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Cartagena events
Come for the race. Stay for the city.
Races, festivals and celebrations worth planning a trip around. Each event has its own page with a plan for before, during and after, and why the apartment works as your base.


Triathlon · Check official calendar
IRONMAN 70.3 Cartagena
Swim, bike and run on the Caribbean coast.

Running · Check with the organiser
Media Maratón del Mar
A half marathon beside the sea.

Ideas & literature · Usually late January
Hay Festival Cartagena
Talks with writers in historic venues.

Classical music · Usually January
Cartagena Music Festival
Classical concerts in churches and plazas.

City celebration · November
Fiestas de Independencia
Parades, music and the city's biggest party.

Seasonal · March or April
Semana Santa
Processions in the old city and a busy travel week.
Dates change every year. Always confirm the date, registration and venue with the official organiser before booking travel.
Stay at Baia Kristal
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Event weeks fill up fast. Check your dates on Airbnb and message us with your race or festival plans.