Respecting the majestic Spanish colonial architecture, Cartagena de Indias has magically managed to combine their historic spaces with the needs of modern life, offering visitors unique within the Caribbean. After the wall of Cartagena de Indias can breathe tranquility, romance, history, fun, but also an excellent environment for business because its location makes it a strategic place of encounter. |
 History
Founded in 1533 by the Spanish conquistador Don Pedro de Heredia, Cartagena became the beginning and end of the route of the galleons from the Iberian Peninsula and the New World. To defend themselves from attacks by pirates and buccaneers, was built around it the most imposing fence walls and fortifications of America, composed of 21 defenses, 11 miles of walls, 7 Strong, 13 batteries, 3 reefs, 14 cloisters, churches, Colonial convents, 7 museums and 15 historic squares and parks. It was declared by UNESCO as Historical and Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 1984.  Nature
Cartagena is not only attractive for its history but also by its nature. The city offers 50 exotic islands 40 minutes by boat, 6 zones of ecological reserve and 18.OOO hectares of marine parks and submarines, in addition to its broad beaches. It is a pleasure to explore the rich flora Caribbean at the Botanical Garden, visit some of the farms crocodiles and alligators, or enjoy the healthy effect of a mud bath in the volcano's Totumo.  Gastronomy and nightlife
Cartagena is a city privileged by its gastronomic diversity. It has a range of fusion cuisine in restaurants and cafes, with wonderful views along the bay, at Colonial outdoor plazas, the tower in a strong or in the modern city. Its cuisine is inspired by the taste of the Caribbean, enjoying and combinations that are native to this custom, such as coconut rice, the most exquisite patacones and delicious seafood. Merging this expectacular meal with different cultures such as Arabic among others, which makes our visitors will be pleased and satisfied with our culinary diversity.
At night, Cartagena is also shown to have prestigious bars located in ruins, bastions and historical places. And others that cater to a more modern architecture in the area of Bocagrande.
|  Sports
Cartagena offers tennis, golf and miniature golf and water sports such as fishing, scuba diving, skiing and windsurfing. But also, family activities such as the visit to the Rosario Islands, exotic archipelago 40 minutes from Cartagena, where you can appreciate the wonders of the sea and a spectacular show of dolphins and sharks in the aquarium. Shopping Cartagena has a strategic trade to facilitate their purchases, as the exclusivity of national and international stores on Avenida San Martin, the Mall and at the Mansion, all located in the Bocagrande sector. On the other hand we also found the diversity and economy of the stores and craftsmen located in the city center. And with the new modern Caribbean Plaza Shopping Center on Avenida del Lago, in the area of Pie de la Popa, which has some wonderful facilities upgraded.
Inside the Hotel Las Americas is also stores where you can make purchases, as Maretta Boutique where you'll find spectacular bathing costumes and accessories to enjoy the beaches of Cartagena; Crafts Cielo Mar Cartagena with the most beautiful crafts and a wide diversity souvenirs and gifts and Emerald Center with an extraordinary variety in jewelry.
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