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Travel to Cartagena Colombia - North Colombia, Cartagena de Indias, as it is officially called, is a large seaport city with a population of approximately 1.2 million. In 1980 Cartagena was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. |
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Cartagena Colombia Nightlife - At sunset, a popular happy-hour destination is Café Del Mar, located on the western side of the old town. The café is actually an outdoor bar where customers gather for cool drinks and spectacular sunset views. In the evening a horse-drawn carriage ride around the old city provides a beautiful and romantic experience, and can be easily arranged through the hotels. |
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Ride The Chiva Bus - The Chiva, a brightly colored, open-air bus is one of the biggest attractions in Cartagena’s nightlife. Filled with local musicians, partygoers and tourists, the bus travels through the narrow streets of the city, with traditional music performed by all those riding inside, while alcohol is served. The tour usually includes a stop at a popular discotheque with a welcome cocktail.
Most Chiva buses will pick passengers up at the larger hotels, and reservations can be made through the concierge. |
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What To do in Cartagena Colombia - As with most cities, visitors should “hit the ground running” and walk as much as possible throughout the old city. The historic appeal of this city is what makes Cartagena uniquely different from other Caribbean destinations. |
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Cartagena Colombia Luxury Hotels - Lodging in the city varies from five-star, high-end resorts to modern, boutique hotels. For luxury, the obvious choice is the five-star Sofitel Santa Clara www.sofitel.com. Located in the heart of the historic downtown district, this 17th-century convent-turned-resort is composed of 119 rooms, including 17 suites. |
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"Cartagena Colombia Boutique Hotels" are popping up all around town. The newest, Hotel Delirio www.deliriohotel.com, is a renovated Colonial building in the historic center of Cartagena. The hotel features 17 rooms decorated in a minimalist, modern style; each highlights a unique photograph of the city captured by photographer, Hernan Diaz. The top floor includes a terrace bar with spectacular views of the city.
The Laheroica hotel www.laheroica.com is located next to the convention center, and offers 10 rooms and an outdoor pool. |
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