Cartagena de Indias Nice summer weather all year round. Average temperature 30 C (86 F). It is the fifth most populated city in Colombia. Population of 971,700 inhabitants. Language: Spanish
Ubicación Estratégica Land route: Barranquilla 1 hrs y 45 min. Santa Marta 3 hrs y 30 min. Air route: Medellín 1 hrs y 10 min. Bogotá 1 hrs y 25 min. Panamá 1 hrs y 10 min. San Andrés 1 hrs y 30 min. Cali 1 hrs y 25 min. Miami 2 hrs y 40 min. Airlines operating: Avianca, Copa Airlines, Latam, American Airlines, Easy Fly, Wingo, Viva Colombia, JetBlu, KLM.
Cartagena de Indias Tourist and Cultural District Cartagena has been a city mainly associated with pirate history, because it was there that were numerous attacks by pirates from Europe in the colonial era, which made it at the time, becoming the most reinforced city in South America and the Caribbean. Today, Cartagena has developed its urban area, preserving the historic center and becoming one of the most important ports in Colombia and in the world as well as a famous tourist destination.
Gastronomy Cartagena de Indias ' own gastronomy is based on traditional gastronomies from Spain and Africa, which would later become the basis for the creation of its own gastronomy. One of the most popular gastronomic traditions is the sale of fruits, by the ''palenqueras '', which are responsible for selling in several parts of the city. Likewise, the Cartagena have the same typical foods as the rest of the Caribbean region in Colombia, such as the arepa e'huevo, the carimañola, shrimp cocktail, the buñuelito of beans, the Kola Román, among other meals. Also, because it is a city with a high index of tourism, it has a significant number of restaurants with different gastronomies of the world like Italian food, Mexican food, Mediterranean food, Chinese food and obviously Colombian food.
Independence Festivities of Cartagena de Indias
Independence Festivities And National Beauty Reign Every November Colombia becomes a party on behalf of the National beauty contest, which since 1934 is celebrated in Cartagena with the aim of integrating all the regions of the country around the beauty of the Colombian woman. During the festivities of November also take place parades of floats and dance troupes of typical dances.
Hotels in Cartagena
5 Stars Hotels In Historic Center. Sofitel Legend Santa Clara 123 Rooms. 6 Meeting Halls. Hotel Bantú by Faranda Boutique 28 Rooms. Bóvedas de Santa Clara Hotel Boutique 18 Rooms. Charleston Santa Teresa Cartagena 87 Rooms. 5 Meeting Halls. Bastión Luxury 51 Rooms. 1 Meeting Hall. 1 Business Hall. Allure Chocolat Hotel By Karisma Hotels & Resorts 72 Rooms. 1 Meeting Hall. Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias 32 Rooms. 1 Meeting Hall.
5 Stars Hotels In Bocagrande. Hotel Caribe by Faranda 363 Rooms. 12 Meeting Halls. Hotel Almirante Cartagena 254 Rooms. 3 Meeting Halls. Hotel Capilladel Mar 203 Rooms. 3 Meeting Halls. 2 Boardrooms. Hotel Dann Cartagena 101 Rooms. 1 Meeting Hall. Hotel Hyatt Regency Cartagena 261 Rooms. 3 Meeting Halls. 4 Business Halls. In Marbella and La Boquilla. Holiday Inn Cartagena Morros 140 Rooms. 4 Meeting Halls. Las Américas Torre del Mar 279 Rooms. Las Américas Casa de Playa 251 Rooms. 3 Meeting Halls. 1 Boardroom. 1 Convention Center. GHL Corales de Indias 250 Rooms. 4 Meeting Halls. 5 Boardrooms. Radisson Cartagena Ocean Pavillion 233 Rooms. 4 Meeting Halls.
4 Stars Hotels In Centro Histórico. in Bocagrande. Allure Bonbon 21 Rooms. Holiday Inn Express Bocagrande 200 Rooms. 9 Meeting Halls. Hotel Casa Los Puntales 9 Rooms. Hilton Cartagena 341 Rooms. 9 Meeting Halls. Nh Collection Royal La Merced 9 Rooms. 1 Meeting Hall. 1 Boardroom. Hotel Cartagena Plaza 311 Rooms. 2 Meeting Halls. Nh Royal Urban Cartagena 28 Rooms. 1 Boardroom. Oz Hotel San Pedro Hotel Spa 8 Rooms. 2 Meeting Halls. 55 Rooms. 1 Meeting Hall.
3 Stars Hotels In Centro Histórico. In Bocagrande. San Felipe Hotel 55 Rooms. Hotel Barlovento 48 Rooms. 1 Meeting Hall. 1 Boardroom. Hotel Santa Alejandría 11 Rooms. Hotel Bahía Hotel Casa Relax 12 Rooms. 65 Rooms. 2 Meeting Halls. Hotel Cartagena Millennium 51 Rooms. 2 Meeting Halls. Hotel Charlotte 32 Rooms.
New Hotel Projects In Cartagena AC by Marriott Hotel Cartagena Av. Santander, Bocagrande 210 Rooms. Meeting Halls. Estelar Cartagena de Indias Neighborhood Bocagrande 260 Rooms. 36 apartments 1 Convention Center: 2.200 pax. El BD Cartagena Beach Club North Zone of Cartagena 258 Rooms. Cartagena Marriott Hotel Av. Santander, Marbella 201 Rooms. Meeting Halls for business and events. Conrad by Hilton Karibana Resort North Zona of Cartagena 280 Rooms. Access to 18-hole golf course at Karibana Beach Golf Condominium. Hotel Four Seasons Cartagena Neighborhood Getsemaní 120 Rooms. Total New Rooms: 1.329
Meeting City Fairs and Conventions The city has a variety of convention centers and event halls with capacity from 15 to 3,500 people. Convention Center Julio Cesar Turbay Ayala. Convention Center Hilton Cartagena. International Convention and Exhibitions Center Las Américas. Convention Center hotel Estelar Cartagenade Indias.
