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IDEAL DESTINATION
Cartagena De Indias
For Meetings Tourism

Cartagena, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, boast sample
experience and excellent locations
for hosting congresses, conventions, and
business events, along with unique venues
for every kind of meeting and ceremony,
incluiding convention centers, fortresses
and historic plazas, all framed by
exuberant landscapes that lend a special
touch to your event.conditions for bussines
tourism.
The Cartagena de Indias Conventions
& Visitor Bureau is at your disposal to
facilitate links between your event, and
the relevant organizations in Cartagena,
helping you to forge productive
relationships with the variety of reliable
suppliers that are part of our association,
guaranteeing high quality services and
IDEAL DESTINATION
For Meetings Tourism
Cartagena de Indias
FRANCISCO
VERGARA
PIÑERES
Director Ejecutivo
Cartagena de Indias
Convention & Visitors
Bureau
better conditions for business tourims.
The city of Cartagena has been
hosting events for 30 years. Over this
time, the entities that have held their
meetings here have found that attendance
to their expectations, a fact wich has
contributed to the succes of these events
and helped to frame Cartagena as a
repeat destination.
Our city enjoys national and
international recognition for its
comprehensive hotel infrastructure,
convention centers with state-of-the-art
technologu, professional congress tour
operators, exquisite gastronomy, warm
atmosphere, culture of service and the
Caribbean’s rich history and culture.
What is more, it is our human
capital--charming citizens who love their
city and are committed to its care and
development - that make Cartagena
a truly special place. Our people are
hardworking and proud of their city and
what it represents to the world. For all
these reasons. I can guarantee the success
of your event and that your saty in The
HeroicCitywillbeyourbestexperienceyet.

CONTENT
A Perfect
Partner
Our Experience in
Business Tourim
General
Information
World Class Festivals
Unique Venues
Connectivity
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Infrastructure
Convention Centers
Infrastructure
Celebrities in
Cartagena
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Security

Cartagena de Indias Convention & Visitors Bureau
A PERFECT PARTNER
Cartagena De Indias Convention &
Visitors Bureau promotes Cartagena
de Indias on an International level
as ideal headquarters for business tourism
(congresses, conventions, fairs and incentive
travel).
What is its objective?
Attract more events to Cartagena de Indias.
How do we do it?
We collaborate with associations, corporations
and the government to suggest Colombia and
Cartagena de Indias as the perfect venue for
events.
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Congreso Grace - Foto cortesía de CONTACTOS
Event promotion on our website.
Support for sponsorship negotiation with our associates.
Destination material for promotional event stands. An institutional
stand with information on the destinations, tourist plans and associated
establishments.
We help you promote your event!
We help you design your event!
General Information
VIAJES CONGRESOS INCENTIVOS
The organization and logistics to present the city’s candidacy.
Development of specialized material for event recruitment.
Contact and collaboration with Proexport for country-wide presence.
Support throughout inspection visits. Advisory for the event market segment.
Advisory for the selection of infrastructure and services.
Initial contact with local suppliers associated to the Bureau and their rates.

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INFORMATION
General

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Foto Cortesía CTCI Calle de Cartagena
General Information
Population:
1.030.149
Weather:
Húmedo Tropical
Temperature:
28°C / 82°F
Currency:
Colombian Peso COP
Cartagena de Indias is a large
Caribbean city on the northern
coast of Colombia in the Caribbean
Coast Region and capital of Bolívar
Department. The city had a population
of 892,545 as of the 2005 census, making
it the fifth-largest city in Colombia and
giving the Cartagena urban area the status
of fifth-largest urban area in Colombia.
Cartagena is an important center of economic
activity in the Caribbean, as well a popular
tourist destination.
CARTAGENA

