Cartagena
City in Colombia
Cartagena is a port city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. By the sea is the walled Old Town, founded in the 16th century, with squares, cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings. With a tropical climate, the city is also a popular beach...
Population: 914,552 (2020)
Demonym: Cartagenero(s) (in Spanish)
Department: Bolívar
Elevation: 2 m (7 ft)
Founded by: Pedro de Heredia
Foundation: 1 June 1533
Named for: Cartagena, Spain
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Cartagena, a gorgeous fishing village on Colombia's Caribbean coast, has excellent beaches, a historic old town (that's entirely walkable) and beautiful ...
Cartagena is a city with more than 2,500 years of history. Each corner, street and square of the city offers travellers monumental examples of its splendorous ...