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Some of the Most Beautiful Places In Colombia
Cartagena
Naming Of Cartagena
One of the most beautiful cities in Colombia, with over a million inhabitants living right on the Caribbean Sea, Cartagena de Indias, or simply, Cartagena, was named after the famous Spanish City of Cartagena which, in turn, takes its name from Carthage, the great merchant city that once rivaled Rome itself. Carthage, the exalted city of antiquity, was founded by the Phoenicians in the 8th Century BC in North Africa, in what is Tunisia today. The conquistadors had a tradition of naming a new colony for one of the cities that had sponsored their expedition, in order to honor their patrons. Thus, the names of the great monarchs of the time appear again and again in the names of locations in the New World, since they were the ones to finance most of the voyages. Louisiana, for example, was named after King Louis XIV.
The Carnival of Barranquilla, Colombia
Culture
The most popular cultural event is Barranquilla's annual Carnival (Carnaval de Barranquilla), which is celebrated 4 days before Ash Wednesday and is broadly recognized as one of the world's largest Carnivals. Residents claim it is second only to the Carnival of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. In November of 2003, UNESCO proclaimed it as one of 28 different "masterpieces of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity". Giving additional weight to the city's cultural life is the famous hall of the Banco de la Republica where exhibitions of fine paintings and sculptures are held.
Cano Cristales in Colombia
You wouldn't give it a second look most days during the year, but fall is the time when the Cano Cristales Riveroutside of La Macarena in Colombia becomes otherworldly. From the end of summer through November, it earns its nickname of "The River of Five Colors," showing off brilliant displays of yellow, blue, black, green, and red.
The unique and predominant color of red is thanks to a river weed that flowers and makes it seem as if the water itself has changed colors, and many will even see shades of purple thrown in. Other plant life and the river's natural composition create the contrast of colors, and they can be quite spectacular, so bright and bold that they seem artificial.
Getting there is a little tedious. From Bogota, you must travel to Villavicencio to hop on a flight to La Macarena, where you then have to hire a guide to reach Cano Cristales. Lodging can apparently be tricky during the busy fall season as well. A simpler but more pricey option would be to purchase a package that helps you make all the arrangements.
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