North Zona
Anillo Vial
Centro de Convenciónes
Hotel Las Americas Resort
Aeropuerto Internacional
Rafel Nuñez
Historic Zone
Centro
Torre del Reloj
Historic Zone
Centro
Julio Cesar Turbay Ayala
Turistic Zone
Bocagrande
Hotel Hilton
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Cartagena de Indias is located in Colombia,
in South America, near the Caribbean Sea.
The city enjoys a strategic location, ideal
for tourism development, industrial and
commercial.
General Information
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CONECTIVITY

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Recently international connectivity
increased with more frequency of Panama
and the new route York-Cartagena
The Rafael Núñez International Airport
is located only 10 minutes from the
meeting facilities and hotel sector. It
receives more than 220 national direct flights
every week and more than 700 international
Aeropuerto Rafael Núñez
International Airport
RAFAEL NÚÑEZ
Conectivity
Cartagena´s International
Direct Conectivity

SECURITY
FUENTE : CTCI

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Cartagena de Indias, in conjunction with
the Colombian Government has developed a
Security ring surrounding the city, which in
turn provides 100% coverage and satisfaction
for all Tourists arriving in the city:
Enhanced economic performance has come hand in hand with improved security:
Personal Safety and Private Property Protection, 2000-2010
The security gains are reflected in international rankings. While in 2001, Colombia
received a score of 1.08 in 2011, IMD called the country with 4.98
Security
FUENTE - IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2011
DANE, Cuentas Nacionales; ANDI, Encuesta de Opinión Industrial Conjunta.

CONVENTION CENTERS
Infrastructure

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Fachada Hotel Hilton
Convention Centers
ConventionCenter
HOTEL HILTON
Hilton Cartagena Hotel, idyllically
located on El Laguito Peninsula.
This Colombia beach hotel is
surrounded by the Caribbean Sea on three
sides, offering picturesque views and a tranquil
atmosphere. Enjoy an oceanfront position just
ten minutes from the ancient walled city and
the Cartagena de Indias Convention Center.
Rafael Nuñez International Airport is only 15
minutes away.
2.300PAX
CAPACITY

Entrada Centro de Convenciones
Convention Centers
LAS AMÉRICAS RESORT
& CONVENTION CENTER
Located in the north of Cartagena de Indias,
beachfront. Only 10 minutes from the historic
downtown. From Caribbean and tropical
architectural style, is a 5 star resort with all the services to
meet the needs of rest and work.
4.000PAX
CAPACITY
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Vista lateral Centro de Convenciones Julio Cesar Turbay Ayala
Centro de convvenciones
Centro de Convenciones
CARTAGENA DE INDIAS
JULIO CESAR TURBAY AYALA
A30 year history today positions us as one of
the convention centers and congress in South
America. Staff and facilities strive every day
for the successful development of all events for our clients
representing a myriad of business and contacts nationally
and internationally.
5.000PAX
CAPACITY

INFRASTRUCTURE
Hotel

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Hotel Infrastructure
In Cartagena you have the opportunity
of staying in exclusive, stylish hotels
within the old city’s walls in what used
to be convents, cloisters and colonial houses
previously owned by dukes, counts and viceroys.
Cartagena has a total of 290
establishments, 9.757 rooms and
18.120 beds
Nombre Zona Inaguración Numero de Estado
habitaciones
Radisson Ocean Pavillion Sector los Morros-Zona Norte 1er trim 2013 233 En construcción
Hampton by Hilton Bocagrande 2013 132 En construcción
Confenalco- Cafam Crespo 2013 250 En construcción
Intercontinental- Complejo Nao Fun & shopping Bocagrande 2014 250 En construcción
Sheraton- Complejo Ocean Towers Bocagrande 2014 250 En construcción
Hyatt Regency- Complejo Bocagrande Plaza Bocagrande 2015 260 En construcción
Estelar Bocagrande Bocagrande 2015 260 No ha iniciado construcción
Holliday Inn Express and Suites Bocagrande 2016* 200 En construcción
Iberostar Bocagrande 2016* 368 No ha iniciado Contrucción
Hotel en Proyecto Karibana Manzanillo del Mar-Zona Norte 2016* 320 No ha iniciado contrucción
Current Projects in Cartagena de Indias
Fuente: Corporación Turismo Cartagena de Indias según proyectos identificados a diciembre 2012.
No incluye hoteles boutique. *Fecha Estimada
Bocagrande
Fuente: RNT
in the necxts 3 years
2.523Cartagena will have
new rooms

