Cartagena is a fun destination with kids. The ancient city, surrounded by walls, was declared Unesco
World Heritage Site in 1984. Way back in time, the Spanish used Cartagena to store the gold they stole from the Incas. The fortifications were built to protect it from pirates and corsairs (French and English privateers licensed by their king). These stories fascinate children and it is worth taking them to the Museum of Gold…Cartagena is colourful, vibrant; it has beautiful architecture, nice hotels and delicious food.
Where to eat in Cartagena
– 8-18 Caille Gastelbondo 2-124
– Cevicheria El Boliche, calle della estrella Carrera 25#9A-36
– Mila, Calle de la Iglesia 35-76
– Paraiso ice creams (try Flor de Jamaica, Tamarindo, Uva Isabella). Next to Hotel La Passion
Where to sleep in Cartagena
– Estancia De La Mantilla (lamantilla.com)
– La Passion (lapassionhotel.com)
– Hotel Agua (hotelagua.com)
– Hotel Casa San Agustin (www.hotelcasasanagustin.com)
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