Events These are just some of the events, which own and visitors can enjoy every year and where the culture is protagonist. January: Storyland Festival, Hay Festival Cartagena, International Festival of Music. February: Curso Internacional de Cirugía Reconstructiva de Columna. March: Festival Internacional de Cine de Cartagena de Indias- FICCI. April: Feria Internacional Colombia Náutica. May: Ixel Moda Congreso Latinoamericano de Moda Cartagena. June: DAGO - Debates y Avances en Ginecología y Obstetricia July: Congreso AIESEC. August: Congreso latinoamericano de patología. September: Simposio Osteoporosis, Congreso Mundial de Medicina Alternativa Terapias Complementarias. October: Congreso de la Asociación Colombiana de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología. November: Independence Festivities, National Beauty Contest. y
Places for Events GranMeeting Hall Barahona Convention Center Auditorium Getsemaní - Convention Center Capacity of 2.500 people. Capacity of 1.470 people. Meeting Hall Nueva Granada Convention Center Las Américas Grand Meeting Hall Simón Bolivar - Hotel Hilton Manzanillo del Mar - Hotel Almirante Capacity of 1.500 people. Capacity of 1.500 people. Capacity of 350 people.
Tourist Sites Castle San Felipe de Barajas The Castle San Felipe de Barajas is a fortification located in the Colombian city of Cartagena de Indias. It is located on a hill called San Lázaro and was built in 1657 during the Spanish colonial era. San Pedro Claver Church The Church of San Pedro Claver is a Colombian Catholic temple dedicated to San Pedro Claver, whose remains are on his high altar.
Tourist Sites The Zenú Gold Museum Inaugurated by the Bank of the Republic, in 1982 opens its doors to the public in Cartagena de Indias, with a collection of gold and ceramics from the main pre-columbian cultures. It contains the most beautiful testimony of the Zenú culture. The Vaults Square It has 47 arches and 23 vaults. He had military use during the colony and in Independence served as a prison. After their restoration, they work in shops of handicrafts and antiques, bars and galleries.
Tourist Sites The Coachmen s Plaza It's the most central square in town. This square was designated by the authorities for the sale of African blacks who arrived in the city in the condition of slaves, and therefore took the name of Square of Slaves". It is currently called The Coachmen s Plaza". Clock Tower Monument It was originally called the mouth of the bridge and was built as the main entrance to the walled city. It was the only entrance to the city itself.
Tourist Sites Pegasus Wharf The Pegasus pier is located between the Convention center and the Traffic of the martyrs. The view from there is spectacular, and also diagonally we can observe the tower of the public clock. Corales del Rosario Island The Rosario Islands is a small archipelago formed by some 28 islands, which is part of the insular area of Cartagena de Indias, with a land area of 20 hectares located off the shores of the Department of Bolívar.
Tourist Sites Getsemaní Neighborhood Fashion Sector for its culture and Bohemia, where they coexist with travelers from all over the world. It is a historical sector where the Cartagenera independence of the Spanish yoke was born. Square of Trinity Located in front of the Holy Trinity Parish, founded in 1539. It is a meeting point for travelers of all nationalities attracted by the cultural activities that are held there.
Tours Historic City Tour. Tour to know the history that contains the Corralito de Piedra in a typical Colombian Chiva. You will visit the main tourist neighborhoods, Clock Tower, convention center, old shoes, entrance to the castle San Felipe, Indian Catalina, walled center and the vaults. City Sightseeing. A new way to discover Cartagena with City sightseeing. On board a doubledecker bus, visit the most representative sites of the Corralito de Piedra. You can go up and down the bus as often as you want in any of the 15 stops.
Tours Chiva Rumbera. Transport in typical Colombian Chiva, Group of vallenato, free bar of liquor accompanied by soda and ice, typical fried. Tour of the main tourist neighborhoods, Clock Tower, convention Center, Castillo San Felipe, India Catalina, walled center and entrance to a discotheque. Carriage Ride in the Walled City Tour through the walled center through its main streets and squares (clock tower, Portal de los Dulces Bolívar Square, Cathedral, Santo Domingo Square, vaults among others) with an approximate duration of 30 minutes.
Tours Tour to Barú Island and Playa Blanca. Panoramic Tour to enjoy the beautiful archipelago of the Rosario Island and Playa Blanca Barú on board boat and with stop and sea bath in beach Blanca Barú. Tour to Cocoliso. 9-hour tour with permanent guide and historical review with panoramic tour of the archipelago in speedboats or yacht, stop on the island San Martín de Pajárales, use of social areas on the island.
Tours Tour El Encanto Island. Enjoy a wonderful day of rest, sun and sand on the beautiful private island El Encanto. It crosses the archipelago of the islands of the Rosary, with seabath on the island El Encanto. A day in Cholón Island. Visit and spend a day in the beautiful and exclusive Cholón Island, arriving by speedboat. It is one of the exotic destinations on the shores of Barú located near the Rosario Islands.
Transportation Service Vans Buses Taxis For those who like to transport in small groups. Buses with quotas of up to 40 people. Great coverage in the different models of taxis for your comfort. Cars Chivas Special for those executives or people who want to travel the streets of the city to their liking. Special for those who want to enjoy a papayera while taking a tour of the city.
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