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…
Cartagena’s Historic Performing Arts Venue Teatro Heredia (Heredia Theater) is the premiere center for the performing arts in Cartagena. Architects infused Caribbean flair into Classic Italian style to create a venue that represents both the elegance of the Old World and the cultural heritage of Colombia’s Caribbean coast. And while the outside is beautiful the interior will simply take your breath away.…
Sir Francis Drake’s Legacy in Cartagena de Indias The fifteen hundreds were a contentious time in The New World with Spain and England butting heads in battles by proxy in places like Cartagena de Indias prior to declaring all-out war on each other. In this era privateers (officially licensed pirates) ruled the seas and sacked cities great and small from the coasts…
Is Now is the Best Time to Visit Cartagena Colombia? There may never be a better time for you to visit Cartagena, Colombia than right now because the Colombian Peso is so weak. The Caribbean sun and sand, the beautiful people, the rich culture and historic significance—all of these are wonderful reasons to visit Cartagena but if you’ve been planning a vacation…
Az-Zahr Restaurant by El Arabe in Cartagena Colombia The Az-Zahr Restaurant is one of the newest establishments on the block. It features a wide array of Middle Eastern (specifically Lebanese) fair cooked to perfection. The unassuming décor and simplistic design (bare brick walls and bright but refined furnishings) belay the fact that you’ll find some of the best eats in town here.…
Drink a Cocktail, Relax, and Soak up the Caribbean life Cartagena is home to any number of lovely little spots to sit with a cocktail, relax, and soak up the Caribbean life that infuses the city. But the Baluarte San Francisco Javier is a little different. This chic outside bar and lounge sits directly atop the fortified wall that surrounds the historic…
