attractions
Cartagena is a place that offers countless tourist attractions. Just walking around the city is an experience that can transport you through the centuries, always accompanied by the sounds, smells and tastes of the joyful Colombian Caribbean. There is no better way to discover the walled city than by walking it or taking a romantic carriage ride. This way, you will have the time to give attention to all the details that have made Cartagena the source of inspiration for some of the most recognized works of literature in the world.
Just outside the walled city, and near Charleston Santa Teresa, you can find the Fortress of San Felipe de Barajas, one of the most impressive sites in the city of Cartagena. Built in the 17th century by Spanish colonizers, this fortress provides tourists a gateway to the past when visiting its interior full of tunnels, galleries, slopes and traps, all with the purpose of protecting the fort from potential intruders.
Other attractions that the city offers include the Convent of La Popa, which provides visitors with the best view of Cartagena from its privileged location at the top of a mountain and the statue of the India Catalina, a figure that renders tribute to the Caribbean culture and is the current face of the International Film Festival.
In addition to its captivating history and festive atmosphere, Cartagena de Indias also offers, in its vicinity, a wide array of attractions. At the Rosario Islands, a group of small coral islands located near the city, visitors can find attractive beaches-some of the most beautiful in Colombia and an infinite variety of marine species. The perfect plan for those who love the ocean, practice aquatic sports or simply enjoy relaxing by the shore, a visit to these islands will surely guarantee an unforgettable experience.
For more informations on these and other actvitoies and attractions, please do not hesitate to contact the hotel’s staff.
Annual Festivals & Events in Cartagena:
|
January |
International Literature Festival (hay festival) |
July |
Summer Festival |
|||
|
|
Classical Music Festival |
November |
Independence Holiday |
|||
|
|
Classical Music Festival |
|
National Beauty Contest (Miss Colombia) |
|||
|
March |
International Film Festival |
December |
Jazz Festival Under the Moon |
|||
|
June |
International Sailing Festival |
|
|




