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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:
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Barranquilla – 1 hrs y 45 min.
Santa Marta – 3 hrs y 30 min.
Air route:
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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 IndiasTourist 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 FestivitiesAnd 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.
Hotelsin
Cartagena
5 Stars Hotels
In Historic Center.
Sofitel Legend Santa Clara123 Rooms.6 Meeting Halls.
Charleston Santa Teresa Cartagena87 Rooms.5 Meeting Halls.
Hotel Bantú by Faranda Boutique28 Rooms.
Bastión Luxury51 Rooms.1 Meeting Hall.1 Business Hall.Bóvedas de Santa Clara Hotel Boutique
18 Rooms.
Allure Chocolat Hotel By Karisma Hotels& Resorts72 Rooms.1 Meeting Hall.
Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias32 Rooms.1 Meeting Hall.
In Bocagrande. In Marbella and La Boquilla.
Hotel Caribe by Faranda363 Rooms.12 Meeting Halls.
Holiday Inn Cartagena Morros140 Rooms.4 Meeting Halls.
Hotel Almirante Cartagena254 Rooms.3 Meeting Halls.
Las Américas Torre del Mar279 Rooms.Las Américas Casa de Playa251 Rooms.3 Meeting Halls. 1 Boardroom.1 Convention Center.
Hotel Capilla del Mar203 Rooms.3 Meeting Halls. 2Boardrooms. GHL Corales de Indias
250 Rooms.4 Meeting Halls. 5Boardrooms.
Hotel Dann Cartagena101 Rooms.1 Meeting Hall.
Radisson Cartagena Ocean Pavillion233 Rooms.4 Meeting Halls.
Hotel Hyatt Regency Cartagena261 Rooms.3 Meeting Halls. 4 Business Halls.
5 Stars Hotels
In Centro Histórico. in Bocagrande.
Allure Bonbon21 Rooms.
Holiday Inn Express Bocagrande200 Rooms.9 Meeting Halls.
Hotel Casa Los Puntales9 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
55 Rooms.1 Meeting Hall.San Pedro Hotel Spa
8 Rooms.2 Meeting Halls.
4 Stars Hotels
In Centro Histórico. In Bocagrande.
San Felipe Hotel55 Rooms.
Hotel Barlovento48 Rooms.1 Meeting Hall.1 Boardroom.Hotel Santa Alejandría
11 Rooms. Hotel Bahía65 Rooms.2 Meeting Halls.Hotel Casa Relax
12 Rooms.Hotel Cartagena Millennium51 Rooms.2 Meeting Halls.
Hotel Charlotte32 Rooms.
3 Stars Hotels
AC by Marriott Hotel CartagenaAv. Santander, Bocagrande210 Rooms.Meeting Halls.
Cartagena Marriott HotelAv. Santander, Marbella201 Rooms.Meeting Halls for business and events.
Estelar Cartagena de IndiasNeighborhood Bocagrande260 Rooms.36 apartments1 Convention Center: 2.200 pax.
Conrad by Hilton Karibana ResortNorth Zona of Cartagena280 Rooms.Access to 18-hole golf course at Karibana Beach Golf Condominium.
El BD Cartagena Beach ClubNorth Zone of Cartagena258 Rooms.
Hotel Four Seasons CartagenaNeighborhood Getsemaní120 Rooms.
Total New Rooms: 1.329
New Hotel ProjectsIn Cartagena
Meeting CityFairs and Conventions
• •Convention Center Julio CesarTurbay Ayala.Convention Center HiltonCartagena.International Convention and Exhibitions Center LasAméricas.
Convention Center hotelEstelar Cartagena de Indias.
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The city has a variety of convention centers and event halls with capacity from 15 to 3,500 people.
Events
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 ObstetriciaJuly: Congreso AIESEC.August: Congreso latinoamericano de patología.September: Simposio Osteoporosis, Congreso Mundial de Medicina AlternativaTerapias Complementarias.October: Congreso de la Asociación Colombiana de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología.November: Independence Festivities, National Beauty Contest.
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These are just some of the events, which own and visitors can enjoy every year and where the culture is protagonist.
Gran Meeting HallBarahona –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 SimónBolivar -
Hotel Hilton
Manzanillo del Mar -Hotel Almirante
Capacity of 1.500 people. Capacity of 1.500 people. Capacity of 350 people.
Places for Events
Castle San Felipe de Barajas San Pedro Claver Church
The Castle San Felipe de Barajas is a fortification located inthe 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.
The Church of San Pedro Claveris a Colombian Catholic temple dedicated to San Pedro Claver, whose remains are on his high altar.
Tourist Sites
The Zenú Gold Museum The Vaults Square
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.
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 Clock Tower Monument
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".
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 Corales del Rosario Island
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.
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 Square of Trinity
Fashion Sector for its culture and Bohemia, where they coexist with travelers from all over the world. It is a historical sector where the Cartageneraindependence of the Spanish yoke was born.
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.
Tourist Sites
Tours
Historic City Tour. City Sightseeing.
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.
A new way to discover Cartagena with City sightseeing. On board a double-decker 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. Carriage Ride in the WalledCity
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.
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.
Tour to Cocoliso.
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 beachBlanca Barú.
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 EncantoIsland.
A day in CholónIsland.
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.
Visit and spend a day in the beautiful and exclusive CholónIsland, 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.
Contact
Certified Wholesaler and Operator
Main Office BarranquillaTel: (575) 3680880
Representative BogotáCell: 313 270 4947
E-mail: [email protected]
www.munditurcolombia.com