Cartagena is a city of beautiful colors, rich history, and great nighlife. Visitors to Cartagena can expect to be dazzled by Cartagena’s beautiful architecture, rich culture, and vibrant energy.
Officially named Cartagena de Indias, Cartagena was founded in 1533 by Spanish explorer Pedro de Heredia. Its history is rich with tales of pirate battles, castles, and cathedrals, and today visitors can take in much of Cartagena’s history at its museums, churches, castle, and other famous sites.
Cartagena is also a city for walking. Whether its getting lost in the walled city’s narrow streets or taking a stroll along the city walls, Cartagena’s bright colors and beautiful flowers are in bloom year round.
Cartagena is known around the world for its restaurants and nightlife. Whether you dine at La Vitrola or have a sunset cocktail at Cafe del Mar, Cartagena is bursting with energy every night.
Its proximity to the Islas Rosarios makes diving in Cartagena a great activity for those wanting to get out of the city. Daily dive and snorkel expeditions leave from Cartagena and offer world class coral reefs and marine life sightings to divers.
Whatever your pleasure, Cartagena can keep you busy for weeks. But if you don’t have unlimited time, try to spend at least five days in Cartagena to enjoy everything the city has to offer.
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