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 Top destination - Why go there  in Cartagena, Colombia ?

Cartagena De Indias

   
5/5
Cartagena de Indias, founded in 1533, is an old, famous and beautiful colonial city, classified as UNESCO World Heritage Site. With 11km of fortifications along the Carribean coast,...

 Best hotels - Where to stay  in Cartagena, Colombia ?

Radisson Cartagena Ocean Pavillon Hotel

   
5/5
This exceptional hotel, situated right on La Boquilla beach, offers great views from both sides, with the Caribbean sea in front, and the lake in the back. Service is exceptional, food...

 Finest restaurants - Where to eat  in Cartagena, Colombia ?

El Balcon Eat Drink Love

   
4/5
Probably one of the nicest places to eat in town. El Balcon Eat Drink Love, on top of having a great name, is a restaurant on a balcony, with direct view on Plaza San Diego and its...

Cafe del Mar

   
3/5
Known locally as the best place in town to watch beautiful sunsets on the Carribean sea, it is the case ! Built on the fortifications, at a western corner, it has a large choice of...

 What to see  in Cartagena, Colombia ?

Carribean sunset from the fortifications

 
5/5
A must do in Cartagena, is to take the time to admire an awesome natural wonder, the sunset on the Carribean sea. Cafe del mar is a place of choice, but it can be admired from many...

Cartagena fortifications

   
4/5
With 11km of wall along the Caribbean sea, surrounding the old town, there is a lot to say about these fortifications - and even more to see. Built over centuries, to protect the Spanish...

Plaza San Diego

 
3/5
For both street animation and souvenir shopping, Plaza San Diego is a good stop. It is also surrounded by beautiful buildings, comfortable terraces and restaurants offering great cuisine.

Avenida Santander beach road

 
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Avenida Santander in Cartagena is a long drive along the Carribean sea, passing next to many beach and points of interest along the coast. On windy days, the strong waves crashing at...

Institución Universitaria Bellas Artes y Ciencias de Bolívar UNIBAC

   
-1/5
Just like many of the colonial era building, the Arts and Science university of Cartagena is one of the many buildings to stop to admire while going through the old town little streets.

Plaza de los estudiantes

 
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One on the numerous beautiful squares in Cartagena, surrounded by colonial buildings, which is worth passing by and going around, wandering in the typical small streets.

 Excellent activities - What to do  in Cartagena, Colombia ?

Free tours in Cartagena, Colombia

Free tours in Cartagena, Colombia

   
5/5
Free Getsemani Neighborhood Tour Free Walking Tour Walled City of Cartagena The Best of the Kalamari Neighborhood - Free Tour Old City Free Walking Tour! Getsemani Neighborhood Free...

La Boquilla beach

 
3/5
For a quiet and large beach on Caribbean sea in Cartagena, La Boquilla is a good choice. Not per se the most beautiful beach around, as sand is whiter elsewhere, it i nevertheless calm...

Patacon on Plaza de la Trinidad

 
3/5
Cannot visit Colombia, and especially Cartagena, without trying street food, especially patacon ! On Plaza de la Trinidad, great ones are served, for a very cheap price. Our advice...

Isla del pirata

   
2/5
Isla del pirata, or Pirate island, is one of the 30 islands in Rosario archipel, off the coast of Cartagena. This beautiful island is very small - only a few huts - but offers great...

Cartagena Marina

Cartagena Marina

   
-1/5
The marina in Cartagena is, of course, the place to reach for any island trip. It is relatively well organized. Be simply aware of one thing : arrive in advance for any boat trip, as,...

Plaza de la Trinidad

 
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The best street animation, any evening of the week, is on Plaza de la Trinidad ! Locals are buying beers, either from street sellers, or from one of the shops around, and like to sip...