Cartagena: Attractions and more...
The rainy season in Cartagena is October.
It deserves a visit the old town of Cartagena with its Castillo de San Felipe , the historic Spanish fortress, build in the 17th century and survived attacks by pirates. The Convento de la Popa , is an old monastery and contains a statue of the Virgin of Candelaria.
Worth of mention is the Museo de la Esmeralda , a little museum in the middle of the old city. The Palace of the Inquisition , wich displays original tools of torture.
Cartagena’s cuisine combines ingredients of the new and the old world: typical dish consists of fried fish, chicken served with “arroz de coco” (coconut rice) and “patacones” .
Cartagena is situated in a tropical location and the climate changes very little. The temperatures fluctuate between 24°C and 30°C.
What to see in detail
Volcan de Lodo El Totumo
Diving Planet
San Felipe de Barajas Castle
Plaza Bolivar
Will find places of interest on the map. Clock on the attractions for details





