CARTAGENA

ByUberney Ramírez RestrepoWilson Castrillón BetancurDavid Amariles Mejía

Universidad Nacional de Colombia Sede Medellín

WELCOME TO CARTAGENA

THIS IS A GUIDE FOR TOURISTS IN CARTAGENA

CARTAGENA

This is a city on the north coast of Colombia

and the capital of Bolivar department.

Cartagena is one of the most important tourist cities in Colombia.

We’re going to give some information for the tourists.

ATRACTIVE PLACES

Rosario Islands India Catalina Steps of La Popa mount San Felipe Castle The walled City of Cartagena Cartagena Gold Museum Palace of the Inquisition White beach, Barú (located in the island of

Barú)

TRANSPORTATION

As the commercial and touristic hub of the country the city has many transportation facilities, particularly in the seaport, air, and fluvial areas.

Air transportation Rafael Núñez International Airport.Is the biggest and most important airport of

Cartagena and It’s connected with almost all the airports in the country.

Sea transportation The city port is connected with the ports of

the caribean main. And with the rest of the world.

RESTAURANTS

Fast food Brasa Loca Ecos Burguer Pizza El Rancho Frisby

Sea food Café Bar Restaurant Monte Sacro Juan del Mar Restaurant

Mar De Las Antillas Hostal Restaurant Sirena The Good Marisco’s House

Typical food Jimmy's grill Paisa corner inn Sabor Caribeño Restaurant

Hotels

Cartagena Plaza HotelThe Cartagena Plaza Hotel is located in Bocagrande

neighborhood facing the beach and at a small walking distance of casinos, restaurants, discos, shopping centers, and other attractions.

Las Americas Hotel Global ResThe Hotel Las Americas Global Res is surrounded by

nature and calm beaches, just minutes from the historic center. All the magic and tropical sensation of Cartagena De Indias can be lived and felt in this exclusive resort.

Hilton Cartagena Hotel Blessed with the perfect location on the

Caribbean Sea, The Hilton Cartagena is located at the widest point of El Laguito Peninsula, surrounded by water on its three sides, just 10 minutes from the ancient walled city and 15 minutes from the International Rafael Nunez Airport.

SHOPPING When you visit

Cartagena, you can buy all. The most outstanding are the craftworks, the jewels, the antiques, the leather objects and home accessories.

SHOPPING PLACES

Caribe Plaza Commercial Center

It has 198 commercial premises, among them, the most important brands stores of the country are inside; they have national and regional size, which offer their best products to people of Cartagena

Jewelries The Jewels like emeralds and golden

objects are very important for visitors, the most recommended are: Casa Amberee in Pierino Gallo and Voucher in San Pedro Square. El Laguito is the most crowded place by people who want to buy jewels or emeralds.

Antiques stores The antiques stores are in Baloco, La

Inquisición, La Mantilla, Santo Domingo and Santa Teresa streets. The leather objects sales are in the “Centro Amurallado”, in Bocagrande sector.

Craftworks In Cartagena people can find varied art

crafts. The craftworks stores are located in Bocagrande, tourist zone. There, you can find many ceramics, hats, hammocks, basketwork of Córdoba, parrots carved in balsa wood, cotton dresses, and a lot of interesting leather designs.

It was a bit of all the attractions that have our beauty Cartagena de Indias.

We invite you to visit this city and have an unforgettable moment, exploring much more than we can show you.

thank you.