Why get married in Cartagena?

According to Trip-Advisor, Cartagena, a historical and charming seaport city known as the jewel of the Caribbean, is the fourth largest or most important destination of South America . Cartagena has a fascinating architectural mix variety. Military structures such as fortified walls, bastions and forts, can be seen next to a well-preserved colonial city. Cartagena has also grown to be a popular destination wedding spot. Many celebrities, such as the famous race car driver Juan Pablo Montoya, have chosen this beautiful city for their wedding and honeymoon getaway.

There are several good reasons for choosing Cartagena as a wedding destination:

ROMANCE

A magical fairytale city that indisputably ignites the mood for love and romance the very minute you arrive, as you take in the picturesque scenery. From horse-drawn carriage rides, walking alongside the fortified walls of "El Castillo San Felipe de Barajas", appreciating the beautiful architecture of the old Spanish style homes with their "balconcitos" (balconies), to the beautiful sandy beaches. Don't be surprised if you get serenaded with "vallenato" music (typical folk music of love stories) as you stroll down the colonial streets or even as you take a romantic walk down the beach strip. But If you are looking for a little more excitement, you have nothing to worry about because Cartagena is also known for its vibrant night life.

SCENERY

The old Spanish style colonial architecture serves as a spectacular background for breath-taking wedding photos. Colonial style lavish cathedrals make for a perfect wedding ceremony venue. But if you are looking for more of a Caribbean feel to your wedding memories, again, no worries because Cartagena has some of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean.

LODGING

Being that Cartagena is a touristic destination, you will have no problem finding sufficient lodging to satisfy any budget. From extravagant exclusive five star beachfront resorts and Hotel+Spa, to more moderately priced beach side hotels.

PRICE

You'd be surprise to know that having a destination wedding in Cartagena is much cheaper than in the states. You can have an amazing wedding.(nearly half of what you would pay in the states).  You can spend your honeymoon in town since there are so many things to do. You can take a very inexpensive short boat trip to the "Islas del Rosario, or you can just relax in any of the nearby beaches as you take in the beauty and the sunshine. You can also enjoy plenty of shopping around town, and be pleasantly surprised at the prices. And if you're concerned about the airfair to Cartagena, you'll be glad to know that you can find roundtrip tickets on direct flights to Cartagena from Ft. Lauderdale or Miami, on Spirit Air or Avianca
These are just some of the many reasons for getting married in Cartagena. But Cartagena is not just the perfect locale for weddings and honeymoons, it's also a great vacation spot for any type of budget, any time of the year.