The Destination Index · 2026
#69
Cartagena for Incentive Travel
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 435
Momentum
49
steady
Avg flight (US)
$426
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 region | Hub | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| US East | New York (JFK) | $420 |
| US Central | Chicago (ORD) | $450 |
| US West | Los Angeles (LAX) | $540 |
| Europe | London (LHR) | $720 |
| Latin Americaclosest access | Mexico City (MEX) | $370 |
| Asia-Pacific | Singapore (SIN) | $1,270 |
| Middle East & Africa | Dubai (DXB) | $1,010 |
Modeled round-trip economy ballparks from each region's hub — not live quotes. Methodology on the Destination Index.
Ranking historyOur published record of how Cartagena has moved over time
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Group-ready resorts in Cartagena
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180 local suppliers for building an incentive program on the ground — entertainment, DMCs, transport, dining, décor, and more.
AV & Technology
Audio videoAudiocolor | Centro Comercial Caribe PlazaAudiocolor | Centro Comercial Mall PlazaAvmedios Soluciones AudiovisualesBavpublicidad: Agencia de publicidad en CartagenaCARTAGENA FILM ACADEMY / ILUSION AMERICANA PRODUCCIONESCASA PRODUCTORAELECTRONICA LUNAFILMACIONES CARTAGENAPEDRAZA PRODUCCIONESPublicidad, Diseño E Impresiones CARTAGENA
DMC
Bodas Cartagena MagicaCartagena ConciergeCartagena Dreams | Local Travel Agency CartagenaCartagena Dreams Travelcartagena servicesConcierge Services in Medellín & CartagenaDMC TRAVELS Viajes de AutorElite Concierge - Luxury Travel Services in Cartagena and Santa MartaEMERALD DESTINATIONSHAZ MI VIAJENational Beauty Contest - ColombiaNómadas DMC Travel Concierges | Nómadas en CartagenaProvenco
Dining & Catering
Adriana Santos EventosBanquetes Bocaditos S y MBarbacoa CateringCasaMía CocinaCatering Service TurbacoCatering|AdriCel|EventosChechi cocinaDAY´S CREATIVE DETALLESDelicias MajEmporio Bodas & EventosGENESIS SERVICIOS GASTRONÓMICOSJP Logística CtgMega Postres CartagenaMulato Catering Services by Mcj Cocina+1 more
Décor & Production
AkHi Producciones sasBanqueteria, Events and Decorations House PartyCARTAGENA BTL & PRODUCTION - Agencia de Marketing BTL y Organizador de Eventos Corporativos, Congresos y ConvencionesCasa 1537CATERING Y EVENTOS COMPANY SASDecorfiestas CartagenaDVEntiqueEnergy Production S.A.S.MGS EventosPrimedest, Video Production and Photography Company
Entertainment
105 Ciudad HeroicaAPK Eventos y DJ en CartagenaBarra 7 - Cocktail BarCasa BohêmeCasa Palenque CartagenaCatamaran CartagenaConexión CartagenaConvention Center of the AmericasCopy Events SASDogma Ensayadero CafeEIVISSA CARTAGENAEL BALUARTE SAN FRANCISCO JAVIEREl York de Blas de LezoFunntastik Master Event+3 more
Excursions & Activities
AGENCIA VIP TRIP CARTAGENA TOURSCARIBE TOURS CARTAGENACartagena ATV - ToursCartagena City TourCartagena Go top toursCartagena Tour guides and ExperiencesCoco Cartagena ToursEnjoy Tours Vip CartagenaIS CARTAGENA TOURS. Lobby del Hotel Almirante local 8.Kevin Tours cartagenaLa Fantastica Cartagena Pirate Ship - Cartagena Sunset Skyline Bay Tours - Rosario Islands Day tripsMana tours CartagenaNativo Tours CartagenaOasis Tours Cartagena+4 more
Florals & Design
Alquiler Vestidos flower 🌺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 GARDEN DETAILSFloristería Lindas Flores DecoracionesFloristeria los PomponesFLORISTERIA SENSACIONESFloristeria Tati Ramos CartagenaFLORISTERIA TATI RAMOS CARTAGENA+3 more
Gifting & Amenities
Aja CompanyAja Companybe happy regalosBlossom Detalles y Regalos - Floristería CartagenaCafeto café y regalosCartageanita DistribucionesCHIQUI HOUSE BOUTIQUECosmo InfiniteDulce Sorpresa CartagenaEleles DetallesFloristeria Cartagena - Sorprende Cartagena BucaramangaKadabra10Magno Chocolates CartagenaPoppy+1 more
Photography & Video
Cindy De las Casas | Fotógrafo en CartagenaClickSalinas Photography in CartagenaDamar Ramirez Fotógrafo en Cartagena y TurbacoDeusphoto sesiones fotográficas en CartagenaDeusphoto sesiones fotográficas en CartagenaDUKES FOTOGRAFÍAFlying Dress Cartagena®Jael Pérez FotografíaMarina Maldonado FotografíaPhoto Colombia | Traditional Photoshoot CartagenaPhotos con Beth — Fotógrafa Profesional en CartagenaPor primera vez - FOTOGRAFÍARafael Bossio fotografiaRafael Delafiut wedding Photographer Cartagena
Speakers & Talent
️ POTENZA AGENCY | AGENCIA DE MODELOS EN CARTAGENA, Modelos de protocolo en cartagena, pasarela, fotografia, eventos.📀 ALFA RÉCORDS LA COMPANY 📀Agencia De Modelos protocolo Cartagena Lh modelsBeyond The Wall CartagenaCARTAGENA TE AMO | Alquiler de Catamarán (Yate) | Concierge |Tours |Team building corporativoCombatBots COD. premierD.CstudioeliteELIDA CASTRO MODELSKarmaLA OFICINA The Dream GirlsLh Models escuela , agencia y academia de modelajeManda StreamingMari Jimm+3 more
Team Building
Transportation
Wellness & Spa
City Spa - Massage for Men - CartagenaCity Spa Bocagrande – Mobile Massage & Spa CartagenaEpic Spa ctgGlow Day Spa Massage CartagenaHom Spa CartagenaIsabel K Day SpaLuxury Spa CartagenaMasaje Relajante en Bocagrande Cartagena | Mary Royet SpaMassage For Men Cartagena | Masajes Cartagena | Burano Spa CartagenaMassage Spa Cartagena For Men | Masajes CartagenaMG Spa MassageOasi Spa Getsemani CartagenaPlenitud SpaRelax spa Cartagena+1 more
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