23 Cartagena visitors give their opinions
from: Yahoo Travel

Most repeated comments:
1. Friendly People
2. Safe
3. Beautiful, Inexpensive, Romantic
 
 
Wow great deals on everything from food to property
By mike from Miami
 
03/02/05

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PROS:
Lots of lovely women

CONS:
Lots of street vendors

The walled city of Cartagena is a lovely 500 year old place to relive history and see fantastic Spanish architecture. It has a lovely spot called Bocagrande which is the main part outside the historic walled city. Laguito is the hot spot for beaches and outside sidewalk cafes. The Colombian people are friendly and will treat you well. I found GREAT DEALS on oceanfront properties and have purchased some there, the process is very much like a purchase in the USA.


Wow!
By A Yahoo! User from Spokane, WA
 
07/21/05

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Last Visit:
March 2003

Great for:

Beaches, Scuba/Snorkeling, Hiking/Camping, History/Culture,
Budget Travel

We stayed in a hotel on the beach. It cost thirty American dollars and it was a two bedroom one bathroom with a kitchen and living area. The beach was beautiful and the town is so charming. They have all kinds of artwork and old buildings. Later on in the trip we went to Playa Blanca and it was the most beautiful peaceful place I have ever been.

 

 


Lovely an beautiful
By Matt from Toronto, Canada
 
01/17/05

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PROS:
Beautiful natural landscapes, nice walled city, cute islands

CONS:
none

It´s a very beautiful Caribbean city, with walls, a castle in the middle of the city, romantic streets, beautiful islands near the city, friendly people, there is no war in this city.


You can't believe that beautiful city!!!
By Liliana from Austria
 
01/09/05

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Is the most beautiful, amazing and romantic city in the world!!! Oh!!!, I need to go back!!!

 

 


EXOTIC GETAWAY EXPERIENCE
By A Yahoo! User from VANCOUVER,BC
 
07/14/05

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Last Visit:
March 2005

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Beaches, Scuba/Snorkeling, History/Culture, Theatre/Music, Nightlife, Family Vacations

 

 

 


CARTAGENA IS FANTASTIC ALL THE WAY FROM: THE LAND, ARCHITECTURE, MUSIC , FOOD, PEOPLE, AND OF COURSE THE BEACHES. I RECOMMEND THIS EXOTIC CITY TO ALMOST ANYONE FROM ANY AGE AND OF ANY CULTURE. YOU WILL DEFINITELY GET THE WHOLE PACKAGE DEAL GOING TO CARTAGENA COLOMBIA. I LOVE GOING TO THIS CITY. I WAS RAISED IN CANADA. BEEN GOING TO CARTAGENA FOR MANY YEARS NOW. I HAVE NEVER HAD A BAD TIME. I LOVE GOING TO THE BEACHES, RESTAURANTS, AND OF COURSE THE CLUBS.

THE PEOPLE ARE VERY WELCOMING AND THE FOOD IS VERY GOOD WITH LOTS OF FLAVOR. IF YOU GO TO CARTAGENA YOU WILL HAVE TO GO ON THE CHIVA, WHICH IS A PARTY BUS THAT GIVES YOU THE TOUR OF THE CITY. THE CHIVA ALSO INCLUDES FOOD AND DRINKS. IT'S GREAT. IF YOU HAVE TIME IN COLOMBIA YOU SHOULD ALSO CHECK OUT SOME NEAR BY CITIES SUCH AS BARRINQUILLA AND SANTA MARTA. I ALSO THOUGHT THEY WERE GREAT PLACES TO GO TO. CARTAGENA IS A GEM, VERY EXOTIC AND EXTRAORDINARY. CARTAGENA SHINES AND YOU WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR EXPERIENCES THERE.


cartagena la hermosa
By A Yahoo! User from United States
 
10/30/05

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Last Visit:
July 2005

Great for:
Beaches, Scuba/Snorkeling, Hiking/Camping, History/Culture, Theatre/Music, Nightlife, Budget Travel, Family Vacations

this is a beautiful city full of grace and happiness, ready to be explore by those who want a little adventure in their lives. Cartagena has beautiful beaches, the nightlife is one of the best i have seen, the people are friendly, and the woman of that city are incredibly beautiful.

 

 

 


Love the city!
By nykogut from Paris, France
 
07/31/05

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Last Visit:
June 2005

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The city is amazing. It is the biggest fort that the Spanish people ever built. The beaches are lovely, the night life is one of the best in South America!!!

 

 

 


Enjoy Cartagena
By Pier from Italy
 
03/17/05

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PROS:
ALL

CONS:
Nothing

Cartagena De Indias is the most romantic city in the world...wowwww!!!


Wow..never knew Colombia could be like this!
By A Yahoo! User from San Diego, Ca.
 
