Cartagena InfoHere is some general cartagena info to get you started: In the Caribbean region of Colombia you will find Cartagena de Indias, which is the fifth largest city in the country, as well as one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. This warm city located in the Caribbean coast of Colombia houses a colonial walled city, which is one of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites and what attracts most people apart from the city’s beaches and nightclubs. It is one of the first cities founded by in South America and has served as an important business hub thanks to it’s strategic location along the northern coast of the country. Airport - Rafael Nunez International AirportThis is Colombia’s second largest airport and the biggest one in South America in terms of passenger’ movement. It is located within the city in the Crespo neighborhood, allowing easy access to anyone wanting to visit or leave the city through it.It currently serves both domestic and international flights and offer their passengers duty-free stores, restaurants and medical services along with car rental and transportation services. Cartagena info on places to VisitAt the heart of Cartagena there’s the old walled city, locally known as the Centro Amurallado where you’ll find restaurants, hotels and churches that highlight the Colonial origins of the area.When looking to spend the night out, El Centro and the Getsemani neighborhood offer pubs, bars and discos; plenty of choices you can also find in Bocagrande. Bocagrande is a popular destination due to the number of hotels, restaurants and hotels that it holds. Beaches are muddy and not very attractive to visitors who end up taking a boat ride to Playa Blanca where there’s white sand (hence the name) and ocean water with that Caribbean look Bocagrande lacks. It may be the one of the most popular beaches in Colombia, but Playa Blanca is not the only attraction close to the ocean you can visit. Located south of Cartagena’s bay there’s the Rosario Islands where recreational diving is offered, as well as affordable accommodation for those looking to stay away from the city. Travel TipsSome important Cartagena info to keep in mind is that its climate is warm and humid. During the day throughout the year, temperature is around 30 degrees Celsius (88 F) and 25 Celsius (77 F) at night). Light colored clothing made with light fabrics should help you keep things cool but, avoid wearing just your swimsuit away from the beaches.Between November and April is when the city receives most of its visitors since the rainy season covers the remaining part of the year and, visitors should not have may problems communicating with locals as English is spoken and understood in some of the most important attractions in the city but not everywhere. Therefore, it’s recommended that you carry a Spanish-English dictionary with you or have a basic understanding of the Spanish language to reduce the chances of having major problems in less-frequented locations.
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