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History of Cartagena Indian

By Hamid Abdullah ⋅ May 1, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

Cartagena  Indian  was founded June 1, 1533 by Pedro Heredia. Cartagena has become prosperous due to the export of gold, emeralds and other riches. She was also a commercial port for ships traveling from Peru to Cuba and then with Spain. Unfortunately, the city was reduced to ashes in 1552. Heredia was subsequently banned the [...]

Travel To Colombia: Cartagena de Indias

By Ann Brown ⋅ February 22, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Located in a beautiful natural bay surrounded by islands, marshes and ponds is Cartagena de Indias, the heroic city, cruise port and a place full of fun and charm.
Cartagena was founded in 1533 by conquistador Pedro de Heredia, in the place where stood the Indian village of Calamari. Since its foundation became the most important [...]

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