Bachelor parties shouldn’t be too hard to plan. Yet, they end up being a pain in the ass to put together. From locking in dates to collecting money and even coming up with the best possible excuse for the fallen soldiers to get away. Setting this up is tedious. And that’s just the beginning. For that reason, Cartagena VIP provides you valuable information to know how to plan a bachelor party in Cartagena.
You then need to worry about finding the perfect location. And after your last few trips to Costa Rica being so amazing, you want to try a different approach.
Cartagena, Colombia has been widely discussed by peers and you can’t wait to see what all the fuss is about. But how do you begin? In this blog post, we will give you some steps on how to plan a bachelor party in Cartagena that you and your friends will never forget.
STEP 1 – Timing your bachelor party in Cartagena
Colombia is a tropical country so if it’s whether you’re concerned about, there are very few rainy periods. Weather in Cartagena, starting with temperature is between 85-93 degrees on average making it very warm but not unbearable.
Cartagena’s rainy season is from late April to late June and then again in September in October. January – March are dry months and July and August are the city’s high season.
Our opinion is Cartagena, being as touristy as it’s been in the past 5 years. We recommend February, March, September, and October. As long as you steer clear of the city in April (flocks of Colombian tourists for their holidays), July and August (lots of people), and December (stay away, too many people).
STEP 2 – Know the top luxury vacation rentals in Cartagena
We know how hard can be to figure out how to plan your bachelor party. But, here is where the conundrum lies. Cartagena has 3 main options and all three are epic bachelor party destinations. We’re biased so the best way to go about this is to provide you with enough background so you can make an educated decision. If this fails, be sure to text us at +57 (301) 469-1751.
We’d like to think that Cartagena has 3 main places to stay –
- Bocagrande
- Walled City
- Private Island
Vacation rentals in Cartagena Bocagrande
Each of those places has its pros and cons but we will discuss each place in depth in our next article. For now, we will provide you with vital information.
- Penthouses in Bocagrande – Bocagrande is a sector in Cartagena near the beach that is home to most of the hotels that house the hundreds of Colombian tourists that visit the city. Not to mention, it’s also a stone’s throw away from the beach. I didn’t say nice beach (the nicer beaches in Cartagena are only seen when you visit a private island). Penthouses in Bocagrande are large houses or apartments with outdoor pools and amenities that can be just as good as the rivaling villas in the walled city. Let’s summarize, if you want to be near the beach, stay in Bocagrade. Check out our penthouses in Bocagrande.
- Villas in the Walled City – The walled city or city center in Cartagena is the place to be if you want to be near the nightlife, restaurants and not have to worry about seeing or doing anything really. Many bachelor party groups want to go out and explore the town while others just want to stay in the area where all the alcohol and people are, this is it. Check out our villas in the walled city.
- Private Islands in Cartagena – What else is there to say. Not much to say really. This is the option for the group looking to completely disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the city and have everything delivered to you. From Private in-house chefs to private entertainment, private islands in Cartagena can be bachelor party heaven.
In conclusion, all 3 sectors have their allure but it really depends on what your intentions are (I’m sure I can guess). Seriously, do you want to be in the action, do you want to be near the beach or do you not want to be near anything?
STEP 3 – Creating an Epic Itinerary for Your Bachelor Party in Cartagena
You’ve narrowed down your dates and have a general idea of the places to stay but you’re still unsure of where to stay. Perhaps this step will help facilitate the process.
Cartagena is a very touristy beach town with a colonial allure on one side and amazing island hopping excursions on the other. So let’s put the cards on the table and keep it 100.
If you want a VIP bachelor party where an itinerary for your group will be:
Cartagena bachelor party Itinerary
-Thursday – Arrival, check-in, explore, dinner, pregame, party
-Friday – Breakfast at home, pre-game, pool party, dinner, nightlife
-Saturday – Yacht party, the chef on board, DJ, Nightlife
-Sunday – Bitch and moan about leaving departure.
-Then we recommend staying in the city center.
If you want to do some version of that with a little more exploring on your own and spend a little less money, we recommend staying in Bocagrande.
Private Islands are super VIP so if you’re willing to spend and want no part in crowds, hit us up for one of these.
STEP 4 – Booking private tours in Cartagena
We didn’t exactly tell you what there is to do in Cartagena, so here are a few of our favorite tours and excursions for your bachelor party in Cartagena.
- Island Hopping
- Cocktail Tours
- Rum and Tobacco Tasting Tours
- Bike Tours on a Private Island
- Cartagena Historical Tour
- Harbor Cruise with Dinner and Wine
- Cartagena Street Food Experience
- Flyboard in Cartagena
- Skydiving in Cartagena
We hope this guide on how to plan a bachelor party in Cartagena has helped you. Remember to book your accommodations, transportation, and activities in advance and to respect the local culture and laws. If you need more information about bachelor parties in Cartagena, Colombia check out our Cartagena Colombia Bachelor Party Compendium
