Things To Do
1. Do a walking tour of Cartagena’s streets/Haz un recorrido a pie por las calles de Cartagena
-Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas. -Barrio Getsemani. -Centro Historico. -Plaza de La Trinidad. -Plaza Santo Domingo.
2. Enjoy the nightlife of Cartagena/ Disfruta de la vida nocturna en Cartagena
-Baluarte San Francisco Javier: One of the best places to have a drink outdoors. -Tu Candela Bar: A bar that some consider to be very well located in the tourist center of Cartagena. Café Habana: A bar that some consider to be a must-see in Getsemaní and Cartagena. -Mirador Gastro Bar: A restaurant with a great view. -Montesacro Resto Bar: A restaurant with a view Getsemaní: An emblematic neighborhood in the historic center of Cartagena with vibrant nightlife.
3. Cruise the streets of Cartagena in a party bus/ Recorre las calles de Cartagena en una chiva
Chivas (“goats” in English) are a traditional form of public transportation, traditionally used to transport people and cargo through rural parts of Colombia. In Cartagena, these colorful buses are conscripted for a journey into the city’s party scene, announcing their presence with colorful lights, loud music and cheers from those on board. Make sure to check availability. Normally in the place you are staying they going to have more information about those tours/ Las chivas son un medio de transporte público tradicional, utilizado para transportar personas y carga por las zonas rurales de Colombia. En Cartagena, estos coloridos autobuses son utilizados para realizar un recorrido por la escena festiva de la ciudad, anunciando su presencia con luces de colores, música a todo volumen y ovaciones de quienes están a bordo. Asegúrate de consultar la disponibilidad. Normalmente en el lugar donde te alojas tendrán más información sobre estos recorridos.
4. Visit a beach on the Islas de Rosario, Cartagena/Visita una playa en las Islas del Rosario.
This archipelago is a mix of private and public islands that make up the Rosario National Park. If you plan to take a day trip, you should read about these Cartagena island tours which range from snorkeling and relaxing to a boat party to a sunset cruise. Most of the tours leave from the main marina in Cartagena, Muelle de la Bodeguita Some recommended beaches: 1. Playa blanca o isla Baru 2. Playa Libre o Isla Grande We don't recommend beaches in Cartagena Like Bocagrande because there are too many street vendors who won't leave you alone. On the Rosario Islands you will find some vendors but not a lot/ Este archipiélago es una mezcla de islas públicas y privadas que conforman el Parque Nacional del Rosario. La mayoría de los tours salen del puerto deportivo principal de Cartagena, Muelle de la Bodeguita. Algunas playas recomendadas: 1. Playa Blanca o Isla Barú 2. Playa Libre o Isla Grande No recomendamos playas en Cartagena como Bocagrande porque hay demasiados vendedores ambulantes.
5. Try Colombian cuisine/Prueba la gastronomia colombiana
Cartagena, Colombia's food is a mix of coastal and Afro-Caribbean influences, and includes seafood, tropical fruits, and spices. Some popular dishes include: -Posta Negra: Beef cooked in a sweet and dark sauce -Chipi Chipi Rice: A seafood stew made with chipichipi clams, onions, tomato, sweet pepper, garlic, and rice -Ceviche: A traditional dish -Pargo frito: Fried snapper -Arroz con coco: Coconut rice -Sobrebarriga: A tender meat dish -Cazuela: A soup with either seafood or meat Don't forget to try the delicious Colombian coffee. Our favorite coffee shop is Juan Valdez and our favorite drink is Nevado de Cafe with Caramel La comida de Cartagena, Colombia, es una mezcla de influencias costeras y afrocaribeñas, e incluye mariscos, frutas tropicales y especias. Algunos platos populares incluyen: Posta Negra,arroz Chipi Chipi, ceviche, pargo frito, arroz con coco, cazuela.