Cartagena, a beautiful city, is full of magic. Walking through its streets makes you feel like you're in a dream, its sea, its people, a perfect place to enjoy with family, friends, or if you're an adventurer, alone. The night takes away its colors, but brings a unique energy, which invites you to continue getting to know it.
A city that brings tourists from different corners of the world, which becomes an opportunity for commerce. In its streets you can find from Palenqueras with their colorful dresses and their basins full of fruit, to rappers and singers who give life to it with their music, this commerce abounds and just as you can find people willing to make you feel at home, you can also find people who look for the opportunity to take advantage of the carelessness of the tourist. That's why we want to give you some tips that will help you during your stay, so that you don't have a bad time, and you can enjoy the true essence of this magical city.
1. Watch Where You Walk: Avoid walking in areas that look very lonely, and if you plan to do so, try not to be so conspicuous. Keep your jewellery and valuables away so that they do not become the center of attention for thieves.
2. Ask the Price Beforehand: Sellers will always look for a way to sell their products or services and then they will want to charge you astronomical prices. As tourists, they have no idea of the prices, so you will not have the criteria to know if what they are charging you is authentic. Always ask for the price first and then decide whether to accept or not.
3. Be Careful With the People who Approach You: Something very common in the world are pickpockets, those people who have already stolen some of your belongings by brushing against you. Therefore, be careful every time someone approaches you with the intention of having physical contact, avoid physical contact unless it is someone who has previously shown you trust.
4. Avoid Taking Public Transportation on the Street: There will always be companies that charge standard prices, or applications like Uber, which provide you with the details of the driver who will provide the service. There will be situations in which it will be difficult to access these services and you will have to resort to these informal services, so we recommend that you get acquainted with someone you trust (staff at the Villa or hotel, police, staff at establishments, etc.) with the common values that are handled for these transports.
5. Seek the Help of a Local: There are tourist agencies that take care of everything, you just have to go and enjoy. The help of a local person will make your trip easier, just as you are able to navigate your way around your city, the locals will help you do it in the destination city, they manage the prices, they understand the culture, they are a helping hand that will be looking out for you.
The idea is not to go around with distrust, but rather to be cautious of the different dangers that the world encompasses. And especially in cities where there is a lot of movement of people.
I hope that these tips make your stay in the Cartagena city easier. All that's left to do is enjoy it!
If you're also planning for a Cartagena trip, connect with Cartagena Dreams today that offers top-rated travel services in Cartagena de Indias for all.
Call +57-301-706-4163 or email us at info@cartagenadreams.com
A city that brings tourists from different corners of the world, which becomes an opportunity for commerce. In its streets you can find from Palenqueras with their colorful dresses and their basins full of fruit, to rappers and singers who give life to it with their music, this commerce abounds and just as you can find people willing to make you feel at home, you can also find people who look for the opportunity to take advantage of the carelessness of the tourist. That's why we want to give you some tips that will help you during your stay, so that you don't have a bad time, and you can enjoy the true essence of this magical city.
1. Watch Where You Walk: Avoid walking in areas that look very lonely, and if you plan to do so, try not to be so conspicuous. Keep your jewellery and valuables away so that they do not become the center of attention for thieves.
2. Ask the Price Beforehand: Sellers will always look for a way to sell their products or services and then they will want to charge you astronomical prices. As tourists, they have no idea of the prices, so you will not have the criteria to know if what they are charging you is authentic. Always ask for the price first and then decide whether to accept or not.
3. Be Careful With the People who Approach You: Something very common in the world are pickpockets, those people who have already stolen some of your belongings by brushing against you. Therefore, be careful every time someone approaches you with the intention of having physical contact, avoid physical contact unless it is someone who has previously shown you trust.
4. Avoid Taking Public Transportation on the Street: There will always be companies that charge standard prices, or applications like Uber, which provide you with the details of the driver who will provide the service. There will be situations in which it will be difficult to access these services and you will have to resort to these informal services, so we recommend that you get acquainted with someone you trust (staff at the Villa or hotel, police, staff at establishments, etc.) with the common values that are handled for these transports.
5. Seek the Help of a Local: There are tourist agencies that take care of everything, you just have to go and enjoy. The help of a local person will make your trip easier, just as you are able to navigate your way around your city, the locals will help you do it in the destination city, they manage the prices, they understand the culture, they are a helping hand that will be looking out for you.
The idea is not to go around with distrust, but rather to be cautious of the different dangers that the world encompasses. And especially in cities where there is a lot of movement of people.
I hope that these tips make your stay in the Cartagena city easier. All that's left to do is enjoy it!
If you're also planning for a Cartagena trip, connect with Cartagena Dreams today that offers top-rated travel services in Cartagena de Indias for all.
Call +57-301-706-4163 or email us at info@cartagenadreams.com
