Explore Cartagena
Cartagena is a city in Colombia and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. it,s famous for it,s castles, culture, history and colourful buildings. The city was invaded many times due to it,s prosperity and reputation for great treasure.
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Language Spoken
Currency & Time Zone
Cuisine
Meals
A meal for two at an inexpensive restaurant will be around 12000Col$ (R56). A meal for two at a midrange restaurant serving a three course meal will be around 80000Col$ (R374).Drinks
A domestic beer would be around 3250Col$ (R15) and an imported beer around 6000Col$ (R28).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a starting tarrif of 7000Col$ (R33) and 7000Col$ (R33) for every kilometer travelled thereafter.General Transport
In order to use the public transportation you will have to buy a Metrocard of around 4000Col$ (R19). You can load credits onto the card at bus and train stations. A single trip will be around 2300Col$ (R11).Things to do in Cartagena
The top tourist attractions in Cartagena are The Walled City of Cartagena, Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, Barrio Getsemani, Caribe Jewelry Museum & Factory, and Centro Historico. Besides spending time on the beach or taking a free walking tour, one of the most popular things to do in Cartagena is taking a boat tour around the Rosario Islands.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus
- Ditherier
- Pertussis
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis
- Polio
- Yellow Fever
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
