How to Arrive to Cartagena de Indias Colombia
How to Travel by Air |
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In order to access the city by air, Cartagena de Indias is served by an international airport, where flights from all over the world operate.
Such airport, named “Rafael Núñez”, has a two thousand six hundred meter long runway, which is at sea level. Modern transatlantic planes land at this airport since all the necessary facilities are available.
Moreover, the platform has a total capacity of eleven airplanes and according to the flight policy the open skies agreement applies to charters. |
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The quickest way to arrive in Cartagena is taking direct flights from Bogotá, Cali, Bucaramanga, or Medellin. As for abroad, direct flights from Mexico, Miami, Panama, Guatemala y San José de Costa Rica operate at this airport.
While Aires, Avianca y Aerorepública are the most popular domestic airlines, Copa Airlines, Air Madrid and West Caribbean among others are the international airlines that operate most frequently in Cartagena de Indias.
• Airport society of the Coast S.A.
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How to Travel by Land |
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In order to access the city by land, a bus terminal is available at Cartagena de Indias. There are bus services to and from a number of destinations within the region and even areas of South America.
Once in the terminal, passengers may communicate with any part of the world stopping at the telecommunications office, have a delicious lunch in some of the restaurants that can be found here or simply choose the best souvenirs.
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From the interior of the country, there are three access routes. One of them is the Carretera Troncal de Occidente (West Trunk Route), which goes past Medellin. Another option is the Carretera Troncal del Caribe (Trunk Route of the Caribbean). Finally, it is possible to follow the recently built Trunk Route de la Paz.
Traveling along national route of the Atlantic coast, which is completely paved, Cartagena de Indias is located 1090 kilometers away from Bogota, 643 kilometers from Medellin and 115 from Barranquilla.
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How to Travel by Sea |
Not only does Cartagena de Indias have easy access by air and by land, but also it is possible to arrive at the city by sea.
Passengers from a variety of ships as well as cargo and cruise ships arrive regularly in Cartagena de Indias, and each port communicates with the rest of the country through a great route network.
Owing to the features and the depth of the channel, deep-draught ships can access the Cartagena Bay and safe operations can be carried out at any time of the year.
Moreover, the most important port for container and cruise ships in the entire Caribbean coast can be found at this city. Its terminal has nine mooring quays.
• Regional Port Society of Cartagena.
As for less deep draught ships, in the heart of the city’s historic center (Blas de Lezo Avenue) a tourist dock can be found. Services to different seaside resorts and to the Rosario Islands are offered from such dock.
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