Weather
Cartagena de Indias has a tropical weather; warm
and humid. Its average temperature is 27ºC (80ºF).
The rainy season goes from May through November,
with maximum rainfall in October. Annual average
precipitation is 926 mm. But don’t worry: after
the rain is gone, the temperature will always
be perfect for swimming or for a stroll around
the city… in shorts and sandals!
Dress Code
Cartagena's weather during October is humid and hot. Even so, most of the night clubs, hotel and restaurants have air conditioning. The temperature inside the Convention Center is very cold since the air conditioning has to be very high for the maintenance of the flowers; so be sure to bring a light coat or a sweater and also stockings.
Visas
Please check in advance with the Colombian Consulate
or Embassy if you need a visa to enter the country.
Currency
Currency is the Colombian Peso. Visit for Dollar/Peso - Euro/Peso equivalences.
Telephone Codes
Country code: 57
City code Cartagena: 5
City code Bogotá: 1
Transportation
Transportation from the Cartagena airport to the
hotels and from the hotels to the Convention Center
is available. PROFLORA offers different schedules
to fit our visitor’s needs. However, Cartagena
is a very small city, so distances are short and
taxi service is indeed economical.
Electricity and voltage
110 - 120 volts - 60 Hz.
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