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Hay Festival Cartagena
Writers, thinkers and conversations in historic venues inside the walled city. Spend mornings in the water and afternoons in talks, then dinner in the plazas.
TypeIdeas & literature
WhenUsually late January
WhereCartagena de Indias
StayBaia Kristal Privé
Your event plan
Before, during and after.
Before
Check the programme when it is published and book the talks you want early: popular sessions sell out.
Festival days
Morning lagoon swim, then head into the old city for talks. Carry water and a light layer for air-conditioned halls.
In between
Coffee in San Diego, a bookshop stop and dinner in Getsemaní.
Why stay with us
A calm base for a busy week.
- A slower pace between busy festival days
- Balcony for reading between sessions
- Kitchen for easy breakfasts
- Lagoon to reset after long days in the city
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Dates change every year. Always confirm with the official organiser.
Stay at Baia Kristal
Your Cartagena, from the water up. Pick your dates.
Message us on Airbnb with your plans and we will help you shape the days around them.