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Modern Cartagena is the capital of the Bolívar Department, and had a population of 876,885 according to the 2018 census, making it the second-largest city in the Caribbean region, after Barranquilla, and the fifth-largest city in Colombia.
Oct 31, 2023 · Cartagena, home to over a million people, has several distinct faces that visitors are likely to encounter. There’s the historic Old Town, modern skyscrapers in Boca Grande, working-class barrios, universities and a large port where cruise ships dock. In short, the historic hub occupies just a small slice of this large South American city.
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Dec 2, 2023 · The old city center of Cartagena is quite spectacular, with the modern equivalent on the waterfront beyond | © Roman Diachkin / Alamy Stock Photo. Jessica Vincent 02 December 2023. Cartagena has become one of South America’s most vibrant cities – and the undoubted queen of Colombia’s northern coast. Offering old-world luxury, exquisite ...
- Jessica Vincent
Sep 25, 2023 · Located on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, Cartagena is a vibrant and enchanting city that effortlessly blends its colorful history with a modern and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Known as the “Queen of Colombia’s coast,” Cartagena is a destination that captivates visitors with its stunning architecture, rich cultural heritage, and idyllic ...
- Catherine Castellano
Aug 24, 2023 · The UNESCO-designated Old Town, Cartagena’s inner walled city, merges historical architecture with modern shops and restaurants, and is often compared to Old San Juan or New Orleans’s French...
Apr 15, 2024 · Cartagena, Colombia. Church of San Pedro Claver, built in 1603, Cartagena, Colombia. Cartagena, capital of Bolívar departamento, northern Colombia, at the northern end of Cartagena Bay.
Feb 19, 2024 · by Thomas Espeute. • February 19, 2024. Travelers come from all over the world to visit Cartagena’s walled city. Many gems are well hidden in this UNESCO world heritage site. I’m certain your friends missed some of them. Fortunately, it won’t be your case. I’ve wandered around Cartagena’s old town many times since 2015.
