Cheap Flights to Cartagena

Cartagena is a beach-meets-colonial-city destination that works for both short nomad stays and longer stints. Budget $1,000-1,500/month. Furnished apartments run $500-800/month depending on neighborhood and season. Getsemani is the sweet spot for nomads — it's the neighborhood just outside the Walled City with more local character, street art, cheaper rent, and great food. Bocagrande is the beach strip with high-rise condos and resort vibes — more expensive but you get ocean access. The Walled City (Centro Historico) is gorgeous but touristy and overpriced for long stays. US passport holders get 90 days visa-free in Colombia, extendable for another 90 days at Migracion. One thing to know: Cartagena is hot and humid year-round. We're talking 85-95°F with high humidity every single day. AC is not a luxury here, it's survival — make sure your apartment has it and factor the electricity cost into your budget. Coworking is more limited than Medellin or Bogota but growing: Selina has a location, and there are a few indie spaces. Many nomads work from air-conditioned cafes. Internet is generally reliable (20-40 Mbps). The food scene is strong — ceviche, arepas de huevo, and fresh seafood at local spots for $3-8. The Bazurto Market is a local experience worth having.