Hyatt Regency Cartagena: Luxury and Adventure in Colombia’s Vibrant City

Intro

Welcome again to the vibrant city of Cartagena, Colombia, where every moment is a breathtaking experience! 🌅

Nestled within the heart of this enchanting destination lies the illustrious Hyatt Regency, your gateway to luxury and adventure. 🏨 From the comfort of your room, indulge in panoramic views of Bocagrande. 🏝️ Whether it’s savoring exquisite cuisine at the VIP area on the 30th floor or lounging by the adult pool, every corner of Hyatt Regency Cartagena promises an unforgettable escape. 💫

Explore the rich history and culture of Cartagena as you wander through Plaza de San Pedro or marvel at the majestic Santuario de San Pedro Claver. 🏰 And as you bid farewell to this paradise, sip on the finest lattes from Juan Valdez at CTG Cartagena International Airport, carrying with you memories of sunsets over the Caribbean and the warmth of Colombian hospitality. 🇨🇴✈️

Hyatt Regency Cartagena: My Room

I am back into this hotel, after my adventure in the Colombian Amazon, which you can see here:

Exploring the Amazon River: An Amazing Emotional Adventure!

Exploring the Amazon: From Kayaking Adventures to Brazilian Excursions

I was so happy to be back!

This time, I had gotten an upper level suite, with access to the VIP area where I could get breakfast and a snack in the afternoon.

And well, I could not complain about the view, located in the top floor of the hotel.

Hyatt Regency Cartagena: The Amenities

The multiple pools of this hotel were an incentive for this stay. Loved the adults only pool with the multiple views of Bocagrande.

And a view of the Hotel Estelar, where I had stayed in the past. Another highrise of 50 floors right next to Hyatt.

One of the best parts of this reservation was the access to the VIP lounge area in the 30th floor, for Breakfast and Afternoon Snack. Both times in a buffet style, with delicious local and international food and drinks. We had wine every time.

But the best time was seeing the sunset from this lounge over the Caribbean sea. It was beautiful every day I was in Cartagena.

The fitness center was small but enough for a short stay in this hotel.

The Historical Center

The Old Town of Cartagena is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasting cobblestone streets lined with colorful colonial buildings adorned with balconies overflowing with flowers. It’s a charming labyrinth of history, culture, and vibrant energy.

I wandered that night with some friends to check on the best food that this city had to offer.

The architecture was too distracting trying to find the restaurants.

And after some time, we went into San Pedro Restaurant, and I got the salmon. The food was delicious. I also got some michelada with the local beer.

We continued exploring the streets of the Historical Center, and got some ice creams as well. The evening was great, but the next morning I was going on a tour.

A beautiful sunrise

We woke up early for a tour to the Rosario Islands, and of course, just like the sunsets, the sunrises had to be as magical.

Went for breakfast to the VIP lounge and got more views over the beaches of Bocagrande.

After this, we took a taxi to Muelle de los Pegasos, where we started our tour to the Rosario Islands, you can see this entry here:

Discovering Rosario Islands: A Tropical Escape from Cartagena, Colombia

Last night in Cartagena

After the tour, we got some afternoon snack in the VIP lounge of the hotel and rested a bit.

We checked for some interesting views from our hotel room, like this submarine….

… or the Rhapsody of the Seas, docked in the Port of Manga in a 7 Night cruise to the Caribbean. Reminded me of my Cruise adventures.

We spent that night going to McDonald’s and walking around the Bocagrande neighborhood.

Back to New York City

It was the 10th day of this trip to Colombia, and time for me to go back to New York City. At the CTG Cartagena International Airport I had to get some mochas at Juan Valdez.

After Customs and Emigration, and a sad goodbye to my family, I went to the International waiting area in the airport. There are a lot of food offerings and souvenirs.

My Jetblue flight was ready to board, and here I was, on a 4 hour and 30 minutes flight directly to New York City.

As we departed, I looked at my city, and my country, which had given me 10 glorious days of relaxation, adventure, discovery and fun. I will be back!