Cartagena de Indias is a city in northern Colombia, capital of the department of Bolivar located on the shore of the Caribbean Sea. In the city stands out the formation of the Cerro de la Popa (hill of La Popa) and its height is about 148 meters, and down.
Air Routes
Internationally, the city has direct connectivity to the following destinations:
| DESTINO |
TIEMPO PROMEDIO DE VIAJE |
FRECUENCIA SEMANAL |
AEROLÍNEA |
| New york | 5 horas |
3 3 |
Jet Blue Avianca |
| Miami | 2,5 horas | 7 | Avianca |
| Fort Lauderdale | 3 horas |
4 7 |
Spirit Jet Blue |
| Panamá | 1 hora | 18 | Copa Airlines |
Within Colombia, Cartagena de Indias for its tourist vocation have great connectivity with the following cities:
| DESTINO |
FRECUENCIA SEMANAL |
AEROLÍNEA |
| Bogotá | 158 |
Avianca – LAN – Viva Colombia – Copa Airlines |
| Medellín | 45 | Avianca – Viva Colombia |
| Cali | 17 | Avianca |
| Montería | 13 | ADA |
| Bucaramanga | 10 | Easy Fly |
| San Andrés | 7 | Copa Airlines |
| Pereira | 7 | Viva Colombia |
Maritime Routes
Because its privileged position, Cartagena is touch and shipping port of recognized cruise lines that have ships that travel the Caribbean. Additionally, for its safe harbor, the city is established as an important anchoring point and visits of sailboats, yachts and boats.
Location: Between 7° 00’ 03’’ and 10° 48’ 37’’ north latitude and 73° 45’ 15’’ and 75° 42’ 18’’ west latitude
Land routes
The city is located on the northern part of Colombia, nearby:
| BARRANQUILLA |
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| SANTA MARTA | Vía al Mar: 3 horas |
Additionally, the city has a land trucking terminal where arrives buses coming from from Bogotá, Bucaramanga, Cali, Medellin, all Colombian Caribbean coast, Caracas (Venezuela) and Maracaibo (Venezuela).
Cartagena de Indias has a diverse range of accommodation and lodging, for all budgets. From comfortable hostels to the finest in hospitality. This Caribbean port has more than 10,000 rooms, about 19 thousand beds for visitors. Also this city has large foreign chains such as Hilton, Sofitel, Marriott, Holiday Inn, Sonesta, Radisson, which have international recognition. Even other has had starter their hotel development as Hyatt Regency, Hilton Conrad - Karibana, Four Seasons, Sheraton.
In addition to this varied offer 60 hotels Boutique are added contrasting modernity and history of this famous city.
We always recommend staying in formal establishments of tourist services. To verify this, should not be visible, ask for the Registro Nacional de Turismo R.N.T. (National Tourism Register) and make sure it is updated.
In terms of accommodation, the hotels will always be the best option to enjoy a dream stay in our city.
Cartagena has a lot to show! We want you to have a great time in our city, so if you have some doubts, we present a series of responses that will guide you on your visit to La Heroica (The heroic city).
Which is the best way to be transported within Cartagena?
The city counts with 4 important touristic areas:
- Historic Center and Getsemaní (gethsemane)
- Modern Area Bocagrande, Laguito (Little Lake) and Castillogrande (Great Castle)
- North Area (Airport)
- Manga (Port)
Within each of the sectors, all distances can be covered on foot, and additionally, the city has facilities to rent bicycles and segways.
Should you wish to move to another area, we recommend taking a taxi, identified by yellow color, in which paths have duration of no more than fifteen minutes.
For those wishing to take a kind of alternative transportation, the city counts with two story Red Buses, Trolley buses, chivas (typical bus), and carriages, on which you can take a tour by the city and its main monuments
Why the city counts with ramparts and great number of fortifications?
This is due to that by the time of the conquest and colonization, Cartagena de Indias was considered the most important port of the Spanish crown in America, and most of the wealth went out to Spain from this city. For that reason, the city had to be protected from attacks by water and by land.
Are there cruises arriving to Cartagena port?
Yes. Cartagena de Indias is considered the most important cruise port in Colombia, and is visited by different cruises (over 200 per season).
Additionally, the city is embarkation port for cruise lines with routes through the Caribbean, so Cartagena becomes an ideal base for those wishing to start a journey aboard a cruise.
Do shops in town accept foreign currency?
