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- Plaza San Pedro Claver – <\/strong>This popular gathering spot for locals features a large church named after San Pedro Claver, the Patron Saint of slaves. Many street activities take place here. Be sure to photograph the beautiful sculptures that honor city life and activities.<\/li>\n
- Plaza de La Aduana – <\/strong>This charming plaza area is bordered by fortress walls on one side and has one of the city’s largest open spaces. The old colonial customs house (former home of Cartagena founder Don Pedro de Heredia) overlooks the pretty square.<\/li>\n
- Plaza de Bolivar – <\/strong>Cartagena honors Sim\u00f3n Bolivar in this lovely and tree-filled plaza. A statue of “The Liberato” on horseback overlooks the plaza. Enjoy watching champeta dance performances and music while relaxing on one of the many plaza benches.<\/li>\n
- Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas – <\/strong>This huge castle overlooking the city is the crowing landmark. Construction began in 1639 and was completed 150 years later. Visitors are free to navigate through the battlements and underground passages to observe the amazing architecture.<\/li>\n
- Enjoy a Mud Volcano Bath – <\/strong>It’s fun to wallow in mud, and it’s great for your skin. Just outside the city is El Totumo, a small volcano full of thick bubbly mud to bathe in. You can float in the mud, have your picture taken with your camera or cell phone (be sure to tip the guy who takes it), get a massage if you like, and even get one of the local women to wash the mud off you in the lake. Everyone expects a tip since there is no fee. It’s great fun and helps the local people earn some money.<\/li>\n
- Museo de Oro – <\/strong>Be amazed at the exceptional collection of Zen\u00fa gold art and pottery. The Zen\u00fas (also known as Sin\u00fa} people inhabited the areas of Bolivar, C\u00f3rdoba, Sucre, and northern Antioquia prior to the Spanish conquest. They often hold special exhibitions. Guided tours are available in English and Spanish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Palace of the Inquisition – Housed in one of Cartagena’s beautiful colonial buildings, this fascinating museum documents a dark time in the country’s history. During the Spanish Inquisition, representatives were sent to punish “heretics” for the crimes of magic, witchcraft, and blasphemy which were considered threats to the authority of the Catholic Church.<\/p>\n
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Cartagena, Colombia Cruises<\/h2>\n
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\n14 Nights Panama Canal Cruise (Holland America Line)<\/h3>\nStarting as low as $2,599 per person
\nDeparts December 19, 2020 from San Diego, California on the ship Zaandam. Ports of call include San Diego, California | Puerto Vallarta, Mexico | Huatulco, Mexico | Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica | Fuerte Amador, Panama | Panama Canal, Panama | Cartagena, Colombia | Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) Cruise Line Holland America Line. Your ship arrives in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on January 2, 2021.<\/p>\n11 Nights Panama Canal Cruise (Norwegian Cruise Line)<\/h3>\n
Starting as low as $1,203 per person
\nDeparts November 4, 2020 from Miami, Florida on the ship Norwegian Pearl. Ports of call include Miami, Florida | Cartagena, Colombia | Panama Canal\/Gatun Lake, Panama | Colon, Panama | Puerto Limon, Costa Rica | Roatan, Honduras | Harvest Caye, Belize | Costa Maya, Mexico. Your ship returns to Miami on November 15, 2020.<\/p>\n12 Nights Panama Canal Cruise (Carnival Cruise Line)<\/h3>\n
Starting as low as $569 per person
\nDeparts October 18, 2020 from New York, New York on the ship Carnival Sunrise. Ports of call include New York, New York | Grand Turk, Turks And Caicos | Puerto Limon, Costa Rica | Cartagena, Colombia | Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands | Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades). Your ship arrives in Fort Lauderdale on October 31, 2020.<\/p>\n![\"Cruise](\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Cruise-to-Cartagena-1024x576.jpg\")
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- Plaza de La Aduana – <\/strong>This charming plaza area is bordered by fortress walls on one side and has one of the city’s largest open spaces. The old colonial customs house (former home of Cartagena founder Don Pedro de Heredia) overlooks the pretty square.<\/li>\n
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