Cartagena, La Heroica recently obtained an important achievement for its tourism industry by becoming the best city to visit in Colombia. This new recognition as a destination for tourists corresponds to the prestigious World’s Best Awards 2024 after consulting more than 186,000 people.
After examining some 700,000 votes, the capital of Bolívar was positioned as the first in Colombia and the seventh in Central and South America. The rating placed it above larger Colombian cities such as Bogotá, which was second in the country and eighth in the region.
Many attractions make it the best city to visit
According to the international organization, there were several factors that favored Cartagena as the best city to visit among all those on the subcontinent. First of all, the fact that it is a World Heritage Site (UNESCO, 1984) stood out for its impressive colonial architecture. Another attraction was its excellent infrastructure for the development of various subgenres of tourism.
For example, its location on the shores of the Caribbean Sea facilitates all coastal tourism activities, with warm beaches and other sites of interest. Among them, the Corales del Rosario and San Bernardo National Natural Park and the island of Tierrabomba stand out. On the other hand, its 7 colonial-style religious temples are an excellent attraction for religious tourism.
As for cultural tourism, the capital of the department of Bolívar offers a permanent exhibition of dance, literature, music, art and gastronomy. The so-called MICE tourism has also found in Cartagena the appropriate location for holding conferences, seminars and corporate events. The robust hotel and commercial offer, in addition to the privileged atmosphere, also favor romance and shopping tourism.
Cartagena’s important offer for health tourism
One of the subgenres of tourism that has grown the most in Cartagena is health tourism, thanks to the competitive offer of medical services. In this sector, the existence of highly specialized centers such as the Sonrisa Perfecta Dental clinic stands out. Its high technology and quality standards have allowed it to obtain the endorsements of prestigious international organizations. Among them are the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD).
Dr. Tarsys Loayza Roys is in charge of treating patients, mostly foreigners, who come to this dental and aesthetic center. This Colombian dentist with a master’s degree is part of the exclusive Top 100 Doctors of the World ranking and has international recognition. She is a frequent guest at conferences in the United States and Europe.
The Sonrisa Perfecta Dental clinic is also a reference in Aesthetic Medicine, another of the most sought-after branches by visitors to Cartagena. This spa clinic has the latest technology to perform procedures such as laser bichectomy, 3-point nasal bioplasty and chin bioplasty. They also have the latest in facial rejuvenation, laser therapy and botulinum toxin.
The continental ranking
According to the survey for the World’s Best Awards 2024, the best city to visit in Central and South America is Cusco, in Peru. The second place was taken by Antigua Guatemala, in Guatemala, and the third place was taken by the capital of Ecuador, Quito. The fourth, fifth and sixth places went to the cities of Lima (Peru), Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) respectively. Cartagena and Bogotá follow in seventh and eighth place, while Mendoza (Argentina) and Panama City complete the group of the top 10.
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