A traditional Christmas at home with family can be great, but sometimes, heading off to somewhere new is even better. Christmas vacations can be a lot of fun, as the excitement of exploring a different city, seeing how others celebrate Christmas and so on all add up to a unique experience and unforgettable memories.
If you are thinking about heading away for Christmas, Cartagena has so much to offer, from wonderful weather to vibrant nightlife and everything in between. Christmas in Cartagena is everything you imagined and more, here’s why you should consider Cartagena, and a few tips on how to have a truly unforgettable time on your Holiday trip.
You can enjoy the weather
December is the perfect time to visit Cartagena, the rainy season is over while the temperatures have yet to get too warm. That means you can expect lots of sun and weather that is ideal for exploring, having fun on the beach or anything else you want to do.
Christmas decorations transform the city
Christmas is a time of celebration for the locals, and they go big! Everywhere you go there are lights, Christmas trees and all kinds of fun. The entire city is transformed into a Christmas wonderland, not just on the streets, but in the shops and restaurants you visit too. Even nightclubs and bars get in on it, and it makes the whole experience of just being in Cartagena that much more special.
Party all night long
Cartagena loves Christmas, and the locals love to celebrate this time of year. In the run up to Christmas you will find clubs, bars and restaurants open all night long, so you can party as much as you want. Whether your style is a night at a rooftop bar listening to live music, a quiet meal in a quality restaurant or enjoying club life on a crowded dance floor, Cartagena has it all.
So much to see and do
Cartagena has so much to see and do all year round, and you can add them into your Christmas trip too. Snorkeling in the clear waters of the Caribbean, touring the historic sites of the old city, fishing, exploring the islands and their pristine beaches, you really can spend your Christmas vacation any way you want.
Visit a Church
Cartagena is home to some spectacular churches, several of them are centuries old and simply beautiful in their own right. They are wonderful to visit and explore for everyone, but if you are Catholic yourself, you can also attend Christmas mass in one of the most stunning locations you will ever experience.
Christmas Eve like no other
In Cartagena, as with most of South America, the big celebration is on Christmas Eve. It’s an amazing time and spending it with locals, seeing how they come together to celebrate, is a special memory you will always treasure. From bars and clubs to restaurants, everything is alive, full of joy and happiness, making your holiday vacation something truly spectacular.
Christmas Day itself is quiet, a time for relaxation and family. Depending where you are, you may find street parties where the locals share food and drink on Christmas Day, or maybe you’d prefer to just relax on the beach. The choice is yours, and that is the beauty of Cartagena, it can be anything and everything you want from your Christmas vacation.