Diving around Cartagena is a pleasure as the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea offer excellent opportunities for exploring the rich and diverse underwater world with corals and abundant species of tropical fish. Many scuba diving centers in Cartagena offer a diverse number of services such as diving courses for both beginners and advanced divers and diving trips to some of the best diving sites in Colombia. Diving at the surroundings of Cartagena is usually made from boats and the sites are usually visited in the morning when the sea is calm. The coral islands of Islas del Rosario are the most popular sites for diving around Cartagena. Many tour operators organise day cruises to the archipelago which also contains an aquarium.
Facts of Cartagena
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Suitable for family
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Best months to go January, February, March, April |
| Time zone: GMT -5 | |
| Population 900.000 | |
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Biggest city: Cartagena de Indias |
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Language(s) Spanish |
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| Literacy level:
90 % |
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Religions: Roman Catholic 90% |
