- For other places of the same name, see Cartagena (disambiguation).
| Cartagena | |
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| Information | |
| Country |  Colombia |
|---|---|
| Area | 572 km² |
| Population | 1 036 412 hab. () |
| Density | 1 811,91 inhab./km² |
| Postal code | 130000 |
| Spindle | UTC − 05: 00 |
| Location | |
 10 ° 25 ′ 25 ″ N 75 ° 31 ′ 31 ″ W | |
| Official site | |
Cartagena or Cartagena de Indias (in Spanish : Cartagena de Indias) is a city of Colombia located north on the coast of Caribbean and classified in Unesco heritage.
Understand
Cartagena de Indias was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984. Considered by many to be one of the most beautiful in the world, fascinating and magical, Cartagena was founded by the Spanish conquistadors, becoming an important port for transporting people. goods in South America with the transport of gold, silver, all kinds of plants, animals, minerals and handicrafts from the Caribbean to the old continent.
Today the historic city center welcomes intellectuals, is made up of many beautiful restored houses, attractive squares and surrounded streets, it is a dynamic and exotic city. This is one of the requirements of a tourist looking for rest in the Colombian Caribbean, with magical realism and a tropical environment of natural beauty. The city has been the host of many conventions, but the two main areas of interest for Europeans and Americans who visit the city are certainly the music Festival organized the first two weeks of January, and the “Hay Festival in Cartagena de Indias” literary festival at the end of January. Both festivals attract many people from across the world including writers and critics.The city was during Spanish colonization a major slave trade port, the historical legacy is seen today, with an ethnic mix peculiar to this region. The palenqueras caught the attention of the Colombian painter Rosario Heins
Cartagena is located in the north of the country, on the shores of the Caribbean Sea, today the city is visited by tourists from all countries. In high season, and in December, Easter usually causes a large influx of Colombian and foreign tourists.
The city is basically divided into two parts, that of the fortified colonial city, a magical and happy place, with high class restaurants, clubs, bars, small colonial hotels, and that of Bocagrande more reserved, both traditional and modern, town with a large area of sea view, with crowded beaches during the high season. It is also very pleasant to visit the area known as Castillogrande, residential area with condos (condominium apartments) and quiet beaches to dream of at sunset.
To go
It is hot in Cartagena and the humidity is high. Hat and sunglasses are essential for Europeans. If you have fragile skin, a protective cream will be necessary. You will find everything on site.
By plane
- 1 Rafael Núñez International Airport (IATA : CTG, ICAO: SKCG, Aeropuerto Internacional Rafael Núñez) (northern suburbs of Cartagena) – receives international flights from the city of Panama, Quito, Maracaibo, San jose, Fort Lauderdale and Miami. You can access Cartagena from other locations via Bogotá, the capital located 1 000 km south of Cartagena. Other domestic destinations: direct flights between Cartagena and Medellin, Cali and San Andres.
On a boat
From Panama (or to), from Portobelo and sometimes Colon. Ask at your hotel or hostel, you have to inquire before, it can be difficult to get a seat, it is important to know the company organizing the trip.
By bus
The bus station is at 6 km east of the old town, buses "Metrocar" in green and white. They are equipped with air conditioning at reasonable cost. Buses leave every hour from (and to) Barranquilla and Santa Marta
By car
Take a taxi! Negotiate your ticket before getting in the taxi. They are normally at reasonable prices. Find out about the prices at your hotel.
Circulate
See
Make
- International Music Festival – ten days of classical music in January, see the dates on Music festivals.
Learn
To work
- French alliance – Contact us for this information.
Buy
Eat
Have a drink / Go out
The bistros and pastry shops are generally welcoming places. In Colombia, like everywhere else, avoid carrying valuables that are too obvious, have little money on you, avoid taking out your wallet, prepare your tickets in a pocket.
- Enjoy the coffee; you will find it from all regional sources. Coffee is drunk very long. Sometimes you can ask for a 'cappuccino'.
- The usual alcoholic drinks are beer, and Cuba Libre (Lemon, and 'rom' on cola ice cubes). You will hardly find wine for less than 20,000 pesos.
Housing
Cheap
- Hotel Bellavista (on the road to Barranquilla) – Unmissable! Some took root there and lived there for several years. It's'artists' hotel : broke painters, sometimes famous, often paid in paintings; an entire room is devoted to it. The boss is talking French.
Average price
- 1 Hotel don Pedro de Heredia Calle Primera de Badillo 3-74 (Carrera 7),
57 5 6647270, email: [email protected] room available from 15 h, to be released before 12 h. 
double room from 69 € breakfast included. – 
free. Double and triple rooms. Indoor swimming pool, fitness center, patio garden, restaurant. Animals not admitted.
double room from 
free. Double and triple rooms. Indoor swimming pool, fitness center, patio garden, restaurant. Animals not admitted.Luxury
Communicate
security
Health
- Wash your hands. Avoid chewing unwashed fruit; peel. Rinse oranges before consuming them. You normally have nothing to worry about with bananas.
- Boil the water or drink mineral water bought at the small supermarket.
- Pharmaceuticals are available over the counter in pharmacies.
