Cartago
Colombia · Departamento del Valle del CaucaCO
Municipality and city in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia
Cartago is a city in southwestern Colombia, about 301 kilometres (187 mi) west of Bogotá. It is in the extreme northern portion of the Valle del Cauca. It is located very close to the city of Pereira, Risaralda about a 20-minute drive. It is the sixth largest city in Valle after Cali, Palmira, Buenaventura, Tuluá and Jamundí. Per the 2018 Colombian census, Cartago's population was 142,902.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 210,558
- Coordinates
- 4.746, -75.912
- Timezone
- America/Bogota
- Elevation
- 917 m
Overview of Cartago
Cartago — a medium-sized town in Departamento del Valle del Cauca, Colombia — is worth a place on your map. About 210,558 people are based here. And it shows in how much there is to see. What stands out most: adventure, nightlife and sports. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere. You are about 917 metres up.
Things to do in Cartago
Adventure in Cartago
(1)Under adventure, Cartago is tagged with Off Road Trails. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Cartago.
Nightlife in Cartago
(1)Looking for nightlife? Cartago has Casinos. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Cartago.
Sports in Cartago
(1)On the sports side, Cartago offers Biking. It is a direct read of Cartago's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, Cartago is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to America/Bogota on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Cartago that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cartago known for?
- Travellers associate Cartago with adventure, nightlife and sports. It sits in Departamento del Valle del Cauca, Colombia and counts about 210,558 residents.
- What can you do in Cartago?
- Cartago is tagged with Off Road Trails, Casinos and Biking, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Cartago located?
- Cartago belongs to Departamento del Valle del Cauca, Colombia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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