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.

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Triathlon swim start in the bay of Cartagena

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.

At a glance

The year in Cartagena.

CHECK OFFICIAL CALENDARIRONMAN 70.3 Cartagena CHECK WITH THE ORGANISERMedia Maratón del Mar USUALLY LATE JANUARYHay Festival Cartagena USUALLY JANUARYCartagena Music Festival NOVEMBERFiestas de Independencia MARCH OR APRILSemana Santa

Stay at Baia Kristal

Planning around an event? Book early.

Event weeks fill up fast. Check your dates on Airbnb and message us with your race or festival plans.

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