Ararca

If you are staying in the area, be sure to spend a few hours taking in colorful neighborhoods like Isla Tierrabomba, Baru Island and Cartagena.

Holiday makers in Ararca, looking for something a little out of the ordinary, should head to the cultural attractions nearby. There are many excellent destinations where you can spend an afternoon such as the Naval Museum Cartagena. Book in for a spectacular show at Colon Theater.

If the sun is shining, follow the lead of the locals who know the area best and head outside to the nearby parks and reserves. Watch as the birds wheel overhead, play catch with the kids and catch some rays at nearby Bocagrande Beach.

Cartagena has many unique places to see including San Pedro, the San Felipe de Barajas Castle and Bolivar Square. To get a little closer to Cartagena’s heart and soul, pay a visit to the area’s most sacred sites, such as the San Pedro Claver Church and Convent and the Santo Domingo Church and Monastery. For a tour of the nearby historic sights, be sure to check out Inquisition Palace.

Nearby November 11th Stadium is the perfect place to hang out with lovers of baseball, and to see local favorites, the Tigres de Cartagena, in action. To endear yourself with the locals, be sure to wear red and white, the colors of the Tigres de Cartagena.

Finding somewhere suitable to stay around Ararca couldn’t be easier. The Hilton Cartagena, the Hotel Caribe and the Hampton By Hilton Cartagena are just three of the many great places to stay around here.