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Cartagena, Colombia Cruise Port Guide: Tips and Overview

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Creator's Key Takeaways

cartagena is very popular with tourists and is best known for its beaches colonial architecture and historic walled old town

we decided to do a self-created tour instead of a complimentary hop-on hop-off walled city loop audio guided walking tour

the near constant solicitation ended up being a mildly annoying part of our entire walking tour

the plaza is the oldest and largest in the walled old town and is lined with banks and government buildings

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Book a hop-on hop-off bus seat through your cruise ship for easier access to the walled old town
โœ“Be prepared for near constant vendor solicitation during your walking tour
โœ“Watch for damaged brick walkways and streets that can be hazardous for walking
โœ“Use the public restroom available for a nominal fee in Colombian pesos
โœ“Visit the port oasis echo park for a photo op with the large Columbia sign and local goods

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

vendor solicitation โ€” Be aware that near constant solicitation can be mildly annoying but is part of the tourist experience
walking hazards โ€” Stay alert for damaged brick walkways and streets that can be hazardous

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the key attractions in Cartagena's walled old town?
QHow can visitors explore Cartagena efficiently from a cruise ship?
QWhat should travelers expect regarding vendor interactions in tourist areas?

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Top: Hop-on hop-off bus
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Cartagena is a port city located on the Caribbean Coast of Colombia. The city was founded in 1533 and was named after another port city located in southeast Spain. Cartagena is very popular with tourists and is best known for its beaches; colonial architecture; and historic, walled Old Town, which was designated a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1984. In this video, weโ€™ll provide an overview of our December 2021 visit to Cartagena, when our ship โ€“ the Emerald Princess โ€“ docked at the port and we spent the day exploring the historic Old Town using a walking tour we created. Cartagena, Colombia Port Guide Map: https://www.thejellybeans.net/walking-tours-and-guides.php More Cruise Port Guides and Walking Tours: https://www.thejellybeans.net/ Official Merchandise Store of The Jelly Beans: https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-jelly-beans #TheJellyBeans #CruisePortGuide