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Tour & Activity Scams in Cartagena, Colombia
Unlicensed guides, fake tickets, bait-and-switch excursions, and ticket scalping. Below are the tour & activities scams reported in Cartagena — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Buenos Aires, Lima, and Cusco.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Tour & Activities Scams
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Total in Cartagena
How it works
Unlicensed boat operators in the marina sell cheaper day trips to the Islas del Rosario than official operators, but provide overcrowded, poorly maintained vessels without proper safety equipment.
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10 total warnings across all categories