11/22/05

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Last Visit:
August 2004

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Beaches, Scuba/Snorkeling, History/Culture, Theatre/Music, Nightlife, Budget Travel

 

 


I have to admit, I had some bad preconceptions about Colombia. My wife, who is from Cartagena, begged me for two years before I went. I think I wasted two years by not going. Now I go once a year for about a month. The old part of Cartagena is like a 16th century movie set. Old colonial buildings, and a huge fort are not just museums, but living shops, houses, and hotels. A definite step back in to time. The whole place has atmosphere and old charm that is very rare in the Americas. The best part is this city is a secret outside of South America. There are very little foreigners from Europe and North America. It's good because it keeps it very affordable. You can live like a king for your whole vacation for what usually cost staying a couple of days in Vegas. I love the night life, the food, the history, and you must visit the islands. If things were different in Colombia I'm sure Cartagena would be a top tourist destination. Overall I would recommend anyone to visit as long as they spoke some Spanish and didn't look too much like a foreigner. If you fit in with a Latin population you will have no problems at all, however if you stick out like a sore thumb, you might get taken advantage of if you leave the "tourist" areas. Over all I love going to Cartagena, the icing on the cake was I met Bill Clinton there a couple of years ago.


great bargain
By A Yahoo! User from N.Y.C.
 
01/08/05

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too much rain in December. overall, VERY friendly people, "ciudad murallada" was beautiful, looked like Spain. Don't be fooled by the media into thinking that all of Colombia is bad, and you shouldn't see it. this is one of the best places that I've been to!


amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!
By fotoslili from Stamford , Ct.
 
05/10/05

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Last Visit:
October 2004

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History/Culture, Nightlife, Budget Travel, Family Vacations

Cartagena is one of the most wonderful cities, the contrast between the old and the new city,the streets on the old city take you to the past,the weather it's hot but you could work it out, the food oh my good everything delicious you have to try arroz con coco (coconut rice) it's delicious, in total Cartagena it's a good value for the money you spent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

 


Great place to honeymoon ...
By A Yahoo! User
 
03/07/05

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Just a little gem, best coffee I'd had in South America ... after 4 moths travelling!

If you do the boats to the beaches make sure you stay at Playa Blanca ... the day trip just leaves you wanting more!!!

 


the most beautiful cities in the hole world!!!!
the most beautiful cities in the hole world!!!!
 
11/18/05

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Last Visit:
April 2003

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Beaches, Scuba/Snorkeling, Hiking/Camping, History/Culture, Theatre/Music, Nightlife, Budget Travel, Family Vacations

is my hometown, i love my city You just need to go to understand how nice is this city!!!!I'm going on march2006 is a great time to go, and is very safe!!!

 

 

 

 


The best most beautiful city in the world.
By A Yahoo! User
 
02/27/05

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PROS:
A lot to do

CONS:
Sometimes too hot

It is a nice place to visit,a lot to see,a lot to learn,safe as any other city in America, beautiful beaches,warm water,many discos,nice people.


Cartagena: Best in Colombia
By A Yahoo! User from Los Angeles, California
 
11/03/05

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December 2004

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I love Cartagena because of the people. The people are so rich with love. I also like how the beaches offer live music and you could also go into the great beaches. Boca Grande is beautiful. I recommend people to go to Cartagena as a family and stay into one of it's most luxurious hotel, Hilton Cartagena. It offers everything in luxury. Cartagena is a one of a kind.

 

 


already planning a return
By A Yahoo! User from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
 
10/08/05

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Last Visit:
March 2005

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the only thing i felt was a little off was the beaches need to be groomed more. The people were very kind and helpful, and most of all remember you are in another country, not at home! Cartagena was far more secure than a lot of the other Caribbean destinations I have been to. What a great place. And the very cheap taxi rides to "Centro" were awesome and provided lots of shopping and eating choices. And there is tons of culture and history in the old city, a real treat!

 

 


The most beautiful place!
By antonio visbal
 
10/02/05

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Last Visit:
July 2004

I love to be there, the city is beautiful. Very safe and excellent weather.
Beautiful and peaceful people.
Old town is wonderful, especially at night. Nice party town.

 

 


Cartagena de indias
By luisfdoblanco from Rochester, N.Y.
 
09/27/05

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Cartagena de Indias the most Beautiful city on the Caribbean sea.
City full of music sounds and traditions that invite you to dance and be joyful

 

 


Beautiful Cartagena!
By A Yahoo! User from U.S.A.
 
03/04/05

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PROS:
Cosmopolitan, great weather and historical!

CONS:
None!

Historical Caribbean resort city with a cosmopolitan edge. Absolutely beautiful!!!!


I have to go back.. I love Cartagena..
By Ken from Chicago
 
02/26/05

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PROS:
Wow.. Cartagena is the most romantic city ever

CONS:
none

You NEED to go to Cartagena. It has everything you want..Friendly people.. great prices when you pay in U.S.D., the beaches, hotels... wow.. it is so romantic.. I spent my honeymoon there and I don't think it could have been more perfect.. You have to go to the Rosario Islands.. Wow.. wow...
Don't be afraid of traveling to Colombia.. just go to the main cities.. There is no war in the Cities.. Bogota is also very nice..


I Love cartagena. That's my home town
By A Yahoo! User from New York
 
01/04/05

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I liked everything about Colombia, i just this there is no place like it. I mean its fantastic staying down there.

 

 


Me and my husband love it there !
By A Yahoo! User from Baltimore, Maryland
 
05/25/05

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Last Visit:
February 2004

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Beaches, Scuba/Snorkeling, Theatre/Music, Nightlife, Budget Travel, Family Vacations

I like every thing about it.You should visit in the winter time in the United States because there in South America it's their summer time and the beaches are so pretty and clean you would love to come back every year.

 

 

 


great palce
By A Yahoo! User
 
09/02/05

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Last Visit:
December 2004

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I loved Cartagena, the problem is that the city is growing and there is lots of construction making some parts of the city dirty.

 

 

 

 


 
 
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