CARTAGENA DE INDIAS
Celebrities in
PLACIDO DOMINGO - 2012

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Barack Obama Presidente USA- Fuente : http://www.silive.com.
Personalities in Our City
Bill Gates, Fuente :broscience.org
Mario Vargas Llosa - Fuente: http//:www.Presnatrujillo.com
Carlos Slim, Fuente: www.chron.com

BID Banco Internacional de Desarollo - 1991
EXPERIENCE
IN TURISM MEETING
Cartagena de Indias

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2009
ALTA Leaders Forum
Our Experience in Business Turism
Centro de Convenciones Cartagena de Indias Julio Cesar Turbay

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2010World Economic Forum
Alvaro Uribe and Graham Mackay - World Economic Fourm 2010.

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2011Basel Convention

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2012
VI Cumbre de las Américas
Centro de Convenciones Cartagena de Indias Julio Cesar Turbay
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2012

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World-Class
FESTIVALS

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HAY FESTIVAL
The Cartagena Hay Festival, Is defined
by the diffusion of culture and social
commitment. Literature, visual
arts, film, music, geopolitics, journalism,
environment ... mingle in an atmosphere of
dialogue and celebration. After several years,
during which the festival has become one
of the most important literary events of the
Hispanic world.
Imagen Oficial Hay Festival
Cartagena de Indias
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Cartel FICCI 2013 Cartel FICCI 2012Cartel FICCI 2011

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International Festival
CLASSICAL MUSIC
Classical music event that has become
one of the most important festivals
of the country. It takes place in the
Walled City for 10 days, in which classes
are held, conference and has the presence of
national and international artists.

UNIQUE VENUES

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Unique Venues
Adolfo Mejia
THEATER
400PAX
CAPACITY

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WALLS
Cartagena is the perfect place
to celebrate all kinds of social
gatherings. It has 13 km /8 miles
of walls, 21 bulwarks, 7 fortresses, 5
museums, and 2 galleons.
Unique Venues

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San Felipe
CASTLE
800PAX
CAPACITY
Unique Venues
Fachada Castilo Sanfelipe de Noche

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800
300
2500
250
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400
500
220
500
200
300
500
150
250
NAME CAPACITY
PLAZA DE BOLÍVAR
PLAZA DE LA PROCLAMACIÓN
PLAZA DE LA ADUANA
PLAZA LA MERCED
PLAZA DE LA PAZ
PLASA DE SAN PEDRO
BALUARTE DE SAN IGNACIO
BALUARTE SAN FRANCISCO JAVIER
BALUARTE SANTIAGO APÓSTOL
BALUARTE SAN JUAN EVANGELISTA
BALUARTE SANTA CLARA
BALUARTE SANTO DOMINGO
GALEÓN BUCANERO
GALEÓN PHANTON
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Museums and Cultural Centers
Gold museum
Museo de Ar te Moderno de Cartagena
Rafael Nunez Museum House
Museum of theCaribbean Navy
San Pedro Claver Musseum
Bolívar House Museum
Casa Cultural Colombo Alemana
House of Spain
Cultural Center for Spanish Cooperation Cartagena
Centro Colombo Americano
Valdehoyos Marquis House
Palace of the Inquisition
Fine Ar ts School of Cartagena, Cartagena
Alliance Française de Colombo
International Film Festival
headquarters, Cultural Hall “Domingo
López Escauriaza”
Bartolomé Calvo Library.
Activities and places of interest to visit
IN CARTAGENA DE INDIAS
Churches
Catedral Basílica Metropolitana De Santa
Catalina De Alejandría
Iglesia Ermita Del Cabrero.
Iglesia Santo Tomás
Iglesia y Monasterio San Pedro Claver
Iglesia De La Trinidad
Iglesia De San Francisco
Iglesia De Santo Toribio
La Iglesia De La Tercera Orden
Iglesia De San Roque
Unique Venues

