Information for: Cartagena
Hot, sultry, filled with the sounds of music and bright with colour and tradition, Cartagena de Indias has been an important port on the Caribbean since it was founded in 1533. Cartagena still draws interest, but from tourists who come to enjoy the history, the sights, the weather and the nightlife.
Hotels located in: Cartagena
Sofitel Santa Clara
The Sofitel Santa Clara is located in the historic heart of Cartagena de Indias. And it’s a cracking hotel.LeSpa Sofitel Santa Clara offers a sanctuary of relaxation for the body and mind. And you just have to try El Refectorio for its delightful French cuisine.This high-end European chain delivers with great hotels – and this [...]
Calle Del Torno 39-29Barrio San Diego
CartagenaTel No: +57 5 650 4700
Hotel Charleston
On the edge of the Caribbean Seais the luxury 5-star Charleston Cartagena. Simply stunning this place comes well-recommended. You can enjoy fine dining in one of their three restaurants relax with a Swedish massage in the health spa and you’ll love the guest rooms integrating traditional elements of Cartagena with the luxuries of contemporary times. [...]
Almirante Cartagena Estelar
The modern deluxe Almirante Cartagena Estelar is located justten minutes drive from the airport and offers fabulous views over the private beach area. In-house Alcatraz restaurant has an exquisite International menu you can enjoy a sauna or massage in the spa or have a gamble in the Atlantis Casino. A smart hotel from this South [...]
Hotel Ocean
The EstelarOceania Hotel is in fantastic location surrounded by water on three sides (Just a few meters from the Caribbean Sea – fantastic!).A contemporary versatile hotel it uses its unique situtation to full advantage. If you’re staying here make sure you dine outside at least once.
Carrera 1# 3-231 El LaguitoCartagena
Tel No: +57 5 655 0085
The Fairlawns
The Fairlawns is an exclusive five-star boutique hotel set in estate-like grounds in the elite Morningside Manor area. There’s a small number of suites only here but you’ll still love all the facilities you’d expect from a bigger alternative including a fantastic spa with a huge range of treatments. A quiet but classy option.
Alma Road (Off Bowling Avenue)Morningside Manor
SandtonTel No: +27 11 804 2540
Hotel Caribe
Hotel Caribe is located in the heart of Cartagena de Indias just a ten-minute drive from the International Airport. A sSimply stunning hotel this is five-star quality at its very best. At the India Catalina Restaurant you can enjoyfine cuisine &live music shows the rooms are gorgeous and the leisure facilities varied and impressive. A [...]
Cra. 1ra. #2-87 BocagrandeCartagena
Tel No: +57 5 650 1160
Hilton Cartagena Hotel
Facing the ocean and blessed with a strategic location, the 341 room deluxe beachfront Hilton Cartagena Hotel is located at the widest point of El Laguito Peninsula, surrounded by the Caribbean Sea on its three sides. Ideally located just 10 minutes from the ancient walled city, showing the world its magical marriage of Caribbean flavor [...]
Avenida Almirante Brion El LaguitoCartagena
Tel No: +57 5 665 0660
Culture & Entertainment Located in: Cartagena
Casablanca
Always a great name for a bar but don’t expect Casablanca to have a gentle 1940s pace. Instead it’s a very loud and very busy disco/bar with a great atmosphere. It’s also a top spot to watch over the town from the balcony that overlooks the square. Come here if you want to party.
Plaza de las Coches El CentroCartagena
Tel No: +57 5 664 7568
Via Apia
This lively tapas bar is one of the best places in Cartagena for evening drinks. A very busy bar especially at weekend look out forbig-screen TVs projecting music videos (or football matches – be warned!) occasional dancing a nice atmospshere and a cosmopolitan crowd. Make a point of checking out Via Apia.
Calle Santo Domingo No 33-46 El CentroCartagena
Tel No: +57 5 664 9175
Restaurants Located in: Cartagena
India Catalina Restaurant
Thestunning Hotel Caribe Cartagena has four excellent dining options and this fabulous Indian-leaning restaurantissituated next to the hotel pool. Sporting atropicalfeel it’s the ideal place for a great buffet-style dinner.Hereyou can enjoy wonderful gastronomical festivals and live music shows.
Cra. 1ra. #2-87Bocagrande
CartagenaTel No: +57 5 650 1160
EL Refectorio
El Refectorio is located within the Hotel Santa Clara andcombinesfantastic French cuisine with the latest in fusion dishes from around the world. Dining hours are from 7pm ’til 11pm and if you’re looking to spend a little more on a unique contemporary dining experience give this place a try.
Calle Del Torno 39-29Barrio San Diego
CartagenaTel No: +57 5 650 4700
La Plaza
Locatedon the first floor ofthe fantastic Hotel Charleston Cartagena La Plaza Restaurant & Bar serves fantastic International upmarket drinks making this a classy place to take your time over a great meal. One of four dining options at this marvellous hotel.
Alcatraz Restaurant
Alcatraz is a fantastic restaurant – without question one of Cartagena’s very finest – located within the luxurious Almirante Cartagena Estelar. Providing the diner with an exquisite International menú the unique Caribbean flavour is represented in all their courses. To be honest we really can’t recommend this place strongly enough.
El Santisimo
Located near Plaza de San Diego El Santisimo is by far one of Cartagena’s best restaurants. The menu is extensive& unique the setting cool and the wine list is terrific (great whites reds pinks and champagnes). We’d recommend Fresh raw Salmon with honey mustard coriander and lime – lovely! Open Monday-Saturday noon-midnight Sunday 6 pm-midnight.
