These tribes survived until the European colonization many centuries later. The first Spanish settlers were sailors who arrived from Cartagena in Spain to start a new life; they established the town as Cartagena de Indias in reference to the Spanish counterpart. At this time there were only about inhabitants and a church. In , a fire flattened all the wooden buildings, after which the governor ordered all the replacements to be made from stone. At this time, Spanish riches were transported through Cartagena, earning the city large sums to build mansions; people from all over the country came here looking to make their fortune.
At the end of the 16th century, the city identified a need for protection, building a wall and fortress. Then, in the 17th century, the King of Spain ordered Cartagena to become a slave trade hub, further adding to the city riches. In , Cartagena became a centerpiece in the war between Britain and Spain.
The British forces, led by Edward Vernon, decided to invade every Spanish port in the Caribbean and take the country for their own. The Battle of Cartagena was deadly for both sides, but ended in Spanish victory. After the intense battle, the city was fortified further; the additional defences made Cartagena the most protected port in South America.
In , Cartagena was the first city to declare independence from Spain. However, the attempt failed and the city was taken back by Spanish under general Pablo Morillo.
A decade later, during the War of Independence, the city was once again the first to declare independence from Spain. The city recovered well and remained an important trade port. Today, Cartagena has expanded rapidly and is now home to more than 1m inhabitants. It is still the largest port in Colombia, specialising in petrochemicals.
Despite all these changes, the walled Old City remains unchanged, with colonial architecture and historic buildings preserved. We and our partners use cookies to better understand your needs, improve performance and provide you with personalised content and advertisements.
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It is the 26th largest nation in the world and the fourth-largest country in South America after Brazil, Argentina and Peru. With more than international weekly frequencies, 5. Due to its privileged location on the continent, Colombia counts with different altitude levels, climates and natural elements making it the second most biodiverse country in the world. In Colombia, you can find three mountain ranges, access to the Amazon River, an extensive coastline over two oceans, the Amazon jungle, countless high plains, immense valleys, deserts and a great wealth of water resources.
Colombia in the world is: 1st Orchids, birds, butterfly, emeralds, carnations and palm 2nd Plants, fish, fresh water, roses 3rd Coffee, reptiles, bananas 4th Carbon, mammals, ferro-nickel. One of the most beautiful cities in Colombia, Cartagena de Indias, is an ideal location to host congresses, conventions and meetings. Its excellent geographic location, made the city shelter for many treasures of the Spanish Crown.
In order to defend the city from pirate attacks and invasions, an 11 km fortress was built. Cartagena features a rich fusion cuisine, combining ingredients from its African, Spanish and Indigenous roots as well as the food brought by Arabic and Spanish immigrants. Its local cuisine is mainly composed by seafood dishes, like fish and shellfish and accompanied with coconut rice, fried plantain and salad. Typical dishes also include the so-called "sancocho" made of fish or meats with large pieces of plantain, potato, yucca and other vegetables.
Cartagena also boasts a wide range of exotic fruits including sweet coconut, mango, pineapple, papaya, guava among others which are sold by the palenqueras, the iconic fruit vendors that walk around the streets or beaches carrying a bowl of fruits so artistically in their heads.
The city has numerous good restaurants inside and outside the walled city. Arabic, Cuban, Italian and traditional Colombian restaurants can be found in the modern and historic areas representing the diversity and the flavors brought about by immigrants and inhabitants of the city. Cartagena offers multiple bars, cafes, casinos and discotheques around the city. A t night, you may enjoying a horse drawn coach ride or take a long walk through the Old City admiring the splendid view lit up by romantic colonial street lights.
You can also enjoy the sun at the beach, day-light walk trough its streets, romantic sunsets as well as clubbing nights that mix modern and antique stages. Touring the Walled City in a horse-drawn coach and observing the colorful colonial houses is a true pleasure. Every single street in Cartagena has a history of its own. Chiva Tour: Tour the city in the unique "Chivas Rumberas" by day or night where visitors can enjoy the live music and national drinks offered by the open bar on board the chiva.
The Chiva Rumbera gives a tour around the fortifications of the city, including the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas and the walled city as well as the modern area of the city.
One of the many options is a trip to the Rosario Islands, a small and charming coral archipelago located just 45 minutes by boat from Cartagena. Its white beaches and transparent waters invite sun and beach lovers to become immersed in a marvelous landscape.
The hill of La Popa is a good site to appreciate the Heroic City from a distance, with a beautiful view that includes the Caribbean, the Island of Tierrabomba, the tourist area, the walled downtown, La Boquilla, the northern zone and the city in general.
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