Activities and places of interest to visit in Cartagena de Indias
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Unique Venues
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BEACHES
Cartagena has a large area of beaches
stretching along 19 kilometers and ranging
from the beaches of Castillo Grande, El
Laguito and Bocagrande to the beaches
of Marbella, Crespo, La Boquilla and
Manzanillo del Mar. In addition to their
sunbath, visitors can practice nautical sports
like kite surfing, jet ski, kayak or sailboat.
ISLAS DEL ROSARIO
50 minutes away from Cartagena are the Islas
del Rosario, an archipelago consistent of 30 islands
and islets, which was considered as one of the most
exotic places in the world in 2009.
ISLAND OF TIERRA BOMBA
is made up of the communities of Tierra
Bomba, Punta Arena, Caño del Oro and
Bocachica. Its best beaches are in Punta
Arenas, where you get a privileged view of
the city.
BARU ISLAND
Baru Island is an area of 7,000 hectares full of
marine flora and fauna. The island can be reached
by land or by sea. In the most famous beach on
the island, Playa Blanca, named after the color of
its sand, you can enjoy popular dishes prepared by
fishermen from the nearby villages. You can also
do snorkeling in a sea of many colors.
SAN BERNARDO ARCHIPIELAGO
Fifty kilometers southwest of Cartagena,
in the Gulf of Morrosquillo, is the
archipelago of San Bernardo, which is made
up of ten islands. Beautiful beaches, warm
water, strong sunlight and reefs full of
natural marine paradise prevail.
Islas del Rosario http://comopiensasves.blogspot.com
Isla de Barú http://polviajero.com
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LA BOQUILLA
Through a journey of 45 minutes by the
nozzle can see a variety of red mangroves,
black and white typical of this area.
CIÉNAGAS DE
LA VIRGEN Y JUAN POLO
A walk through the swamp of Juan Polo
lets see different types of migratory birds
as thongs, ducks, gulls and gannets. Just as
in the Cienaga de la Virgen are mangroves
and birds like kingfisher, white heron, night
heron, blue heron, osprey, roseate spoonbill
and a variety of crustaceans, molluscs,
hummingbirds and iguanas.
BOTANICAL GARDEN
GUILLERMO PIÑERES
Located in the municipality of Turbaco,
from where the indigenous inhabitants of the
region, is the botanical garden Guillermo
Piiieres, equipped with a variety of orchids
and a variety of treescuenta con más de
12.600 especies conservadas y clasificadas.
Volcan del totumo Fuente : http://colombiafotogenica.blogspot.comPlaya de Cartagena Fuente : http://www.el universal.com
http://www.ugo.cn/photo/CO/en/30263.htmLa Boquilla, Fuente :El universal.com
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TOTUMO VOLCANO
On the way to the ocean, between the cities of Cartagena and
Barranquilla, near the town of Galerazamba, known for its salt
mines and archaeological finds, is the mud volcano or Volcan del
Totumo, recommended for its many medicinal properties
You can get to know the historic center
in a traditional horse-drawn coach that
takes the visitors to the colonial era, in
order to discover different scenarios that
represent the city’s history and culture.
RIDE A HORSE-DRAWN
CARRIAGE
A must visit during your stay in
Cartagena is the Castillo de San Felipe
de Barajas, the most prominent Spanish
military structure in South America. Built in
1,536 and enlarged successively until 1,657.
This fortress was a faithful defender of the
city during the massive attack by Admiral
Vernon in 1741.
CASTILLO SAN
FELIPE DE BARAJAS
Volcán del Totumo, Fuente :Elminubo.com
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