Visitor guide
Host city: Cartagena, Colombia
Everything you need to plan your trip to the 2026 Latin American Go Congress: transportation, safety, lodging, and what to see beyond the board.
Hotel
The congress venue is Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, in Bocagrande, walking distance to the beach, restaurants, and transport. Maps
Bocagrande has many alternative hotels and short-term rentals. Booking early is strongly advised; October is a popular season in Cartagena.
Discount for attendees
Hotel Caribe by Faranda offers an exclusive 15% discount over the public rate for Latin American Go Congress 2026 participants.
Steps to book with the discount:
- Check the current room rate on the hotel's official website. Hotel Caribe.
- Contact Lyzneyth Mesa directly by email at comercial.cartagena@farandahotels.com or WhatsApp/phone at +57 3102033764.
- Mention that you are attending the congress and share your exact stay dates.
The discount will be validated against the public rate at the exact time of booking.
Transportation
We will do our best to pick you up at the airport on October 30 and take you back on November 3/4. Contact us once you have your flight itinerary. congreso@colombiago.org / WhatsApp +57 320 8617856 .
Cartagena is compact along the coast. For short trips, Uber, DiDi, and InDriver are commonly used.
Airport
Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) is Cartagena's main airport, about 15–25 minutes from Bocagrande depending on traffic.
Safety
Cartagena welcomes millions of visitors each year. Bocagrande, the walled city, and Getsemaní are generally safe during the day with normal urban precautions.
Weather
Cartagena has a tropical climate year-round: warm, humid, and often breezy near the coast.
Tourism
Cartagena de Indias is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Consider the walled city, Castillo de San Felipe, Getsemaní, Rosario Islands, and Bocagrande.
Maps
Quick links for navigation:
- Congress hotel — Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand
- Airport (CTG) — Rafael Núñez International Airport
- Historic center — Centro Histórico / Ciudad Amurallada
Local recommendations
Colombian Caribbean cuisine is a highlight: seafood, plantain, coconut rice, arepas de huevo, and tropical juices.