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Guests aboard flights to Cartagena will love the contrast of the old and the new. The city is divided into two parts: the Old Town and the modern barrio of Getsemani. Wander along narrow alleys, gaze at lovely buildings, enjoy the sea breeze or visit museums. At night, mingle with the locals and have your favourite drinks at a bar or café. Later on, dance to intoxicating salsa music or just savour a leisurely dinner with friends. Cartagena is ridiculously charming. It is no surprise that Gabriel Garcia Marquez's birthplace will lure you back for another visit.
When visiting Cartagena, be sure to:
The primary airport in Cartagena is the Rafael Nunez International Airport. It is the biggest in the northern Caribbean region with a capacity to handle 4 million passengers in a year. The airport has 7 national and 4 international destinations. It offers several amenities and services including restaurants, ATM stations, car rental and lounges.
The major carriers at the airport are the following: Avianca, Copa Airlines and JetBlue Airways.
The airport is located 3 km from the Old Town of Cartagena.
The fastest way to reach the airport or the city centre is by taking a taxi. If you wish to take public transportation, there are many colectivos (mini-vans) in the city and along the airport road that you can flag. There are also air-conditioned buses or shuttles called Metrocars that will take you from the airport to the city and back.