Marina Maldonado Fotografía
Marina Maldonado Fotografía operates as an estate venue in Cartagena's historic Manga district, where the primary offering centers on photography-forward wedding experiences rather than traditional full-service event hosting.
Marina Maldonado Fotografía is an estate destination wedding venue in Bolívar, Colombia, hosting up to 150 guests (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about COP 61,000,000 (our estimate), reached from Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG), 15–20 minutes by car. Best months: January, February, March, December.
About Marina Maldonado Fotografía
Marina Maldonado Fotografía operates as an estate venue in Cartagena's historic Manga district, where the primary offering centers on photography-forward wedding experiences rather than traditional full-service event hosting.
The 5-star rated property leverages its visual identity as a photographer's studio-turned-venue, allowing couples to marry documentation excellence with intimate celebration spaces.
This positioning attracts couples prioritizing image quality and artistic direction over conventional venue amenities.
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Marina was fabulous to work with from start to finish. She was recommended through a travel group and she responded promptly to all of my questions with great information.
Kate Amos · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About COP 61,000,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- COP 8,000,000 to COP 20,000,000 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CTG, 20 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Located in Manga, Cartagena's most architecturally significant colonial neighborhood, steps from 16th-century fortifications
- Owner Marina Maldonado's photography packages are included or deeply integrated with venue rental, eliminating vendor coordination for this critical service
- Perfect 5.0 Google rating based on verified guest reviews
- Estate accommodates 20–150 guests across indoor and outdoor zones with colonial-era architectural backdrop
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 18:00Guest arrival and welcome dinner (optional rehearsal dinner at nearby restaurant)
- 09:00Bride/groom preparation and detail shots (Marina Maldonado on-site)
- 15:00Ceremony in estate garden or interior salon
- 16:30Cocktail hour and group portraits (photography continues)
- 18:00Reception dinner and dancing
- 23:00Venue close; couple departs or guests return to hotels
- 11:00Optional farewell brunch in Manga or Centro Histórico
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CTG · about 20 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Rafael Núñez International Airport.
- Weather window
- December – March
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 315 6116881
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Is photography included in the venue rental?+
Marina Maldonado Fotografía bundles photography services with estate access. Couples book venue and photography as integrated packages rather than separate vendor contracts.
What is the guest capacity?+
The estate accommodates 20–150 guests depending on ceremony and reception configuration across indoor salon and exterior garden spaces.
Can we bring our own photographer?+
Contact the venue directly via marinamaldonado.com.co to discuss external photographer policies, as the business model emphasizes Marina Maldonado's in-house artistry.
Are catering and florals provided?+
The venue specializes in photography and space rental. Couples typically arrange catering, florals, and décor through preferred Cartagena vendors, with recommendations available from the estate.
What is the best time of year to marry here?+
December–March offers dry season reliability. May–June and September–October provide lush landscapes; July–August and November see higher humidity and occasional rain.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about pricing and availability for the month you have in mind. You do not need a fixed date.
Still deciding? Elena is Aisle’s AI wedding planner. Give her a month and a guest count and she will forecast the budget, work out how your guests would travel, and put a first plan on paper. No account needed.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.