Tourism statisticsCity2026
Cartagena Tourism Statistics: 856,000 Arrivals in 2024
Cartagena, in Bolívar, Colombia, recorded 856,000 international arrivals in 2024, Secretaría de Planeación Distrital reports. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 219,878 Airbnb stays in Cartagena in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was January, and the quietest was April.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 1,012,089
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.6 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- January
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 70%
Key facts
Cartagena Tourism Facts
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Official
- Secretaría de Planeación Distrital puts Cartagena at 856,000 international arrivals in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Cartagena at 219,878 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Cartagena added up to 1,012,089 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Cartagena lasted 4.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 35 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks January the busiest Airbnb month in Cartagena in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by March and August, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Cartagena had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were January, March and August.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Cartagena in December were booked furthest ahead, about 49 days, against 27 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 70% of Cartagena Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 30% and Mexico at 7.5%.
- Among Cartagena Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Bogotá was the top origin city at 9.7%, ahead of New York at 3.9%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Cartagena 2nd for Airbnb stays among the 91 towns it lists in Colombia in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Cartagena?
Secretaría de Planeación Distrital counted 856,000 international arrivals in 2024.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 856,000International arrivals | Foreign visitors arriving in Cartagena | 2024 | Secretaría de Planeación Distrital - Alcaldía Distrital de Cartagena de Indias |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Cartagena
Cartagena had 9,441 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 219,878 stays and 1,012,089 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.6 nights and was booked about 35 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 9,441
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 219,878
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 1,012,089
- Typical stay
- 4.6 nights
- Booked ahead
- 35 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Cartagena?
On Airbnb, January was the busiest month in Cartagena in the 12 months to October 2026, then March and August. April was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
January ranks first, April last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: January, March, August, December, July, June, February, November, September, May, October, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9.4% | 40 days |
| March | 9.0% | 31 days |
| August | 8.9% | 36 days |
| December | 8.5% | 49 days |
| July | 8.5% | 34 days |
| June | 8.4% | 27 days |
| February | 8.3% | 36 days |
| November | 8.2% | 40 days |
| September | 8.1% | 28 days |
| May | 7.9% | 28 days |
| October | 7.5% | 32 days |
| April | 7.4% | 29 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Cartagena Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Cartagena Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 70% came from abroad, led by the United States at 30% and Mexico at 7.5%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Bogotá was the top origin city at 9.7%, ahead of New York at 3.9%. The figures rest on 550,610 reviews, written over many years.
70% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 70%
- From within Colombia 30%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Cartagena
How many tourists visit Cartagena?
Cartagena had 856,000 international arrivals in 2024, according to Secretaría de Planeación Distrital. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 219,878 Airbnb stays in Cartagena in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in Cartagena?
The busiest Airbnb month in Cartagena in the 12 months to October 2026 was January, then March and August.
What is the quietest month in Cartagena?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Cartagena in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and October ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 29 days ahead, against 49 days for December.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Cartagena?
A typical Airbnb stay in Cartagena lasted 4.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 35 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.4 nights in September to 5.2 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Cartagena come from?
Of Cartagena Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 70% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 30% and Mexico at 7.5%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Bogotá at 9.7%, ahead of New York at 3.9%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Secretaría de Planeación Distrital counts international arrivals (856,000 in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 219,878 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights are stays times the typical stay: 219,878 stays at 4.60 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 550,610 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.