Cartagena
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- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
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Introduction
Cartagena (website in Spanish), it's historical centre being a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a popular destination in Colombia. It was founded by the Spanish conquerors and used for years as one of the main ports to ship goods and people between Europe and South America and the Caribbean.
Cartagena has a great nightlife with several good discotheques like Babar, Joy Slava, Mr. Babilla and a myriad of hot spots to dance the night away.
Fore more information you can check the Cartagena Bureau of Tourism website (Spanish only).
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
There are many points of interest including historic sites, churches, and squares: Plaza Santo Domingo, Plaza Fernández de Madrid, Plaza San Diego, Plaza de La Aduana, Plaza de Bolívar, among others.
There are also many restaurants, bars, and cafes. There is a string of beaches in the city, but the beautiful "Islas del Rosario' are a mere 30'-boat ride away.
Events and Festivals
Weather
Getting There
By Plane
Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) is located near Cartagena and offers both domestic and international flights. International destinations include Cancun, Milan, Aruba, Curacao, Maracaibo, Panama City, Miami, Montreal, Toronto, Caracas, Lima and Fort Lauderdale. Domestic services go to Bogota, Medellin, San Andres, Barranquilla, Pereira, Cali and Bucaramanga.
By Train
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Bahia | Carrera 4ª calle4ª Bocagrande | Hotel | 68 |
| Hotel da Pietro | cr. 3 4-101 Bocagrande | Hotel | 91 |
| North Star Backpackers Hostel | Carrerra 3 #8-96 Bocagrande | Hostel | 77 |
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