Vacations in Cartagena de Indias

Cartagena de Indias has been declared by UNESCOcivilization and noise.
as a historic and cultural patrimony of humanity dueThe main beaches are Bocagrande, El Laguito, La
to its rich past. History can be found in many placesBoquilla, Castillogrande, Marbella and Playa Blanca. The
of the city such as the city walls, the spanish colonialmost relevant islands are Islas del Rosario, with
architecture and the impressive military and religiouscrystal and multicolor water perfect for snorkeling
monuments.and scuba diving; Isla de Baru with white sandy
There are many places to visit full of historic, cultural,beaches, crystal water, mangles, and multicolor corals;
architectural and aesthetic importance. Within the oldArchipielago de San Bernardo and Isla de Tierra
city walls the main tourist attractions are theBomba.
Cathedral, the San Francisco monastery, the GoldNight life in Cartagena is very exciting and full of bars,
Museum, the San Agustin convent, the monasteryrestaurants, cafes, casinos and clubs. The
and church San Pedro Claver, the public clock, therecommended zones of the city to find the best
modern art museum, the naval museum, Thenight life are El Corralito de Piedra, Calle del Arsenal
Inquisicion Palace, plaza de Bolivar, Plaza de los cochesand Bocagrande. Another thing that can be done at
and casa del Marques de Valdehoyos, among others.night time is to have a Paseo en Coche or simply
Outside the city walls, the most important places totake a walk in the old city to enjoy its romantic
visit are the San Felipe de Barajas Castle, calle delatmosphere.
Arsenal, Fuerte del Pastelillo, La India Catalina, CasaTourist can also practice many sports including of
de Rafael Nunez, Ermita de El Cabrero, Candelariacourse nautical ones. A visit to the aquarium, the
convent and the Old Boots monument. Also, nearbybotanic garden and ecological tourism are other
the city there are some fortress such as Bateria delactivities that can be done in Cartagena and that
Angel San Rafael, Fuerte San Fernando de Bocachicamight take more than a day.
and Fuerte Bateria de San Jose that helped theBesides from being the most important tourist
Spanish conquerors to defend the city from thedestination in the Colombian Caribbean coast it is one
English, the French and the pirates.of the most important business, meetings and
All the already mentioned attractions areconventions centers of the entire Caribbean.
harmoniously combined with beautiful beaches, exoticFor obvious reasons Cartagena is the first tourist
nearby islands and night life establishments. In termsdestination of Colombia for both national and
of beaches and islands you can find them both withininternational tourists.
the tropical atmosphere of the city or away from