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Visiting Cartagena by yacht
When to come, the two entrances to the bay and the old walled city beside the marina.
Picture made with AI. It shows the place but is not a photograph.
Seasons
When to come
| Season | Months | Daily high | Monthly rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | January to March | 31.1 to 31.2 °C | 0.4 to 3.2 mm |
| Shoulder | April, June, December | 31.4 to 32.3 °C | 19 to 93 mm |
| Off season | May, July to November | 31.5 to 32.3 °C | 117 to 237 mm |
WMO normals 1991 to 2020, Aeropuerto Rafael Nunez (14015080). Season bands are our own estimate.
Approaches
Entering the bay
BocachicaThe marina says official entry to the Bay of Cartagena is via the Bocachica channel. Announce arrival to San Jose Station (coastguard) on VHF 16.
BocagrandeThe marina says this entrance is marked by two buoys, is 60 m wide and has a maximum draft of only 13 ft.
Port traffic controlThe marina says that when arriving in the Port of Cartagena you must contact the maritime traffic control station on VHF 16.
At the marinaCall Marina Club de Pesca on VHF 71.
Club de Pesca y Vela Marina, arrivals page.
The old city
Club de Pesca y Vela Marina describes its location as just steps away from the historic walled city of Cartagena de Indias.
Entry
Foreign vessels must use a maritime agent and an arrival notice through Sitmar. The Jobs page gives the details from the marina and the maritime authority.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
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