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Cartagena: a tropical kingdom

melting point and standard for exuberance

If Latin America is known for its abundance, Cartagena de Indias is a melting point and standard for exuberance. In this Columbian Caribbean coastal city, there are different ideas and options for almost every day of the year. The cultural, culinary, and natural provision make it the ideal setting for tireless minds and the most eclectic travelers.

The Madisson Boutique Hotel is just a few meters from Bocagrande beach, the spot from which all the city’s options - on sea or land - can be reached.

City Beaches

Cartagena de Indias is internationally coveted for its coasts. This walled city is surrounded by turquoise and expands over islands and island chains, lookouts on the Caribbean Sea. Isla Barú and the San Bernardo Islands are enchanting places just a few hours away by land and sea from this tourist kingdom.

Walled city

Colonial remains abound. In Cartagena , there are still some walls that date back to 1600, the time of the Viceroyalty. Due to its enormous wealth, this city was the target of European attacks and looting by pirates, leading Spain to turn it into the largest fortress in South America.

Cultural festivals

Multiculturalism defines the whole of the Americas, but in Cartagena, Hispanic, French and American culture converge in particular festivals and meetings. Theatres and museums hold celebrations, such as the Cartagena International Music Festival, the Cartagena International Film Festival, and the Hay Festival of Literature & Arts.

Culinary provision

Cartagena’s cuisine, another of the city’s specialties, can only be defined as sublime. Spanish and African dishes are mixed with indigenous flavors to reach a balance between tropical fruits and seafood, especially shrimp. They incorporate culinary traditions from abroad, such as Mediterranean and Chinese cuisines.