Furnished apartments in Cartagena
In Cartagena we have apartments in two very different beach areas: La Boquilla to the north, and Bocagrande, the modern strip next to the old city.
The difference is pace, not quality. La Boquilla is a fishing neighbourhood with calm beaches and mangroves; Bocagrande is towers, shops and city beach five minutes from the walled city. Which suits you depends on the trip.
- properties
- 5 properties
- guests
- 4–10 guests
- short-stay
- 4 short-stay
- long-stay
- 1 long-stay
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Which part of Cartagena should you stay in?
In Cartagena, MÍA Houses manages furnished apartments in two very different beach areas: La Boquilla, north of the city, and Bocagrande, the modern strip up against the historic centre.
The difference is pace, not quality. La Boquilla is a fishing neighbourhood with calm beaches, mangroves and fresh seafood restaurants, about 15 kilometres from the centre, roughly a 20 minute drive or 20 to 30 minutes by bus and shared van along the Manzanillo del Mar road. Bocagrande is high-rises, shops and city beach, five minutes by taxi from the walled city and under 30 minutes on foot.
Most of the apartments have a pool, and several add a jacuzzi and a terrace with a sea view. Short version: for beach without crowds, La Boquilla; to have the historic centre and the shops at your door, Bocagrande.
AVAILABLE IN CARTAGENA
What we have in Cartagena
Minimum stay on the long-stay units: 28 nights.
By area: La Boquilla
Getting around from Cartagena
La Boquilla sits about 15 km from the historic centre, roughly a 20 minute drive. By public transport there are buses and shared vans along the Manzanillo del Mar road, taking 20 to 30 minutes.
Bocagrande is a 5 minute taxi ride from the walled city, and under 30 minutes on foot.
Where we have places
- Walled City The historic centre inside the walls, where most of the city's sights are concentrated.
- Bocagrande Modern Cartagena: high-rises, malls and city beach, five minutes by taxi from the centre.
- La Boquilla A fishing neighbourhood to the north, with calm beaches, mangroves and fresh seafood restaurants.
- Getsemaní One of the oldest neighbourhoods, now the cultural and bohemian centre: street art, bars and friendlier prices.
Questions about Cartagena
La Boquilla or Bocagrande?
La Boquilla for calm beach, mangroves and local atmosphere. Bocagrande if you want to be five minutes from the historic centre with shops and city beach at the door.
How far is La Boquilla from the historic centre?
About 15 kilometres, roughly a 20 minute drive. By bus or shared van along the Manzanillo del Mar road, 20 to 30 minutes.
Do the apartments have pools?
Most do, and several also have a jacuzzi and terrace. Message us on WhatsApp and we will tell you which ones are free for your dates.
Interested in one of these?
Message us and we'll tell you availability and current-season pricing. We answer on WhatsApp.
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