DESCRIPTION CITY CARTAGENA

CARTAGENA DE INDIAS

Cartagena has been a city associated mainly with the history of pirates, because it was there that there were numerous attacks by European pirates, who found in the city a suitable place to loot during the Spanish administration, which made that at that time, become in the most reinforced city in South America and the Caribbean, becoming almost as reinforced as the Gulf of Mexico in its time. At present its viceregal architecture is maintained.
Here we will say what you can do in Cartagena

There is no need to go too far to feel trapped by the history and beauty of this place, walking through the "old city" will be one of the best plans to use time, within their centenary buildings they have found for a long time account: restaurants with coastal delights, streets full of small shops with handicrafts and a couple of boutiques where you can find the clothes of the most famous designers of Colombia, of course, you can also find the Indians who sell their crafts at good prices and can Win a real pleasure to always remember your way through the Heroic.
CLOCK TOWER:

It is the "gateway" to the walled city and the meeting point of many, a few meters from the beach and some other bars and restaurants. The tower is a must in the city.

2. THE CASTLE OF SAN FELIPE DE BARAJAS:



It was the largest construction made by the Spaniards in America at the time of the conquest, it was a point of the high city, because from there they could clearly distinguish the enemy visiting it will give you the opportunity to learn more about the history and importance of Cartagena at the time of the colony.

3. THE HEREDIA THEATER:

What was once a church now becomes a horse-shoe theater with a delicate and beautiful Italian architecture but with a Caribbean touch typical of the city. There is no need to be a lover of scenic arts to visit, as required by the details that make each building different, so it is unique.

4. GOLD MUSEUM:

It could be said that, after the gold museum in Bogotá, Cartagena contains one of the largest collections. Most of the exhibition is in the Zenú culture. You can find ceramic pieces and jewelry.

5. THE CARTAGENA SPACES



If you are looking for more exercise and do not know what to do in Cartagena, you should not miss the different places that make up the walled city, the Plaza de la Aduana, Plaza de los Coches, Plaza de Santo Domingo and Plaza San Pedro Claver , each with a different charm and a different atmosphere depending on the time of day when visiting, are ideal places to take a picture, eat an ice cream or dine by candlelight

5 PLANS THAT CAN NOT BE FAILED IN CARTAGENA:

1. GO TO BARU OR THE ISLANDS OF THE ROSARY:



A set of islands that can be visited from the port of Cartagena and has between 30 minutes and an hour by boat, where you can swim in the blue waters and eat local delicacies, you can dive or simply enjoy the sun. Isla Baru is another magical and unforgettable destination near Cartagena.

2. NIGHTLIFE:

When you visit Cartagena you can not miss countless parties in bars, restaurants and even on the beach where you can enjoy the Caribbean atmosphere. There are bars in the city for all tastes, salsa, reggeton, Vallenato, Merengue, Cumbia, crossroads, techno and even



Get to know the gastronomy of this city

A fusion of African, Native American and Spanish food makes Cartagena a culinary delight. Caribbean, tropical, and with the added advantage of exotic tropical fruits, discover Cartagena through its flavors and aromas is the dream of any food lover. See what Anthony Bourdain said here
The most typical sweets you can find in bars and food stalls throughout the city are:

• Egg arepa (fried corn dough with a fried egg inside)
• Empanadas
• Carimañola (fried yucca stuffed with meat and cheese)
• Buñuelito de bean (a fried corn fritter, salted with black beans)
• Sausages (smoked meatballs)
• Rice with coconut, rice with beans, rice with chicken, meat ... anything with rice. The most common is coconut rice
• Mote of cheese - yam and cheese served with grilled eggplant
• Sancocho de pescado - stew, usually cooked with chicken or beef in Colombia, Cartagenero chefs exchange fish meat to make an abundant fish stew.
• Fritanga - Ay! Fried sky Everything, from the fried cheese fingers of cassava (manioc), to the feet of pork, skin and intestines (chimichurria, chicharron)Ceviche is very popular in Colombia - both raw fish with citrus, as well as a cooked version.• Fried banana (platanitos) - the sky! It is often served with red snapper, coconut rice and slices (a popular lunch in Cartagena).

prestigious hotels of Cartagena

in Cartagena there are wonderful hotels to stay has wonderful things like swimming pools slides