If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Playa de El Gorguel located 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from central Cartagena. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Playa Cola de Caballo located nearby.

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Playa del Lastre is a spot you might want to check out, located 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from central La Union. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Cala del Barco, Playa Cola de Caballo, and Playa de El Gorguel.

Portman is home to Punta Negra, so why not stop by during your stay in La Union. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

Agrupa Vicenta is just one of the landmarks located 1 mi (1.7 km) from central La Union, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Bateria de Cenizas— just one of the monuments in Diputación de Rincón de San Ginés. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

Diputación de Rincón de San Ginés is home to Cabo Negrete, so why not stop by during your stay in Cartagena.

If visiting museums in La Union are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Mining Park of La Union. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to see more of the museums in La Union, you can easily walk to Agrupa Vicenta.