International Hospital Federation and Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá
Logistics

Hotel & Travel

Venue, accommodation, air connections and practical information for your visit to Cartagena.

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Venue

The meeting will take place at Charleston Santa Teresa Cartagena, located in the historic centre.

Charleston Santa Teresa Cartagena

A venue integrated into the historic setting of Cartagena de Indias.

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Historic centre

Venue for the IHF Governing Council Meeting and recommended hotel for participants.

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Accommodation

Official information to facilitate your booking for the meeting.

Charleston Santa Teresa Cartagena, in the historic centre and venue for the meeting.

Getting there

Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) is Cartagena’s main air gateway.

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Direct international flight

Availability depends on origin city, airline and travel dates.

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Connection via Panama

Panama City (PTY) is a relevant connection option; Copa Airlines operates flights between Panama and Cartagena.

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Connection via Bogotá

Enter Colombia through Bogotá and continue to Cartagena. LATAM operates BOG–CTG.

Practical information

Essential information to prepare for your visit.

Warm tropical climate. February is typically dry, with an annual average temperature close to 27 °C.

Light clothing · sun protection · a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.

Colombian peso (COP). Credit cards are widely accepted.

Local currency: COP · cards widely accepted.

The official language is Spanish. English is commonly available in hotels, airports and tourist establishments.

Official language: Spanish · English available at major tourist locations.

Cartagena operates year-round on UTC−5.

No seasonal time change.

Type A and B plugs, standard 110 V voltage.

Check device compatibility and bring an adapter if needed.