While some establishments accept dollars at Historical Center, it is recommended to have Colombian pesos available, or credit cards enabled for international use.
In different places of the city, mainly at the Historic Center, you will find exchange houses to make transactions. We recommend before making your transaction to verify at different exchange houses the applied exchange rate and always conduct transactions in a closed and completely identified establishment.
Where can I change my money?
To find and locate the exchange house nearest to your location, visit our quick guideline – Exchange houses Section HERE
Where I can get maps and / or tourist information about the city?
The city has seven (7) Tourist Information Points, where you can receive material from the city and free, personalized assistance to facilitate your travel, located at: currently the Tourist Information Points of Cartagena are located at:
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CASA DEL MARQUES DEL PREMIO REAL (MARQUES HOUSE OF REAL PRIZE) (MAIN OFFICE)
Downtown, Plaza de la Aduana (Customs Plaza) Phone Number. 6601583 Hours: Monday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 m. / 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sundays and Hollidays: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. -
DOWNTOWN, PLAZA DE LA PAZ (LA PAZ PLAZA)
Horario de atención: Lunes a Sábado: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 m. / 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Domingos y Festivos: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. -
SOCIEDAD PORTUARIA REGIONAL DE CARTAGENA – CARTAGENA BRANCH PORTS AUTHORITY
Business Hours: According to the itinerary of cruises. - Centro de Convenciones Cartagena – Cartagena Conventions center (Digital)
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BOCAGRANDE
Avenida del Malecón – Del Malecon Avenue, in front of Flanagan Park (Next to Police Station diagonal to Hotel Caribe) Business Hours: Monday to Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 m. / 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sundays and Holidays: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. -
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RAFAEL NUÑEZ (NATIONAL ARRIVALS)
Monday - Saturday: 7:00 - 11:00 pm Sundays and Holidays: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm - Conventions Center of Hotel Hilton (Digital)
For more information and hours of our Tourist Information Points click HERE Additionally, many of the hotels in the city have maps and / or travel information on the city to make your trip.
How to know if the hotel, agency or company providing tourist services is legal?
Check that the company you selected count on the National Register of Tourism (RNT) updated.
For some of the places you can find in the city, click HERE
Where should I take the boats that go to Baru and Rosario Islands?
While the city has several docks, the Bodeguita Dock is the only dock Authorised for departure and boarding of passengers bound for the Rosario Islands, Barú and Playa Blanca.
Which events will take place in the city during my stay?
The city is known for hosting cultural events, business, social and academic. To find events taking place during your visit CLICK HERE
Are there special emergency telephone numbers?
Below there is a list of telephone numbers that will be useful during your visit:
- EMERGENCIES: 119
- NATIONAL POLICE: 112
- FIRE STATION: 119
- RED CROSS: 132
- INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RAFAEL NUÑEZ: (5) 6569200
- TRANSPORTATION TERMINAL: (5) 6630317 – (5) 6630289 – (5) 6630454
- POINT OF TOURISTIC INFORMATION: (5) 6601583
Walk easily within Cartagena and get free tools for better orientation. Visit the Tourist Information Points (TIPS) where you can find information about the region and free tools for better orientation during your visit to Cartagena.
The TIPS are physical facilities located strategically in Cartagena de Indias, which have highly trained professionals in tourist and general information about the city for free. The main purpose is to provide information requested by local, National and Foreign both verbal and written.
Currently the Tourist Information Points of Cartagena are located at:
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CASA DEL MARQUES DEL PREMIO REAL - MARQUES HOUSE OF REAL PRIZE (MAIN OFFICE)
Downtown, Plaza de la Aduana – Customs Plaza - Phone Number. 6601583
Business Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sundays and Holidays: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. -
DOWNTOWN, PLAZA DE LA PAZ – DE LA PAZ PLAZA
Business Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sundays and Holidays: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. -
BOCAGRANDE
Avenida del Malecón – Del Malecón Avenue, in front of Flanagan Park (Next to the Police Station diagonal to Hotel Caribe)
Business Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sundays and Holidays: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. -
INTERNACIONAL AIRPORT RAFAEL NUÑEZ (NATIONAL ARRIVALS)
Business Hours:
Monday to Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. In low season as follows:
Monday to Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 pm
Sundays and Holidays: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm -
CARTAGENA BRANCH PORTS AUTHORITY
Business Hours:
According to the itinerary of cruises. -
MOBILE POINT FOR EVENTS
Attention Schedule: As events schedule.
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