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