Mi Corralito de Piedra_ My Stone City

Prestigiosa revista reconoce a Cartagena como destino | El Universal - Cartagena www.eluniversal.com.co Nuevamente un prestigioso medio reconoce a Cartagena como un destino turístico que debe ser visitado.En esta ocasión fue la revista inglesa Wanderlust, una de las más prestigiosas publicaciones de viajes en Europa la que recomendó al `Corralito de piedra´ como un lugar que debe ser visitado afirmand...

Cartagena Moderna

     
                                           Balcón de mis Padres

Cartagena moderna, dinámica y pujante, llena de turistas y gente joven, creciendo en su industria, comercio portuario y turismo extranjero y nacional.
Vista desde el balcón de mis padres, que tanto añoro, en el lado opuesto se contempla la Bahía de las Animas y mi virgensita del Carmen, en epoca de fiestas Novembrinas o Carnavales se ve el desfile de balleneras en la bahía.

Callecitas de Cartagena

Callejuelas de Cartagena,hechas para carretas, coches y peatones. Ofrecen un particular encanto, dado que transitan estrechamente naturales como foráneos en una simbiosis del temperamento caribeño, compaginado con la cordialidad y alegría del cartagenero raizal.

Cartagena Maravillosa

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Cartagena Espectacular

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The Truth of India Catalina

                                                                    

According to an early account written by Juan de Castellanos, Catalina was a young girl, and daughter of a cacique, or native chief, when she was taken prisoner by Spanish Captain Diego de Nicuesa, in Galerazamba,some people said Mahates or turbaco, not far from Cartagena. Nicuesa took her to Santo Domingo where she was sold as an orphan to a high ranking Spanish official. He baptised and educated her, raising her as if she was his own. When her adoptive mother died, and her only sister was about to marry, she fell in love with a Captain who promised to bring her to her homeland again. Heredia took her aboard in Santa Marta with the knowledge that she was fluent in both Spanish and the native tongue,(for that reason she was taken in between two loyalties) when he came to found the city of Cartagena, and conquer and plunder the tribes living nearby. Catalina was 26 years old when she arrived. Although Heredia used her as an interpreter with Corinche and others Indiens, because as princess she has the ability to spoke all the differents dialects Caribe and Calamary also Quetchua in his successful campaigns to subjugate the natives, the death toll probably would have been higher had Catalina not been present. A rumour persists to this day that she and Heredia were lovers.what I think highly improbably. Whatever relationship she had would have came to an end when she married Heredia's nephew, Alonso Montañés. Later, as chronicled in the writing of Maria Del Carmen Gomez, she testified against Heredia when he faced charges including theft of gold and mistreatment of Indians. Catalina moved to Seville in Spain where she disappears from the historical record. Today, her 190 kg, 2.95m tall bronze statue sculpted by Eladio Gil Zambrana, (father of one of my classmates from secundary) is synonymous with Cartagena and its annual International Film Festival. It stands just outside the city wall, on Avenida Venezuela, near the bridge over Laguna de Chambacú, Cartagena.

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I'm Back

After passing a very good time in my town Cartagena with my parents and family, I have to tell you about my periple in the Rosary Island of Baru. Wonderful weather, blue sky, crystalline water and delicious food, what a great time enjoying Kayak, jet ski, snuffling and very nice landscape with good company.

Top 7 Things to Do and See in Cartagena, Colombia

Top 7 Things to Do and See in Cartagena, Colombia

Plan to spend several days in Cartagena, also known as Cartagena de Indias, Colombia's fascinating Caribbean resort and most popular attraction. History and nightlife, beaches and churches, a walled city and colonial architecture make it a living museum, perfect for honeymoons, family vacations and adult adventures.

1. Centro Amurallado - Old Town

This is the heart of Cartagena, the old walled city protected by the fortress intended to protect the city from pirates and storms. Within the walls, there are colonial buildings, plazas, churches and convents. Accommodations and restaurants within this area, called El Centro, highlight their colonial origins. Also within the walled area, the section of Getsemani is less expensive, but worth a daytime stroll..

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2. Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas

This is the huge fortress dominating the town. Begun in 1533, the strategic location called for a fortress, and the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas was started in 1639. Visitors now can walk the battlements, stroll through underground passages and wonder at the labor that slaves and natives made to protect the city .

3. Bocagrande and El Laguito

These two areas are located on an L-shaped peninsula facing the Caribbean. Here, upscale restaurants, hotels, clubs and bars offer just about everything the visitor can wish for..

4. Playa Blanca

"Playa Blanca,definitely is the best beach close to Cartagena - you can reach it overland or by boat.With its white sand & crystal water Playa Blanca is probably one of the best “playas” in Colombia! It is definitly worth to stay there for some days. There are several places where you can rent hammocks, get food & drinks."

5. Nightlife

Plenty of choices in Bocagrande, in the center of town, El Centro, and Getsemani for tabernas, discos and bars. Use caution in Getsamani, but all the nightlife is lively, with Caribbean and Colombian music. Take a nap before you go nightclubbing

6. Islas del Rosario.

White sand, bleu water, surfing, accuarium, bird idland, beautiful tropical houses soubrounded by nature and more much more then you can expected.

7. La Popa

Agustinian Monastery in the high hill in from of the San Felipe Castle, you can see the panoramic of the city including the old and new Cartagena. Inside the walls you will find a refinated Capell, wich altar made in wood is plaqued in gold by artisans coming in during the colony time from Pasto.

Un once de Noviembre de 1811

Un día como hoy, hace 198 años, Cartagena de Indias una ciudad determinante en la historia de Colombia y América. Cuando desde sus inicios en tiempos precolombinos habitada por los Kalamarí, indios guerrreros del grupo Caribe, a quienes pertenece nuestra gloriosa india Catalina y quienes se distinguieron por combatir ferozmente a más de una expedición que desembarcara en sus costas.

Como he dicho en mis anteriores publicaciones fué fundada por Don Pedro de Heredia,el 1 de Junio de 1533, con el nombre de" Cartagena del Poniente", para distinguirla de " Cartagena del Levante" en España, ambas importantes puertos con bahías similares. Objeto de la codicia de invasores foráneos. (Leer mis anteriores publicaciones sobre Cartagena).

El 11 de noviembre de 1811 se firmaría el Acta de Independencia Absoluta de España, comenzando con esto 10 largos años para lograr la emancipación definitiva. De los muchos bloqueos y sitios que sufrió la Villa de Heredia, cabe destacar el impuesto por Pablo Morillo, El Pacificador, en 1815, quien tenía el objetivo de recuperar esta importante plaza para la Corona Española. "Cartagena de Indias, Ciudad Heroica", fue el título que se ganaría luego de soportar más de tres meses de intenso cerco.

Actualmente es la quinta ciudad en importancia en Colombia, luego de ser la primera en tiempos de la Colonia y cuando fué cede del Virreinato con Sebastian de Eslaba, asi mismo fué la ciudad desde donde gobernó nuestro tres veces Presidente Rafael Nuñez en época de la República, es un importante Puerto, ciudad Turistica e Industrial que esta orgullosa de su pasado y que mira de frente al futuro.

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With a lot of pleasure I invite you to know more about the city where I was born.