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Cartagena and its weather

Cartagena has a humid and dry tropical, weather with a relative humidity of 84%. The city
has a rainy and a dry season, but temperatures do not vary much between the two seasons.
The annual average temperature is 27 ºC with maximum levels of 31 ºC and low of 24 ºC.
The best time to travel to Cartagena is during the months of December through April. The
temperature at that time is around 28ºC reaching levels of up to 31ºC. Rains are infrequent
and of few milliliters.
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The languages of communication in Cartagena

Spanish is the language spoken in Cartagena, but it is different from that of the
northern Latin countries and Spain, as the people of Cartagena "eat the words."
That is, some letters of the alphabet are not pronounced and thus the "coastal"
language is created, at least on the Caribbean coast. People from the central zone of
the country speak Spanish that is easier to understand.
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Colonial Cartagena

Cartagena is a port city, located on the Caribbean coast of Colombia.

Next to the sea is the walled Old City, founded in 1533 by Pedro de
Heredia in the 16th century.
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Cartagena has squares, cobblestone streets and very colorful colonial buildings. Its climate
is tropical and the city is a popular destination due to its beaches. Baru Island, with its
white sand beaches and palm trees, and the Rosario Islands, famous for their coral reefs,
can be reached by boat. Cartagena is the capital of the Department of Bolívar, and it is the
best tourist destination to enjoy a well-deserved vacation. The city has all the reasons to be
visited: fun, culture, tranquility, paradisiacal beaches and warmth in its inhabitants. In
this picturesque city you have the opportunity to discover World Heritage Sites, declared
by UNESCO, such as: the Castillo San Felipe de Barajas and the Walls of Cartagena,
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among others.
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The walled city

The walls around the city were built at the end of the 16th century, for the defense of the
city. Its construction began on September 8th 1614, after the attack of the legendary Sir
Francis Drake, and by order of King Felipe III. ... while this fortress was being built, the
city experienced constant pirate invasions.
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Castle Saint Felipe de Barajas

The construction of the castle began in the year 1536 and was completed in 1657. It
was built in order to be able to more easily observe the continuous invasions and
attacks that the city suffered on behalf of English and French pirate armies, and to
be able to defend thenselves from them.
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Historical Center

There are very valuable and important monumental constructions such as the Bank
of the Republic, the School of Fine Arts, the University of Cartagena, the Mayor's
Office, the Bolívar Sectional of SENA and the old headquarters of the Governorate
of Bolívar. The designs of the facades, the internal courtyards, the halls, the arches,
the windows, stairs, floors, high walls and balconies, look very well preserved.
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The hill of the stern

The hill of the stern is a good place to appreciate the Heroic City from afar, with a beautiful view
that covers the Caribbean Sea, The Tierra Bomba Island, the tourist sector, the walled center, La
Boquilla, the north zone and the city in general. On the hill of the stern, visible from anywhere in
the city, stands majestically the Convent of the stern, built in colonial times.
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Customs in Cartagena
People from Cartagena always celebrate the following festivities

Friday of pain Two Sundays before March 25 July 16th

Floral offering to the Virgin of Charity of Pilgrimage of Calvario Maritime processions of Carmen
pains
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Customs in Cartagena
People from Cartagena always celebrate the following festivities

September 22th and 23th November 11th January 4th to 12th

Pilgrimage to the Virgen of the plains National Beauty Reign International singing festival
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People from Cartagena always celebrate the following festivities

July 25th March 17th to October 2021 September 26th

The blessing of the Animals International Film Festival Pilgrimage of the medical saints
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People from Cartagena always celebrate the following festivities

August April Between January 24th and February 2th

fashion festival Performing Arts Festival Celebration of Our Lady of Candelaria