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A priviliged position where the Pacific Ocean almost meets the Atlantic made it the most important hispanic colonial entrepôt of the Americas. Today, its walls protect a majestic, colorful town that only surrenders to the cumbia.
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How to get there Visit www.kayak.com to check the most adequate flights to the Colombian capital, Bogota. A domestic flight from Bogota to the city of Cartagena (www.aviancaeuropa.com) is then required. Documents Passport with more than six months from its expiry date. For most Western countries, visas can be obtained locally. Currency Colombian Peso (COP) - Check www.xe.com to get the actual rate. Time Zone GMT - 5 Electric Power 110V 60 Hz Official Language Spanish When to Go The dry season - from the end of November to the end of April - is ideal to visit Cartagena. As the climate is equatorial, the rainy season brings only, strong, fast downpours, usually from the middle of the afternoon on and during the night. These rains help cleaning the air and don't cause any major harm. Go anytime of the year. On the Internet www.turismocolombia.com http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartagena,_Colombia www.cartagenacaribe.com