Calle del Santisimo 8-19Cartagena
Tel No: +57 5 664 3316
Faff
Faff is a classy restaurant that has become a muston Joburg’s restaurant circuit. Located in upmarket Norwood and popular with a well-to-do clientele award-winning French food is the order of the day here. Trendy cosmopolitan and with plenty of buzz this is a fine dining ‘must do!’
44 The AvenueNorwood
Tel No: +27 11 728 2434
Sporting/Leisure/Beauty Located in: Cartagena
Bocagrande
Bocagrande (Big Mouth) is the most modern area of the city and tourists flock here for the beaches and nightlife. All along Avenida San Martín you will find several hotels shops restaurants nightclubs and art galleries. On the bay side of the pensinsula of Boca Grande is a spectacular seawalk. The centre of the Bay [...]
BocagrandeCartagena
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Las B
These are 23 dungeons built between 1792 and 1796 in the city walls.The vaults were used by the Spaniards as store rooms for munitions.During the republican era they were turned into a jail.The dungeons are now a little museum.
Multicentro La Plazuela
This vast shopping mall is perfectly situated on the beach front and has a multitude of fashion stores to choose from.
La Plazuela Cr71 31-136Bolivar
CartagenaTel No: +57 5 6530196
Spa at Hotel Charleston Santa Teresa
This luxury spa inspired by thousand-year-old eastern therapies philosophies and traditions combined with elements of the Caribbean coast is the perfect place to unwind and relax. You can leave the pressures of life behind and treat yourself in the spa&rsquos hydrotherapy massage pool the Turkish bath or a private bath with an ocean view. A [...]
Hilton Golf Club
For guests of the Hilton Cartagena they havetwo golf cages on-site. And for guests and non-guests the Hilton Golf Club is available. Located three-quarters-of-an-hour’s drive from the hotel it’s an ideal course for golfers of all levels. Simply call in advance to arrange a tee-time.
Avenida Almirante BrionEl Laguito
CartagenaTel No: +57 5 665 0660
Sandton City
Sandton City is Johannesburg’s largest and best known shopping centre it’s a 3 tiered tower located in Sandton’s prestigious Central Business District. Featuring around300 stores the complex sells everything from Versace dresses to washing machines. The restaurant scene isgood too. Opening hours are Mondayto Saturday from9am til 6pm Sunday from10am til 4pm. The restaurants stay [...]
SandtonJohannesburg
Tel No: +27 11 217 6000
Gold Reef City
Gold Reef City is atheme park style reproduction of Johannesburg in the early 1900′s. Admittedly some of the attractions are aimed at kids but there’s still plenty for the big kids to enjoy! Mine shaft trips take you over200 metres underground. If you’re looking for fully adult-oriented activities there’s an on-site casinothat’s open24 hours a [...]
Northern ParkwayTel No: +27 11 248 6800
Krugersdorp Game Reserve
Located only about40 minutes drivefrom the centre of the city Krugersdorp Game Reserve offers the chance to see many wild animals in their natural habitats. One of the most visited reserves in the Transvaal they caterfor both day visitors andstay-over guests. If time permits this is a fantastic thing to do during your stay in [...]
R 24 Rustenburg RdKrugersdorp West
Tel No: +27 11 950 9900
Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Course
Founded in 1890 and now one of the best courses in the country Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Course features two challenging 18-hole parkland layouts. Both the golf and non-golf facilities are good including a driving range to sharpen up your game before heading onto the course! Visitor access is pretty open but it’s best [...]
No 1 Fairway AvenueLinksfield North
Tel No: +27 11 640 3021
Caribe Plaza Commercial Center
This fabulous shopping mall is a shoppers’ paradise with over 190 stores shops cafés and restaurants on offer. The most important brands of the country can be found here as well as many recognisable international high street fashion icons. This air conditional multi level mall is ideal for an afternoon of retail therapy and escape [...]
La Popa Cll. 29D No. 22-108Cartagena
Tel No: +57 5 643 8959
Entertainment located in: Cartagena
Palacio de la Inquisition Museum
This stunning building with its impressive baroque style entrance is a fine example of late colonial architecture and is home to a museum detailing Cartagena&rsquos crucial part of the Spanish Inquisition. Artefacts paintings furniture and even instruments of torture are on display here for visitors to step back in time and follow the history and [...]
Plaza de BolivarCartagena
Tel No: +57 5 6647381
Museum of Modern Art
The Museo de Arte Moderno has been a cultural institution since 1979. It is located on the Plaza de San Pedro Claver next to the San Pedro Claver church. The collection includes a permanent display of Latin American paintings as well as some interesting temporary exhibits and sculptures. Open Monday to Saturday.
Plaza San Pedro Claver Calle 30 No. 4-08Cartagena
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Puerta del Reloj (The Clock Gate)
The Clock Gate is the symbol of Cartagena and often Colombia as well. The centre gate originally was the only opening into the Walled City of Cartagena and took visitors straight into Plaza de los Coches (Square of the Carriages). Today it attracts hundreds of tourists a year and is well worth the visit.
Blas de Renzo AvenueCartagena
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Square of the Carriages
La Plaza de los Coches is the most central plaza in the city. It was designed by the authorities for the commerce of African slaves and originally took the name "Plaza del Esclavo". This popular bustling tourist hotspot is the perfect location to appreciate old colonial houses with their beautiful arches and balconies. There is [...]
La Plaza de los CochesCartagena
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San Felipe de Barajas Castle
This historic Spanish Fortress majestically stands guard on San Lazaro Hill overlooking the city and harbour. Built by the Spaniards as a defence in colonial times this is one of the oldest buildings in Colombia. A popular tourist attraction and open for tours the building you see today took nearly 200 years and 245 tons [...]
San Lazaro HillCartagena
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