Museo del Oro in Cartagena (Gold Museum) The Museo del Oro in Cartagena offers a unique peek in Colombia’s pre-Colombian past. It’s a must-see for history buffs and, really, anyone who likes pretty things. Located in Plaza de Bolivar in the heart of Cartagena’s Walled City, the Museo del Oro (or Gold Museum) is a showcase of Colombia’s cultural heritage and one…
Harry Sasson Restaurant in Cartagena Tucked away inside the Hotel Santa Teresa in the middle of the Walled City sits one of Cartagena’s best restaurants. Harry Sasson — the rockstar Colombian restaurateur opened Harry Sasson’s Restaurant & Bar in late 2014 and it has quickly become one of the city’s hotspots. It’s his sixth restaurants capitalizing on the flavors of Latin America…
The Plaza de Santa Teresa Many people vacationing in Cartagena consider Plaza de Santa Teresa to be one of the most beautiful squares in the city. That says a lot because you can find gorgeous photogenic spots around pretty much any corner in Cartagena. But why is this particular square so attractive? Location, location, location. Plaza de Santa Teresa is just steps…
Avario Nacional de Colombia Near Cartagena Colombia’s natural beauty is one of the things that entices people to vacation in Cartagena. The warm and inviting Caribbean, the lush forests, the deep-rooted history and culture blanketed by the perfect blue sky—Cartagena is full of romance and wonder. And now there's one more reason to visit: the Avario Nacional de Colombia/ Colombian National Aviary…
Marzola Parrilla Argentina Steakhouse in Cartagena It makes sense that most of the fine dining and casual sit down restaurants in Cartagena would feature menus heavy on fish and shellfish. Cartagena is Colombia’s Caribbean playground and as such it has access to some of the freshest fruits of the sea in South America. But if you’re looking for something a little different,…
Historic and Religious Treasure When vacationing in Cartagena you’ll no doubt be struck by the number of beautiful and historic churches in the city. Of course there are the massive cathedrals (filled with actual saint’s bones) but the smaller churches offer breathtaking experiences as well. The Iglesia de Santo Toribio is the perfect example. It may be tiny compared to some of…
Camellón de los Mártires in Cartagena de Indias When you vacation in Cartagena one of the first things you’ll learn is that it’s known as the Heroic City. Cartagena played an integral part in the liberation of Colombia from the rule of the Spanish Empire. You can see monuments all around Cartagena to great men who stood up against foreign rule—some of…
Keys to Cartagena Colombia Actress, sex symbol, and comedienne Sofia Vergara recently received the keys to Cartagena, Colombia in an intimate ceremony hosted by Cartagena’s Mayor Manuel Vicente Duque. Vergara happened to be in Colombia for work but transitioned into a bit of a vacation in Cartagena, attending a destination wedding and taking time to tour the old Walled City and the…
El Portal de los Dulces in Cartagena Cartagena has becomes something of a world travel destination for foodies with dozens of international restaurateurs bringing their unique twists to traditional Colombian and Caribbean fair. But if you want something simple and traditional there’s nothing quite like a sweet treat made by hand as it has been for generations. So skip the fancy tapas…
Rent a Segway in Cartagena and see the old city your way Segways are a unique mode of personal transportation that responds to the rider’s position atop the two-wheeled machine. Invented by Dean Kamen in 2001, Segways allow riders to simply lean in the direction they want to go. The powerful battery drives the two wheels over relatively smooth terrain and even…
The Plaza de la Aduana in Cartagena The largest and oldest plaza in Cartagena, Plaza de la Aduana is located partway between the Cathedral of San Pedro Claver and the Plaza de los Coches. Originally known as Antigua Real Contaduria, the plaza was once used as a parade ground and was home to Cartagena’s Colonial Era government. Visitors are often struck by…
FICCI Film Festival 56 Turned Cartagena Into Cannes! The 56th Annual Festival Internacional de Cine de Cartagena de Indias was held in March and this year’s festival was an overwhelming success. Cartagena turned into Caribbean version of Cannes with dozens of filmmakers from all over Latin American and the world in town to showcase some of the best cinema produced in the…
Cartagena’s Party Island Close your eyes and imagine the Caribbean sun glistening on skin the color of caramel. See the throngs of beautiful people wearing nothing much more than bathing suits and sun tan oil. Watch as they dance waist-deep in the bright blue waters to music spilling in from every direction that seduces with its bass beat. Taste the beer, the…
