Cartagena Colombia
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Cartagena, known in the colonial era as Cartagena de Indias (Spanish: Cartagena de Indias [kaɾtaˈxena ðe ˈindjas], is a major port founded in 1533 faces the Caribbean Sea to the west. To the south is the Cartagena Bay, which has two entrances: Bocachica (Small Mouth) in the south, and Bocagrande (Big Mouth) in the north.
Charts
See Colombia.
Weather
Cartagena has a tropical wet and dry climate. It averages around 90% humidity, with rainy seasons typically in April–May and October–November. The climate tends to be hot and windy. The months of November to February tend to be more windy months, giving an extra cooling to the otherwise high tropical temperatures.
Cartagena is rarely touched by the hurricanes that decimate other Caribbean capitals like Havana, Santo Domingo, Kingston or San Juan. Although the city is in the Caribbean, the mainland is fairly far south, isolating it from the wind currents that feed the hurricanes.
See also Colombia.
Passages
See Colombia.
Islands
Isla de Tierra Bomba [[Cartagena Colombia#Isla de Tierra Bomba|Isla de Tierra Bomba]] 10°21.022'N, 075°34.489'W
Isla Baru [[Cartagena Colombia#Isla Baru|Isla Baru]] 10°13.700'N, 075°34.689'W
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see Cruiser's Nets
There are 2 entrances to Bahia de Cartagena that lead to the harbour and anchorages:
Boca Chica [[Cartagena Colombia#Boca Chica|Boca Chica]] 10°18.995'N, 075°34.907'W - south of Isla Bomba, used by most boats and all ships
Boca Grande [[Cartagena Colombia#Boca Grande|Boca Grande]] 10°23.401'N, 075°34.246'W - north of Isla Bomba, used only by yachts and small boats
Entrance
Cartagena Colombia is a port of entry/exit for Colombia. For details see Entrance: Colombia.
Berthing
The harbor is used by large ships and ferries. Yachts either go to a marina or anchor off.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Club De Pesca [[Cartagena Colombia#Club De Pesca|Club De Pesca]] 10°24.919'N, 075°32.680'W
Club Nautico [[Cartagena Colombia#Club Nautico|Club Nautico]] 10°24.705'N, 075°32.499'W
Manzanillo Marina Club
Manzanillo Marina Club [[Cartagena Colombia#Manzanillo Marina Club|Manzanillo Marina Club]] 10°23.360'N, 075°31.546'W Water, elctricity, toilets, showers. Boatyard, 40T travel-lift, most repairs by referals to craftsmen.
- [email protected]; Mobile: +57 (313) 537 8723; Fax: +57 (5) 668 4070; VHF channel XX
- Address: Bosque, Calle Malaga # 53-76, Colombia
Anchorages
Bahia de Las Animas
Bahia de Las Animas [[Cartagena Colombia#Bahia de Las Animas|Bahia de Las Animas]] (Anchorage No 1) 10°24.994'N, 075°32.950'W NW of Club Nautico
NW of Club Nautico [[Cartagena Colombia#NW of Club Nautico|NW of Club Nautico]] (Anchorage No 2) 10°24.749'N, 075°32.636'W SE of Club Nautico
SE of Club Nautico [[Cartagena Colombia#SE of Club Nautico|SE of Club Nautico]] (Anchorage No 3) 10°24.585'N, 075°32.449'W Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | In all marinas |
| Electricity | In all marinas |
| Toilets | In all marinas |
| Showers | In all marinas |
| Laundry | In Club De Pesca and Club Nautico |
| Garbage | Bin in all marinas |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | In Club De Pesca and Club Nautico |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | ? |
| Services | |
| Repairs | In Manzanillo Marina Club |
| Internet | WiFi in Club De Pesca and Club Nautico |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.
Store name1 [[Cartagena Colombia#Store name1|Store name1]]
Eating out
- Restaurants in Club De Pesca and Club Nautico
Transportation
- Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG IATA) (is 3 km north-east of the old city)
- The 2 bus terminal is 11 km east of the old city
- Cartagena is an important port for charter boats between Colombia and Panama
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Cartagena Colombia at the Wikipedia
- Cartagena Colombia at the Wikivoyage
- Noonsite
References
See Colombia.
Comments
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- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) December, 2018 --Istioploos
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