BY CLAY LARROY
Travel in May and October
to avoid crowds, save money and enjoy temperate weather. In those months, many
families with children cannot travel due to school commitments, making many
tourist attractions much less crowded. This may also result in lower costs for
airfare and hotels. As an added bonus, the weather in May and October is
usually perfect for traveling -- not too hot and not too cold. When you are ready
to plan a vacation contact me!
Cartagena is a
fantastic city that guards the secrets of history in its walls, balconies,
buildings and narrow cobbled streets.
The magic of
Cartagena lies in its massive fortifications, the warmth of the people, the
richness of the architecture and the infinite range of cultural expression of a
doughty and valiant people.
The city is full of
romance, and there is the setting for many a tale of times past in every street
and square, and along the walls that bound it, waiting for the sunset to evoke
past struggles.
On a sunny day
vibrates with color along the facades of the buildings and the sea breeze
refreshes the visitor on his way along the narrow streets of the old city.
The monuments are
there: sober, ancient monasteries, churches, battlements and the remains of
bloody battles: a testimony to the invincible men and women who brought freedom
to the “heroic city”.
Night falls, and is
bathed in a light of its own, coming to life and transforming itself. It is a
unique atmosphere that captivates the visitor and takes him back to times past
and forgotten, in a horse and carriage.
From the walls there
is a beautiful view of the sea. Then, euphoria grows and the tireless fiesta dances
on until the first rays of the sun sweep away the mysteries of the night.
Yes, this is
Cartagena. A city that tells its own past, its fascinating history and its
rebirth in every age.
Things to do
The 17th century governor of Cartagena, Don Francisco de Murga ordered
the construction of the city's principal fortification, the San Felipe de
Barajas Castle in 1656. Spanish
The Spanish tickler, the guillotine, the rack and the witches' scale are
just four of the friendly artifacts on display on this glorious palace built
for the
Housed in a charming colonial house on the Plaza Bolivar rescued by
Colombia's central bank, the Zenú gold museum boasts a priceless insight into
the pre-Colombian culture
Cartagena's most famous landmark, The Torre del Reloj, or Clock Tower,
was once the main gateway to the walled city. It was originally called Boca del
Puente
Las Bóvedas is a great place to go if you're looking to pick up some
Colombian souvenirs, located along the city walls
Cartagena's
most ambitious arts initiative, the city's first Contemporary Art Biennale,
kicks of on February 7 with more than 100 artists from more than 50 countries
It can be
disenchanting to walk past endless stands of mass-produced maracas, Panama hats
and mochilas in Cartagena's Old City
The
opening of Nohra Haime's gallery space in 2011 at a time when curators in
London, New York and Paris were tuning in to Colombia's vibrant art
REFERENCE SITES
http://www.colombia.travel/en/international-tourist/vacations-holidays-where-to-go/cartagena-travel-guide
http://www.ticartagena.com/
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