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Cartegena Excursions Oct ober 2024

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Cartagena is one of the most important ports in the Caribbean known for its well preserved Colonial architecture and fascinating past as a key Spanish stronghold in the New World

The old city is surrounded by a massive Stone Wall built by the Spanish to protect against pirate attacks it is one of the best preserved Colonial fortifications in the Americas

Cartagena is a fantastic mix of History culture and stunning architecture we enjoyed our stop last time and learning about its Colonial past

Creator's Tips & Advice

You might be able to find a private tour on shore to make the schedule work for you.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting back to the ship on timeLook for tours that are set up so you can get back onto the ship in a timely fashion.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best excursions in Cartagena for cruise passengers?
QWhat is the historical significance of Cartagena?
QHow do you get from the ship to the Old City in Cartagena?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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Top: Fortress old town and shopping
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YouTube Video Description

This video by Retired Time to Cruise is in the beautiful and historic Cartegena, Colombia. This is another stop on the NCL Encore on our DIY world cruise. As we are currently onboard the NCL Encore, we are unable to publish affiliate links. Enjoy your visit to Cartegena.