Cartagena de Indias (Colombia)
If you are planning to visit Colombia, You should know that Cartagena was one of the largest ports in colonial times, Cartagena has an immense cultural identity. And besides being the most important tourist centre of the Colombian coast, is also one of the centers of business, conventions and meetings of the Caribbean.
It should be noted that although the weather is warm all year round, it is always windy, still a factor to take into account the weather be bearable and even comfortable.
It is a city easily accessible either by air, sea or road. It has an international airport that receives flights from all over the world, some through connections. Find rest and leisure, the squares invite to take a few delicious cocktails or to enjoy the music and culture. The city exudes sensuality.
Our advice is to stay in the old town, in El Candil de Los Santos – Optimal Hotels Selection, you will enjoy many tours from horse carts to tour the Islands like Rosario. If you are interested for a long walk, an visit interesting places, you must go to the City Wall (Colombia National Heritage and World Heritage Site by UNESCO), which we recommend you start on the road by the Public Clock Tower. You can’t stop going to see the enchanted lake, as people see because of phosphorescent plankton.
Around Cartagena there are wonderful islands such as the Rosario Islands and the island of Baru. The beaches of Bocagrande, Castillogrande, El Laguito, Marbella, mouthpiece and Playa Blanca.
We also strongly recommend visiting San Felipe de Barajas Castel, The Popa, The Cathedral, Convent of San Francisco, The Bolivar Park, San Fernando de Bocachica and San Pedro Claver church.
The recommended dishes to try are the sausages and fritters. If you like desserts, we recommend visit El Portal de Los Dulces (The Candies Portal), for a variety of sweets, traditional sweets and coconut and tamarind.
The night life is best lived in the Playpen House, Arsenal Street and Bocagrande where the best bars, casinos and nightclubs to see sunset in the city.
The November 11. Cartagena declared its independence from Spain. This day is a national holiday in Colombia and the city is celebrated for four days known as the “Party of Independence.” It is also the day of the election and crowning of Miss Colombia at the national beauty pageant.
Posted: July 22nd, 2011 under Destinations, Gastronomy, Optimal Hotels & Residences, Tourism markets.
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