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Sporty Adventures in Cartagena: Boat Trips, Snorkeling, Kitesurfing & more
Subtitle: Yacht Charters, Island Tours, Scuba Diving & Beaches in Cartagena
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Crewed Yacht & Sailing Charters: Cartagena SailingAddress: Club Nautico Marina, Avienda Miramar Manga Cartagena de Indias, Bolivar Colombia Neighborhood: |
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Phone: +57 310 722 1430 Web Site: www.cartagenasailing.com E-mail: info@cartagenasailing.com |
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If you want to really explore the islands of Colombia, or even to take a cruise to San Blas in Panama and other spots in the Western Caribbean, book a multiple-day charter on a crewed catamaran or yacht operated by Cartagena Sailing, an outfit run by Georgio, an Italian expat. They generally don't offer day trips, but it doesn't hurt to inquire, as they have a nice fleet of boats with reliable crews. If you're cruising around Cartagena on your own yacht, the place to berth it is Club Nautico Cartagena, the marina where Cartagena Sailing is based; John Halley, the Brtish expat Dockmaster, will take good care of you. Be sure to visit La Pesca restaurant next door for sunset cocktails and gourmet seafood. |
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Kitesurfing, Kayaking & Windsurfing: Kite Surf ColombiaAddress: Playa La Boquilla (near Hotel las Americas) Cartegena de Indias, Bolivar Colombia Neighborhood: |
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Phone: +57 5 656 8243 Web Site: www.kitesurfcolombia.com |
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To be honest, most of the beaches close to Cartagena city are not worth writing home about. Beach lovers know it's all about getting up early and taking a boat out to the islands for the day. But not everyone likes to get up early on vacation! If you do want an afternoon at the beach that's NOT a lazy one, head to the beaches north of Cartagena and strap yourself into kitesurfing gear. Although not particularly nice, those beaches are very windy and thus ideal for kitesurfing. NB: instructors don't speak much English, so it's probably not ideal for beginners to try to learn for the first time.
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Eco Adventures, Snorkeling, Scuba, Hiking & More: Cultura del MarAddress: 25 – 95 Calle del Pozo, Casa Actuar Getsemani Cartagena de Indias, Bolivar Colombia Neighborhood: |
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Phone: +57 5 664 9312 Web Site: www.culturadelmar.com E-mail: info@culturadelmar.com |
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This friendly eco-tourism company is devoted to promoting the flora, fauna and natural beauty of the tropical islands and coral reefs near Cartagena. Join one of their day-trip excursions by boat to the nearby islands, and explore the coral reefs by snorkeling. Their menu of eco-tourism adventures also includes scuba diving, canoeing, hiking and overnight stays on remote islands. Most of their guides speak some English. |
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Beach Clubs: Luxury Beach Club & Playa del Sol CartagenaAddress: Cartagena de Indias, Bolivar Colombia Neighborhood: |
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Web Site: www.luxurybeachcolombia.com |
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In terms of stylish beach culture, Cartagena isn't quite St. Tropez or South Beach, but there are some Nikki-beach-esque clubs cropping up. If you're out late salsa dancing, and don't fancy geting up early for a day-long cruise to the islands, then head to one of these two beach clubs later in the day instead. Both featuring chic chaises, sun umbrellas, ambient beats and bar and food service. They're your best bet for beaches within a short taxi-ride from Cartagena city: Playa del Sol Cartagena or Luxury Beach Club Colombia. |
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Page Title: Sporty Adventures in Cartagena: Boat Trips, Snorkeling, Kitesurfing & more | Spire Keywords: suzanne's files, suzannes files, suzannesfiles.com, spire, Suzanne, beware file, cartagena de indias, colombia, latin america, south america, central america, caribbean, hotels in cartagena, boat charter, yacht charter, day trip, scuba diving, kite surfing, beach, eco tourism, beach club, beach bar, beach disco, sports cartagena, scuba diving, padi school, diving school, dive master, kite surfing, wind surfing, kiting, snorkel, snorkeling, boat charter, boat crew, yacht charter, yacht crew, yacht marina, harbor, sailing cartagena, eco tourism, travel agent, travel agency, tour guide, excursions, diversions, activities, recreation cartagena, luxury cartagena, vip cartagena, sunbathe, beach, trendy, beach club, yacht club Description: In general, the beaches near Cartagena city aren't as nice as the white sand beaches found in the Caribbean. It's best to hire a boat for a day (or two!) and head out to the Rosary Islands for snorkeling, scuba diving and seafood lunches on quiet beaches. But if you want to sleep in and then spend a few hours at the beach close to the old city, I've got the scoop on which ones are best; some are quite windy, but that makes them great spots for kitesurfing! |
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