A six-room colonial house with Colombian art and a courtyard pool in the heart of Cartagena’s walled city.
This five-hundred-year-old building was once the Taxation House, where tobacco traders paid taxes to the Spanish Crown. Today, its six individually designed rooms sit among paintings and sculptures made by Colombian artists. Guests can reserve a single room or take over the entire house, including its living and dining spaces, courtyard and rooftop terrace.
Just outside the front door lie the lively plazas, galleries, boutiques and restaurants of Cartagena’s historic centre. Casa de la Renta places it all within walking distance, with a courtyard pool waiting when the Caribbean heat catches up with you.
What we love about Casa de la Renta
- The location within Cartagena’s city walls, close to the churches, squares and restaurants of El Centro.
- A courtyard pool for cooling off between mornings in the old city and dinner nearby – essential in Cartagena’s heat.
- Paintings and sculptures by Colombian artists are displayed throughout the bedrooms and shared spaces.
- The rooms are named after commodities once traded through Las Indias, recalling the house’s earlier life.
- The rooftop terrace is a wonderful spot for drinks as evening settles over Cartagena’s tiled roofs and domed churches.
- With just six rooms, the house can be reserved in its entirety for families or groups of friends.
Set out with a local guide to explore the plazas, churches and colonial architecture within Cartagena’s old stone walls.
Continue into Getsemaní, where street art, independent restaurants and music offer a different view of the city. Art-focused walks and visits to local workshops can also be arranged.
Food provides another route into Cartagena. Visit a local market, learn to prepare ceviche or sample Colombian coffee, chocolate and rum. You can also spend an evening learning salsa or join a drumming lesson with local musicians.
Beyond the city walls, take a boat to the islands off Cartagena for swimming and lunch beside the sea. Alternatively, travel into the mangroves by canoe, visit the National Aviary or spend the day learning about the history and musical traditions of San Basilio de Palenque.
When to Travel
Cartagena is hot throughout the year, but December to April is generally drier and less humid. These months are particularly good for exploring the old city on foot and spending time on the water, though it can be very busy in late December and January. May to November brings more frequent rain, although showers are often brief, and the city tends to be quieter.
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