Typical crowd level each month (relative), averaged over the attractions of each city. Shorter bar = fewer people.
Cartagena and Salento have broadly similar crowd levels overall.
Based on historical visitor patterns, September is usually the quietest month in Cartagena.
Based on historical visitor patterns, June is usually the quietest month in Salento.
In Cartagena the quietest day is usually Monday; in Salento, Monday. Weekdays early in the morning are the safest bet in both.
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