Las Américas Hotels Group was born with a dream of

a marvel from a great visionary, Alberto Araújo Merlano,

together with his partner Rafael Cepeda Torres, almost 50 years ago,

when they founded the Hotel Capilla del Mar in the beautiful

Cartagena de Indias in 1976. It offers 206 rooms

facing the Caribbean Sea.

From its inception, it became a benchmark for tourism.

in the city and the region. Even today it continues to provide

Unique stays where you can enjoy Cartagena up close.

Wanting to offer more accommodation and service options

to our guests, 30 years ago, in 1994, we inaugurated

The Hotel Las Américas, in the North Zone of Cartagena

of the Indies, which is known today as the Hotel Las

Americas Beach House facing 400m of beach, with 251

rooms where you can breathe in the charm of the Caribbean

Colombian.

With its opening also came The Captain Star Club

For children, with 12 fun characters, and lots of

Attractions, activities and surprises to experience a world of

Adventures!

We created the Proboquilla Foundation (Promoting Foundation)

of the Development of La Boquilla, Proboquilla), with the objective

to promote comprehensive development for the benefit of

vulnerable families in the community of

La Boquilla and its surrounding villages. The geographical area of influence

of the Foundation, is the Communal Government Unit

Rural La Boquilla, and its hamlets: Tierra Baja, Puerto Rey,

Manzanillo del Mar and Zapatero.

In 2004 we inaugurated the first stage of Las Américas

Convention and Exhibition Center. We have gone through several stages.

multiplying our capacity, achieving more than 7,000

m² of flexible space, arranged to inspire events

extraordinary. We invite you to dream without restrictions.

knowing that we have the space, the resources

and the trained staff to turn your ideas into

unparalleled experiences and exceeding all expectations

for all your events.

In 2009, we created the Geniales Foundation, in

company of a distinguished team of leaders of the

city, promoting the development of talents and the

character for happier and more prosperous people.

In 2011 we inaugurated the Hotel Las Américas Tower

del Mar with 279 rooms, where the design

Modernity and comfort meet, consolidating

thus to the Hotel Las Américas Cartagena de Indias with 530

rooms and multiple amenities and services.

This growth also allows us to welcome a

greater number of guests participating in the

events and weddings at our Convention Center and

in the city.

With Torre del Mar we opened our first spa, the

SPA Las Américas with a water circuit and the latest in

Treatments and massages to relax and revitalize you.

In 2012 we had the big launch of our

Erre Restaurant by Ramón Freixa, first chef with

2 Michelin stars at his restaurant in Madrid that

He made Cartagena his second home.

Enjoy top-notch gastronomic experiences

level with Ramón Freixa's signature.

Looking to expand our horizons and serve

new markets, in 2016 we opened our

first hotel outside of Colombia in the heart of

Latin America, in Panama City, the Hotel Las

Americas Golden Tower, with 285 comfortable rooms

rooms with beautiful panoramic views of

the city. A hotel where you can experience memorable moments.

golden in the epicenter of business.

In 2018 we traveled to another beautiful area of

Colombia near Medellín, Llanogrande, where

We ventured into a new business model, the

Consulting, operation and marketing of third-party hotels

with the Lagoon Llanogrande Hotel, a place surrounded by

nature that inspires dream stays.

And in 2024, we continued our growth

with the Ciela Coveñas Hotel in the Colombian Caribbean,

with 99 oceanfront rooms to appreciate the

The most beautiful sea sunsets and experiencing moments

unique.

In 2025 we started the year with marketing

from the Hotel Herencia Guest House in Armenia,

where our visitors can savor the essence

Colombian coffee grower.