andrés for clear water and snorkeling. Many travelers combine two or three.
How do you travel between Caribbean destinations in Colombia?
Cartagena, Barranquilla and Mompox are connected by road, La Guajira is reached via Riohacha and then by 4×4, and San Andrés is a short flight from the mainland.
Can ColombiaSky plan a private Caribbean trip?
Yes. We design private Caribbean itineraries with hotels, local guides, transfers and flights, such as our Caribbean Escape, or combined with Bogotá and the Coffee Region. Tell us your dates and interests and we’ll send you a plan.
Plan Your Colombian Caribbean Trip with ColombiaSky
ColombiaSky is part of Organización Aviatur and has designed private journeys in Colombia for more than 17 years. Tell us your dates, interests and pace, and we’ll build an itinerary around you, with hotels, local guides and transfers arranged.
Explore the wider region: the Greater Colombian Caribbean, with Cartagena, Mompox, Santa Marta, La Guajira, Barranquilla and the islands.