Cartagena — incentive travel destination

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The Destination Index · 2026

#69

Cartagena for Incentive Travel

Colombia · Americas · steady

A walled-city stage set for buyout-style programs — rooftop dinners, salsa nights, and Rosario Islands escapes — best kept under 150 attendees given boutique-heavy hotel stock and security planning needs.

Destination Index

#69
of 434

Momentum

35
cooling

Avg flight (US)

$510
round trip

Avg hotel

$380
per night

Best months

Dec–Apr

Group fit

20–150
guests

Air access

70
/ 100

Value score

78
/ 100

Figures are live benchmarks from the IncentiveTrips Destination Index, refreshed weekly from Google Trends and Google Flights data — directional planning numbers, not quotes.

Getting there — modeled fares to Cartagena

Origin regionHubRound trip
US EastNew York (JFK)$420
US CentralChicago (ORD)$450
US WestLos Angeles (LAX)$540
EuropeLondon (LHR)$720
Latin Americaclosest accessMexico City (MEX)$370
Asia-PacificSingapore (SIN)$1,270
Middle East & AfricaDubai (DXB)$1,010

Modeled round-trip economy ballparks from each region's hub — not live quotes. Methodology on the Destination Index.

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What planners ask about Cartagena

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Timing & Seasons

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Where to Stay

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President's Club

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Planner Guide

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Group-ready resorts in Cartagena

#11Sofitel Legend Santa Clara CartagenaCartagena · up to 200 guests#81Hotel Charleston Santa TeresaCartagena · up to 150 guests#297Hyatt Regency CartagenaCartagena · up to 400 guests

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Local partners & activities in Cartagena

110 local suppliers for building an incentive program on the ground — entertainment, DMCs, transport, dining, décor, and more.

AV & Technology

Avmedios Soluciones AudiovisualesCARTAGENA FILM ACADEMY / ILUSION AMERICANA PRODUCCIONESCopy Events SASEnergy Production S.A.S.ProvencoSonomarcasStudio B Audiovisual

DMC

Cartagena ConciergeCartagena Dreams | Local Travel Agency Cartagenacartagena servicesConcierge Services in Medellín & CartagenaConexión CartagenaDMC TRAVELS Viajes de AutorElite Concierge - Luxury Travel Services in Cartagena and Santa MartaHAZ MI VIAJEHi CartagenaNómadas DMC Travel Concierges | Nómadas en CartagenaSPLORIA - Travel & ConciergeTodo en Cartagena | Juan Cuadros ConciergeTwo Travel

Dining & Catering

Banquetes Bocaditos S y MCasa BohêmeCasaMía CocinaEL BALUARTE SAN FRANCISCO JAVIERRestaurante Y Casa De Eventos Le Gourmet

Décor & Production

Bodas Cartagena MagicaCasa 1537MGS EventosRhitmo Producciones

Entertainment

105 Ciudad HeroicaChiva Rumbera CartagenaCombatBots COSabrosura EntertainmentVarela Music

Excursions & Activities

AGENCIA VIP TRIP CARTAGENA TOURSBeyond The Wall CartagenaCARIBE TOURS CARTAGENACartagena AdventuresCartagena ATV - ToursCartagena City TourCARTAGENA TE AMO | Alquiler de Catamarán (Yate) | Concierge |Tours |Team building corporativoCartagena Tour guides and ExperiencesCatamaran CartagenaCity Sightseeing CartagenaCITY TOUR - TOURIST BUSCoco Cartagena ToursDiving & Adventure CartagenaDiving Planet Cartagena - Centro de Buceo+13 more

Florals & Design

Florarte Floristeria CartagenaFloratta Flower BoutiqueFloristeria CartagenaFloristeria CartagenaFloristería cartagena | Arreglo de flores | Detalles | Decoración de Eventos - Gala de floresFloristeria Cartagena Wiilu CompanyFloristería Flores de Lujo CartagenaFLORISTERIA SENSACIONESFloristeria Tati Ramos CartagenaFLORISTERIA TATI RAMOS CARTAGENAKatrina FloristeríaRosatta Floristeria Cartagena

Gifting & Amenities

CHIQUI HOUSE BOUTIQUEEleles DetallesFloristeria Cartagena - Sorprende Cartagena BucaramangaKadabra10Magno Chocolates Cartagena

Photography & Video

ClickSalinas Photography in CartagenaDeusphoto sesiones fotográficas en CartagenaDUKES FOTOGRAFÍAFlying Dress Cartagena®Jael Pérez FotografíaMarina Maldonado FotografíaPhotos con Beth — Fotógrafa Profesional en CartagenaPrimedest, Video Production and Photography CompanyRafael Delafiut wedding Photographer CartagenaSIGHTS Films & Creative Production Company | Producción audiovisual Cartagena | Videoclips | Videos comerciales | Films

Speakers & Talent

️ POTENZA AGENCY | AGENCIA DE MODELOS EN CARTAGENA, Modelos de protocolo en cartagena, pasarela, fotografia, eventos.Agencia De Modelos protocolo Cartagena Lh models

Team Building

Adventure Park Cartagena - Zipline & ATVLunático Experience – Cooking Class & Rum Tasting in Cartagena

Transportation

Caribe Vans, Transporte puerta a puerta Barranquilla, Cartagena, Santa MartaSecure Travel CartagenaTrans Unidos CartagenaTransporte Privado Cartagena | SMR TravelTransportes Borelly - Empresa De Transporte En Cartagena.

Wellness & Spa

City Spa - Massage for Men - CartagenaCity Spa Bocagrande – Mobile Massage & Spa CartagenaGlow Day Spa Massage CartagenaIsabel K Day SpaLuxury Spa CartagenaMasaje Relajante en Bocagrande Cartagena | Mary Royet SpaMassage For Men Cartagena | Masajes Cartagena | Burano Spa CartagenaMG Spa MassageOasi Spa Getsemani CartagenaSofitel Spa Santa ClaraSPA CARTAGENA By Dani y EstefiURAKU SPA MASSAGESURBAN PLAZA SPA / CARTAGENA / BOCAGRANDE / HOTEL CARTAGENA PLAZA / MASSAGE /

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