Orange Cartagena
Cartagena
Absolute relaxation in the Castillogrande neighbourhood, featuring a rooftop pool, BBQ terrace and beautiful views of Cartagena Bay.
Cartagena
History on the shores of the Caribbean Sea
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Colourful streets, sea breeze and charm
History and culture of the Colombian Caribbean
Cartagena, declared an Architectural and Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 1984, stands out for its colonial architecture, walls and monuments such as the Clock Tower and San Felipe Castle. Its cobbled streets allow visitors to recall the era of the Spanish viceroyalty, while its modern areas (Bocagrande, Castillogrande and El Laguito) offer luxury and exclusivity. Cartagena attracts thousands of tourists with the Rosario Islands, its beaches, coral reefs and Caribbean dishes. The city is a global cultural epicentre, hosting events such as the Hay Festival and the International Film Festival.
Colonial history and engineering
San Felipe Castle
Its real name is Fuerte de San Felipe de Barajas. It is located on a hill called San Lázaro and was built in 1657 during the Spanish colonial era. It is the largest Spanish military building in the New World. It is the symbol of Cartagena par excellence, as its walls hold many years of history and visiting it is simply a must. It is considered one of the seven wonders of Colombia and UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1984.
A journey through time
Historic Centre
Made up of beautiful colonial houses, flowery balconies and cobbled squares, the Historic Centre is the beating heart of Cartagena. Protected by its emblematic walls, it shelters iconic monuments such as the Clock Tower and the Palace of the Inquisition, perfectly combining history, sophisticated gastronomy and a vibrant nightlife.
Caribbean tradition and flavour
Carimañolas
These are small cassava dough balls filled with cheese, minced meat or chicken and fried in oil, typical of Colombian Caribbean cuisine. They should be served hot and can be accompanied with costeño sour cream, ají, guacamole or chopped tomato. Their difference from cassava pastries is that the latter contain rice, while carimañolas do not.
Icon of Cartagena gastronomy
Posta Negra
A classic of Cartagena kitchens is posta negra, which has as its main ingredient the sirloin tip, cooked in a dark sauce made with cola soft drink, onion, garlic, black sauce, cumin and panela or brown sugar. This dish is a symbol of Cartagena and is accompanied by coconut rice, cassava and patacón.
