Cartagena Attractions
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Venue: Cartagena When: Daily
Cartagena de Indias, on the northern coast of Colombia, was the first Spanish port on the Caribbean and has a beautiful old town that makes it one of the country's most popular destinations.
Cartagena was founded by the Spanish in 1533 and became a major trade centre for the Spanish fleet. The city's wealth made it a target for pirates and so it was fortified extensively with ramparts and huge walls.
The main entrance to the old town is under the clock tower and opens out onto a plaza. From there, a stroll around the streets reveals a wealth of colonial architecture. The cathedral is impressive and a visit to the Hotel Santa Clara is a must. Formerly a convent, it has cloistered walkways, lush plants and distinguished rooms with high ceilings. The atmospheric Plaza de Bolivar has tall palm trees, locals playing chess and a large statue of the liberator Simón Bolivar.
A walk along the city walls offers great views of the old town's architecture and the turquoise Caribbean. The city has beaches at Bocagrande, but to make the most of the area's white sand and clear waters, take a boat trip to the Islas de Rosario or Playa Blanca on the Isla de Barú.
Cartagena de Indias, on the northern coast of Colombia, was the first Spanish port on the Caribbean and has a beautiful old town that makes it one of the country's most popular destinations.
Cartagena was founded by the Spanish in 1533 and became a major trade centre for the Spanish fleet. The city's wealth made it a target for pirates and so it was fortified extensively with ramparts and huge walls.
The main entrance to the old town is under the clock tower and opens out onto a plaza. From there, a stroll around the streets reveals a wealth of colonial architecture. The cathedral is impressive and a visit to the Hotel Santa Clara is a must. Formerly a convent, it has cloistered walkways, lush plants and distinguished rooms with high ceilings. The atmospheric Plaza de Bolivar has tall palm trees, locals playing chess and a large statue of the liberator Simón Bolivar.
A walk along the city walls offers great views of the old town's architecture and the turquoise Caribbean. The city has beaches at Bocagrande, but to make the most of the area's white sand and clear waters, take a boat trip to the Islas de Rosario or Playa Blanca on the Isla de Barú.
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