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TOURISM TODAY

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This is called the most important destination in Colombia, and recognized as an important tourist destination in other countries. It is a great place to enjoy with family or even for business opportunities. You will find hotels and restaurants that make this city unique.

One of the advantages of the city, is that the tourist has different kind of activities: Anywhere you find shops and boutiques. In Cartagena is usually full of sellers, but, a disadvantage, is that both natives and tourists sometimes do not use the public space correctly.

As a consequence, it generates environmental problems. The positive thing is that there are tourist policies in the city providing information about the importance of the preservation of the city. Tourism in Cartagena has increased .

This year, there are more hotels and more options during the holidays, that is why the companies must have security police for the protection of the tourists who prefers activities such as diving, snorkeling, which need safety standards, because every tourist must be protected from any risk.

The most important advantage in Cartagena is the variety of tourist attractions that make this Caribbean city a magical place where you can also enjoy good meal from a sea view hotel room.

Advantages of Cartagena de Indias as a Tourist City

Ana Lía López

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Photo: Milton Miers.