Unique Cocktails with a Killer View Sitting atop the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Hotel, the Boticario Bar is one of Cartagena’s old city's most unique hangouts and takes the city's chill vibe to the next level. This sophisticated open-air bar has been expertly styled to create an oasis of calm with a view to die for. Peer out over Cartagena as the…
Eteka Slow Beach Lounge is a Semi-Private Beach Escape Just Minutes from Cartagena Just minutes away from the hustle and bustle at the heart of Cartagena, Colombia is an oasis of calm and connection to nature that can help weary travelers reset their inner alignment and refresh for a day (or more). Eteka Slow Beach Lounge is a semi-private getaway on an…
How to Flyboard in Cartagena If you love watersports but are looking for something a little more athletic than snorkeling and something a little more exciting than ocean kayaking, flyboarding may be for you. Imagine strapping a jetpack to your feet and flying high above the ocean. For beginners, the experience of hovering a dozen feet or so above the waves is…
Traditional Elegance in an Amazing Restaurant Setting If you're looking for a bit of traditional elegance in Cartagena, Club de Pesca Restaurant is the place for you. Built in 1956 atop Fort San Sebastian del Pastelillo (itself built in the 1700s), this restaurant takes full advantage of the gorgeous views and amazing open-air ambiance of its location. And, unlike many of the…
Sunset Sailing Evening Cruises in Cartagena Cartagena is a city of romance and passion—the ultimate distillation of the Colombian spirit. By day, the beautiful people flock to the beaches or head for the yachts and charter cruises into the Rosario Islands. By night, the city comes alive with the sound of music, the sway of Spanish dancing, and the scents of food…
For Thousands of Years the Mangroves have Served as a Natural Protection Not every boat tour in Cartagena involves white sandy beaches and the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean. If you're a nature lover and want to see something truly spectacular, the mangroves are for you. This secluded, shaded forest of lush greenery sprouts right up from the salty ocean water…
Same-sex Marriages in Cartagena Cartagena has long been a wedding destination for straight and Same-sex Marriages. People come not only from all over Colombia but all over the world as well to be married under the Caribbean Sun. Whether those couples come for the ultimate beach wedding or just want their union to be close to a glorious honeymoon destination in this…
Horse Riding on the Beaches of Cartagena Food, music, scenery and more bring thousands of vacationers to Cartagena every year but the one thing that is a true "must-see" are the beaches of Cartagena and the surrounding islands. And while it's true that the beaches of Cartagena bring out the beautiful people, if you're looking to do more than just lounge in…
Colombia's Pink Sea El Salar de Galerazamba You've heard of the Black Sea, the Red Sea, and maybe even the Dead Sea but have you ever heard of the Pink Sea? Most people haven't. In fact, it's one of the best-kept secrets in Cartagena. Just an hour's ride from the center of the city, there's an amazing spectacle that vacationers (especially those…
Corona Virus (COVID-19) Our beloved Cartagena is no exception to the pandemic but thanks to the early measures for its containment, established by President Duque, the President of Colombia, COVID–19 faced a resilient population in Colombia. One of the measures that President Duque took in a timely manner, was to close the airports and the entry of visiting tourists. This swift action…
A Luxurious Massage in the Comfort of Your Home Away from Home While there are dozens of wonderful little day spas in the city, sometimes you don't want to leave your gorgeous vacation home in Cartagena. Wouldn't it be great if you could simply have the masseuse come to you? You can! When you stay at our exclusive luxury vacation rental homes…
Skydiving Cartagena—an Amazing Vacation Experience You'll Never Forget Cartagena isn't just an excellent vacation spot for people who like to walk in the shade of historic forts and lounge on the beach. Cartagena is a hotspot for thrill seekers as well. While for years those thrills were mostly found on (and under) the ocean just minutes from the heart of the Old…
The Tastes of Cartagena: Colombian Rum and Chocolate Tastings If you've followed your taste buds to Cartagena but haven't yet gone on a rum and chocolate tasting tour, you've done yourself a disservice. Indeed, while Cartagena's culinary creations have become a draw for foodies the world over, it's the combination of rich chocolate and sultry spirits that really engender Cartagena's unique blended…
