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The best credit card for hotels in Colombia.

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Why this card

Hilton Honors Aspire for hotels in Colombia.

Colombia has the Hilton Bogota, Hilton Cartagena, JW Marriott Bogota, Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena (Accor), and the W Bogota. Hyatt is thin (Hyatt Regency Cartagena recently opened). The Cartagena old city has many boutique non-chain hotels.

Annual fee

$550

Best earn rate

14 points per dollar at Hiltons, automatic Diamond, $400 in annual credits

Signup bonus

Currently 175,000 points after spend, see issuer for the current offer

Hilton Cartagena prices around 40,000 to 60,000 points a night against $200 to $400 cash, and the Hilton Bogota is similar at the lower end. Diamond breakfast at either covers daily food cost for two, which is a real $60 per day in Colombia. The annual free weekend night cert covers a Saturday at Hilton Cartagena outright.

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If the top pick is not right

Alternative: Marriott Bonvoy Bevy.

JW Marriott Bogota and W Bogota are at the high end of the city market. The 50K free night cert covers a Friday at the JW. Gold elite late checkout is convenient when domestic flights to Cartagena run early afternoon.

American ExpressAnnual fee $250

At a glance

Side by side.

SpecHilton Honors AspireMarriott Bonvoy Bevy
Annual fee$550$250
Best earn rate14 points per dollar at Hiltons, automatic Diamond, $400 in annual creditsSee alternative section above
Signup bonusCurrently 175,000 points after spend, see issuer for the current offerVaries by month

Local tip

What to know before you book.

Colombia tourist card fees apply at entry and exit ($40 to $80 depending on duration). Cartagena old city is foot-traffic only, so confirm a hotel that has a porter at check-in because dragging suitcases on cobblestones is a problem. Tipping at restaurants is 10 percent and usually added automatically to the bill.

Questions

Frequently asked.

What is the best credit card for hotels in Colombia?

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Hilton Honors Aspire from American Express. Hilton Cartagena prices around 40,000 to 60,000 points a night against $200 to $400 cash, and the Hilton Bogota is similar at the lower end. Annual fee is $550.

How many points do you need for a free night in Colombia?

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Roughly 50,000 points per night at the recommended chain for Colombia. Cash rate is around $220 per night, so the points stay is a meaningful discount versus paying cash.

Is the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy a better choice for hotels in Colombia?

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JW Marriott Bogota and W Bogota are at the high end of the city market. The 50K free night cert covers a Friday at the JW. Gold elite late checkout is convenient when domestic flights to Cartagena run early afternoon. Annual fee is $250.