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    Cartagena (Colombia)

    Cartagena

    A romantic and staggeringly beautiful city.

    Dominated by the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, the beguiling city of Cartagena positively flaunts its Spanish heritage in the plaza Santo Domingo, Palacio de la Inquisicion, and the 16th century cathedral. Take time out to relax at one of Cartagena's many open-air cafés, perfect viewing spots to watch the parade of horse-drawn carriages, fashionable locals and curious tourists.

    • IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE CARIBBEAN
    • Cartagena (Colombia), Cartagena (Colombia)
    • Please note that the tour transport used in the Caribbean normally consists of coasters (similar to small mini buses), which do not have suitable storage space to accommodate wheelchairs, therefore unfortunately our tours are not considered suitable for wheelchair users.

    • CARTAGENA - INFORMATION
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    • Cartagena, founded in 1533 by Pedro de Heredia, is today one of the great tourist destinations in South America. It is full of history connected to Spanish-English conflict for dominance in the New World. There were three forts built to protect Cartagena from invasion; San Sebastian de Pastelillo, which was built between 1558 and 1567; the fortress of San Lorenzo in the city; and the great fortress of San Felipe, just outside the city. There was also a great wall built encircling the city. Despite these great defences, Cartagena fell to Sir Francis Drake in 1586. Today, Cartagena welcomes visitors from all over the world.

      For reference, the official currency for Colombia is the Colombian Peso.
       

    • TOUR G - SNORKELLING IN CARTAGENA
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    • Cartagena is conveniently located on Colombia’s Caribbean Coast, and is a unique city filled with sun, sea and history.

    • TOUR E - MANGROVE CANOE
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    • Our tour will begin with a brief panoramic view of the magnificent city of Cartagena – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    • TOUR C - OLD CARTAGENA & FOLKLORIC SHOW
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    • We shall be invited to enjoy a tour of the magnificent city of Cartagena de Indias, which includes a visit to the historic colonial city and a beautiful show of Colombian music and dance at the painstakingly restored Heredia Theatre.

    • TOUR A - CARTAGENA CITY TOUR
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    • Our tour starts with a visit to La Popa, previously known as the ‘Stern of the Galleon’. This ancient monastery is located on top of a hill and offers great views of the city of Cartagena.

    • TOUR H - CARTAGENA BY LAND & SEA
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    • We will be invited to enjoy an approximate one hour cruise of Cartagena’s bay with our guide, who will bring to life the era of many great land and sea battles through amazing stories of glory and tragedy, all of which came to shape this city.

    • TOUR F - HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDE THROUGH THE WALLED CITY
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    • Departing the quayside in our horse drawn carriage, our tour today will begin with a panoramic view of the military fort of San Felipe de Barajas.