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| Cartagena, This is the beach area in front of the Caribe Hotel one of the resorts that Sunquest offers. Some Quick Facts The fortresses of Cartagena are designated as a UN World Heritage Site Located on the northern coast of Colombia facing the Caribbean Sea. Population, approximately 1 million inhabitants. Tropical climate with an average high temperature of 32°C and average low temperature 25°C. Currency is the Colombian Peso, ATMs are available everywhere. Electricity is 110V same as Canada and US no adapters or converters required. Rafael Núñez International Airport airport code CTG is only 2 kilometers from the city. Flying time from Toronto direct to Cartagena with Thomas Cook Canada approximately 5 hours. |
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| Cartagena as seen from the Old City. The Bocagrande in the background is where major hotels and beaches are located |
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| View of a portion of the Old City of Cartagena with the clock tower serving as the entrance |
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| Colombian artist Fernando Botero's "Gordita" or fat naked lady in front of the famous Pacos restaurant in Plaza Santo Domingo. |
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| Cycling in Cartagena, bike rentals are available you can get more info here http://www.velotours.com.co/ |
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| Carriage rides through the narrow streets of Cartagena, about $35US for a 45 minute ride, |
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| An evening stroll past many designer shops offering some unique styles. |
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| The Hard Rock Cafe Cartagena. |
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| “Zapatos Viejos”, two huge bronze work shoes erected as a tribute to one of the greatest poets of the city and in the background the Castle of San Felipe de Barajas, the largest fortress built by the Spanish in South America. |
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| A section of the wall that surrounds the old city of Cartagena. |
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| New and old, from this modern rooftop pool a view of 17th century Cathedral San Pedro Claver inside the old city and the Boca Grande in the distance. |
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| A former aljibe (underground water cistern) built to store water in the colonial times,it is now a dining room/wine cave at the El Marques Boutique Hotel where you can dine with a wide selection of high quality wines from Argentina, Chile, Spain and Italy. |
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| The bar Donde Fidel, a laid-back place to have some drinks or dance a little salsa, Cartagena-style, located inside Plaza de Coches by the clock tower |
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| Checking out sections of La Ciudad Amurallada (the Walled City) in Cartagena. |
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| The coffee of Colombia |
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| Plaza de San Pedro and the Cafe Restaurant San Pedro facing the San Pedro convent. Located in the middle of the historical center. Thinking of a vacation to Cartagena, talk to your travel agent, book online with us or call us toll free at 1-877-485-6060 |