Travel Guide of Cartagena de Indias in Colombia by Influencers and Travelers

The city of Cartagena, known in the colonial era as Cartagena de Indias, is a city and major port on the northern coast of Colombia in the Caribbean Coast Region.

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1 - Cartagena

   8 km away

Cartagena, known since the colonial era as Cartagena de Indias, is a city and major port on the northern coast of Colombia in the Caribbean Coast Region, bordering the Caribbean sea.

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2 - Cartagena Cathedral, Colombia

   6 km away

The Cathedral of Cartagena in Colombia, officially the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, is located in the historic centre of Cartagena.

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3 - Shore Excursions in Cartagena

Private tour to visit in detail the principal sites of interest located in the old city of Cartagena. The tour starts leaving the downtown area to go to Manga neighborhood, where you can appreciate the beautiful mansions built at the beginning if the XX Century. Then it continues on to the highest part of the city where there is a convent dating the beginning of the XVII Century.(Subject to availability) after we visit San Felipe de Barajas Fortress which is considered the most important fortification in South America. Then the tour heads to the walled city, first a stop for shopping in the last build fortification  named "Las Bovedas" , after we take a walking tour, visiting the different squares of the city (St Domingo Square, Bolivar Square, Los Coches Square, Aduana Square, Clock Tower, St Pedro Square) and admiring the old colonial houses filled with history and legend. At the end we take a tour by the modern part of Cartagena (Bocagrande, Laguito and Castillogrande.

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4 - Tierra Bomba Island

   10 km away

Tierra Bomba is a Colombian island off the coast of Cartagena de Indias. The island is within the legal administration of the municipality of Cartagena in Bolívar Department, and covers a surface area of 19.84 km² that house an estimated population of 9,000 people.

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5 - Catedral de Santa Catalina de Alejandría

   8 km away
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6 - Sightseeing Cruises in Cartagena

2 hour cruise through the peaceful waters of Cartagena's Bay while enjoying the magnificent skyline and the colonial city views in the comfort of the Sibarita Master boat. While on board you will taste a 4-course dinner of international world class cuisine, with an excellent service by our crew.

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7 - Arte Moderno

   8 km away
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8 - Walls of Cartagena

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9 - Mountain Bike Tours in Cartagena

2 hours bike tour with a local tourist professional guide ... in a fun way you will know each of the most important tourist sites of '' cartagena de indias '' (streets, churches, parks, monuments , and else)

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10 - Santa Teresa Square

   8 km away
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11 - Santander

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12 - Coffee & Tea Tours in Cartagena

You will choose your bean, roast and grind it yourself for an experience of all the senses. The true masters are those who know so much that they make it seem simple, in this tour you will meet the best master of all. Learn about the process of coffee from its types, roasts and preparations as well as its significance in the history of Colombia.

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13 - Isla Barú

   24 km away

The Isla Barú or Isla de Barú is a former peninsula south of Cartagena, Colombia. It was cut off from the mainland by the Canal del Dique, but is still connected by bridge.

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14 - Barú

   36 km away

The Isla Barú or Isla de Barú is a former peninsula south of Cartagena, Colombia. It was cut off from the mainland by the Canal del Dique. It projects out southwest from the southern end of Cartagena towards the Islas del Rosario. It is approximately 25 km long and in places is less than 1 km wide. Approximately 20,000 people live on the island.

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15 - Snorkeling in Cartagena

Enjoy the most complete day tour in Cartagena going to different islands and beaches in Barú and Rosario Islands. Corales del Rosario National Park is the name of a group of islands in the cost of Colombia, located just an hour by speed boat from Cartagena, 45 mins from Cartagena. Blue water, white sand and awesome coral is the perfect mix for a sunny beach day, this paradise is the favorite destination in Cartagena. We visit unique destinations we have been working to offer the best places in the islands, we go to a Private Island where we are the first arriving so the beach is just for us you also can decide if you want to do the snorkel for free no extra charge and then we will visit a popular party island called Cholon where we will stay for 45 mins then we will go to a beach club in Baru called Mambo Beach Club Baru where you will take your lunch with many options you have a limited bonus for lunch you pay extra for special dishes like lobster, seafood casserole, and special fish.

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16 - Isla Grande

   37 km away
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