About the hotel

The Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Hotel offers an incredible experience, full of luxury and elegance. It is located in Cartagena de Indias, a city that brings together the charm of colonial architecture, the excitement of a vivid night life, fascinating cultural festivals, and lush landscapes, to bring you the perfect experience.

Climate

Cartagena has a tropical climate, with warm and humid weather throughout the year. Temperatures range between 28°C (82°F) and 32°C (90°F).

Dress code

We recommend dressing business casual. Light and breathable clothing is suggessted for the hot weather.  For the trip to Barú Island, we recommend bringing sunscreen, a bathing suit and sandals.

Currency

The official currency in Cartagena is the Colombian Peso (COP).

For currency exchange, use banks or official exchange offices. Never exchange money on the streets or with strangers. Verify the official exchange rate of the day. Approximate official rate: $1.00 USD = $4,000 COP.

Safety recommendations

• Always protect your identification documents, money, and valuables. Use the safe box in your room.

• Carry a copy of your passport with you and leave the original at the hotel.

• Request authorized taxis directly from the hotel's front desk. Hailing taxis directly on the street is not recommended.

• Always be cautious and aware of your surroundings.

• As with any popular tourist destination tourist scams can also be found in Cartagena, so use common sense when interacting with street vendors.

Utilities

• The standard voltage in Colombia is 110 V.

• The country code for Colombia is +57 for calls from abroad. To make international calls from a landline in Colombia, dial 009 + country code + phone number.

Additional tips

• In most restaurants, a 10% gratuity will be included in the bill.

• Drink only bottled water.

• For outdoor activities use insect repellent, suncreen, and other sun protection like hats and sunglasses.