The Lost City of Ciudad Perdida Looking for something a little more exciting than sitting on the sandy beaches of the Rosarios Islands during your vacation in Cartagena? Not afraid to go a little off the beaten path? There is a “lost” city of ancient providence hidden in the jungle just hours from Cartagena that offers a unique peek into the storied…
Cartagena is an a Explosion of Color One of the things travelers see when they’re vacationing in Cartagena for the first time is the amazing Spanish Colonial architecture. But when they a look a little more closely they see that architecture is exquisitely accented by a floral explosion! Walk through any of the narrow streets in Cartagena’s old Walled City and you’ll…
Take a Horse Drawn Carriage Through Cartagena There’s really no better way to see Cartagena than seated in a horse-drawn carriage. It’s the perfect way to experience this historic city as you would have two or three hundred years ago. Carriages are available almost anywhere throughout the city and can accommodate groups of four. Larger parties can reserve multiple carriages in travel…
What to See and Do Around Cartagena Planning a vacation in Cartagena can be a bit overwhelming. This city has literally been an international travel destination for centuries. Today it brings a veritable who’s who from all over the world including wealthy Colombian movers and shakers, Hollywood A-List celebrities, and the shooting stars of the global gastronomy scene. But Cartagena isn’t just…
The Graffiti in Getsemani: An Art Scene Unlike Anywhere Else The Getsemani neighborhood of Cartagena, Colombia has undergone a massive Cultural Renaissance over the course of the last decade. Historically this district was home to servants and the lower class of Cartagena. Now it is the artistic heart and soul of Cartagena which beckons artists and creative individuals from all over the…
The Palenqueras of Cartagena Cartagena, Colombia is full of eye-popping images that can steal the breath straight from any visitor’s mouth. Ornate Spanish colonial architecture dripping with tropical flowers, the majestic fortified wall around the Old City presiding over the jeweled Caribbean, the Castillo San Felipe de Barajas atop the hill of San Lazaro—these are just a few reasons Cartagena is one…
Plaza Fernandez Madrid in Cartagena Named after the statue of Jose Fernandez Madrid that stands at the center of the shaded park, Plaza Fernandez Madrid is yet another one of the adorable little green zones tucked away throughout Cartagena. It’s a wonderful place to have drink, grab an afternoon meal, or simply sit and watch the live entertainment that flows through the…
Storyland Festival Cartagena: 2017’s Hottest Dance Festival Summerland is Dead—Long Live the New Summerland! Summerland—the biggest dance music festival in Cartagena’s history is no more. Last year’s epic week long celebration of electronic and dance music was a party unlike any ever seen in Cartagena’s Caribbean paradise. Over 30,000 people experienced this once-in-a-lifetime party and music lovers from around the world can…
The 12th Annual Hay Festival in Cartagena For three days in January the laid back little city of Cartagena in Colombia plays host to the annual Hay Festival and some of the finest minds in the world as they discuss diverse topics from human rights to the place of literature in the modern world. The 2017 Hay Festival in Cartagena promises to…
Unforgettable Helicopter Tours in Cartagena Helicopter tours in Cartagena let you see this Caribbean gem from a whole new perspective. Cartagena, Colombia is a historic and beautiful city filled with colorful flowers, ornate architecture, and smiling people. It’s a photographer’s dream from the ground and sightseers come from all over the world to experience breathtaking beauty that can’t be found anywhere else.…
The Naval Museum of the Caribbean in Cartagena Spanish armadas clashing with their English counterparts, pirates and privateers, lost treasures and the sad stories of millions of African slaves—it’s hard to find a single body of water that has a more storied past than the Caribbean Sea. Preserving that history and showcasing it to the world is the mission of the Naval…
“The Greatest Colombian Who Ever Lived” One of the most influential writers of our time was born in Colombia at the turn of the century and—if not for his opinionated and eccentric grandparents—may have wound up a lawyer. Commonly referred to as Gabriel García Márquez, his full name was Gabriel José de la Concordia García Márquez and he reshaped the world of…
Experience the Passion of The Cartagena Music Festival Cartagena may be located on the Caribbean coast of Colombia but deep inside the city there beats a passionate Spanish heart. You can see that in the food, the Spanish Colonial architecture, in the amazing street art of Cartagena, and—especially—in the music. The Cartagena Music Festival is an 8-day annual event that brings some…
