Event· Cartagena· Other Caribbean
Fiesta de Independencia de Cartagena (11 November)
10° 25.2′ N · 75° 32.7′ W · approximate
Cartagena's biggest street party celebrates the city's independence every 11 November, a huge festival that fills Getsemaní, the historic center and neighborhoods across the city, with the national beauty pageant running alongside.
Practical
Coordinate approximate (Plaza de la Trinidad, Getsemaní, one of the festival hubs). Wikivoyage dates the main day as 11 November with festivities across Getsemaní, Centro Histórico, Crespo, Marbella and the whole city; the national cruising guide lists the Fiestas de la Independencia and the Concurso Nacional de Belleza in November. Expect closed offices and public holidays - Colombia has many, so check before planning agent or immigration business. Keep valuables aboard on parade days.
Best for
Experiencing Cartagena's biggest party
Season
Early–mid November
Nearby
- Getsemaní & Plaza de la TrinidadRight here
- Café Havana (Getsemaní)0.1 NM away
- Getsemaní Barrio Walk0.1 NM away
- Getsemaní Import Stores ('Contraband Alley') & Pacho0.1 NM away
- La Cocina de Pepina (Getsemaní)0.1 NM away
- Colombia Clearance via Maritime Agent (Cartagena)0.2 NM away
- León de Bavaria (Getsemaní) – Thursday Cruisers' Happy Hour0.2 NM away
- Quarantine Anchorage – Área de Fondeo No. 1 ('Anchorage F', Cartagena)0.2 NM away