Day Trip to the Islands Most people come to Cartagena because of the history, the charm, and the food but there are some folks for whom no vacation is complete without a day (or two) on a beach somewhere with a cold drink in their hands and the sea breeze ruffling their hair. For those folks Cartagena offers up its islands—real treasures…
The Best Way to See Cartagena Up Close and Personal Cartagena is a beautiful and historic city teeming with quaint little scenes from secluded cafes and restaurants to bustling squares throughout the old city. But many times people vacationing in Cartagena don't tap into that magic as much as they should. Cartagena is a city that can’t be seen from the back…
The 2018 Hay Festival in Cartagena This celebration of culture, art, and social responsibility is set to launch its 2018 Hay Festival in Cartagena. Between January 25th and the 28th, this romantic city by the Caribbean sea will be transformed into a center for the sharing of tradition, experience, and viewpoints from all over the world as artists, writers, poets, and intellectuals…
Getting Married in Cartagena Every bride has a picture in her mind of that perfect wedding: warm breezes and sun-kissed skin, wedding venues with Old World charm and romantic appeal, scenery every bit as breathtaking as she is in her wedding dress . . . But that perfect wedding doesn’t have to be just another fairy tale. Getting married in Cartagena can…
A “Near Religious” Ceviche Experience El Boliche Cebichería has been one of Cartagena’s most well-guarded culinary secrets but word about how exceptional this traditional Colombian Cebichería is thanks to the positive reviews and international food critiques who absolutely love the place. This tiny little restaurant in the San Diego neighborhood of Cartagena features some of the most authentic Colombian fish dishes you…
2019 Cartagena International Music Festival 11 Days of Celebration The annual Cartagena International Music Festival is gearing up once again for yet another unforgettable 11 days of celebration, toasting classical music in all its forms! The festival opens this January 5th (2018) with the grandiose inaugural concert of music for orchestra and great symphonic forms at The Theater Adolfo Mejia and runs…
First Time a Sitting Pope has Visited Cartagena since 1985 Pope Francis recently completed his historic visit to Cartagena and his message of peace and tolerance was well-received by the faithful who flocked to this Caribbean hotspot and center for Catholicism in Colombia. This was the first time a sitting Pope has visited Cartagena since 1985 and thousands of locals and visitors…
Celebrate with close friends and family What better way to mark a major event in your life than spending a week (or more) with your closest friends in an exclusive luxury home in the Caribbean paradise of Cartagena? These lovingly maintained and updated Spanish Colonial homes are the perfect vacation getaway for adventurous brides- and grooms-to- be who want to celebrate their…
Mud Bath at Volcan del Totumo If you find yourself with a day to spare in Cartagena or just want to take a break from the city and see a more rustic part of the Colombian countryside there’s nothing more relaxing than a rejuvenating mud bath at the Volcan del Totumo. About 30-40 minutes from the heart of Cartagena, this natural mud…
The Old City - the heart of this Caribbean paradise Hunting for the best place where to stay in Cartagena? You’re not alone. Cartagena has become something of an international tourism magnet over the past few years. Travelers from Europe, North America, and as far away as Australia have discovered what Colombians have known for years: Cartagena is the best place to…
Go to 2018 Cartagena International Music Festival Go to 2019 Cartagena International Music Festival Classical Music Festival in Cartagena The Cartagena International Music Festival is a nine-day long celebration of classical music in all of its varieties. It is the time to see some of the best and most passionate classical artists and ensembles in the world performing music that has transcended…
Cartagena’s Sister Cities and Twin Towns Around the World Modern Cartagena has done much to improve its economy and international image over the past few decades. It has become a top tourist destination in Colombia and has risen to prominence as the fifth largest city in the country. New businesses are popping up daily and international entrepreneurs are bringing their expertise and…
Kite Surfing and Paddleboarding in Cartagena If your vacation in Cartagena needs a little more excitement than you’d get from sipping cocktails at a nightclub but you don’t like the idea of a days-long jungle trek to Colombia’s Lost City, look to the Caribbean Sea. Just a short cab ride from our vacation rental homes in the historic Old City, Cartagena’s beaches…
