Cartagena has beaches such as Bocagrande and Laguito, drenched in warm Caribbean sunshine and sea. These are the two most important places for beach-goers, where you can find plenty of hotels, restaurants, and cafés.
One of the most common tourist spots, it's buzzing with people year round. Small tents are available for rent and the atmosphere is very casual. You might even catch a group of locals playing a game of baseball, one of the passions of the friendly coastal folks you'll encounter.
If sports aren't your cup of tea, then enjoy some fresh tropical fruit sold by one of the palenqueras, women who carry a huge container filled with fruit on their heads on top of their beautiful colored head dressings. Replenish your energies with freshly picked watermelon, papaya, mango, bananas, melon and other tropical natural fruit wonders. Come nightfall, the fun doesn't stop with the rows of clubs and bars, offering catchy Caribbean and Latin tunes, located a walking distance from the beach in San Martin Avenue.
Hotel Bocagrande
Avenida San Martín # 7-159 Cartagena
Ph. (5) 665 4437
www.hotelbocagrande.com |
