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News, Articles, Photos, and Insider Tips showing the very best of what Cartagena offers

We welcome you to explore all the best that the Cartagena Blog offers. Here you’ll find the information you need to plan the perfect vacation in our beautiful and historic city by the sea. These insider tips will help you make the best of your time away and feature a little bit of everything for everyone. You will find updates about the best times of the year to visit Cartagena, highlighted local hotspots and attractions across the city and islands, upcoming featured events and seasonal celebrations, and even spotlighted rental properties in Cartagena’s old city.

Cartagena has so much to offer: sun and sea; spectacular shopping; world-class eateries; historic forts, cathedrals, ruins, and living history left over from colonial and pirate days. It might be difficult for a first-time traveler to pick and choose. That’s why we’ve created this blog to showcase the best of “The Key to the West Indies.”

Looking for relaxed luxury? An exciting adventure? A trip into the past? Cartagena awaits!

How to Get to Cartagena

July 18, 2018

Traveling to Cartagena Made Easy Vacationing in Cartagena is a wonderful escape from reality but actually getting there still requires a little forethought and planning. In the Colonial Era it would have taken you days or weeks to get to…

Café Epoca Espresso Bar

July 6, 2018

Café Epoca Espresso Bar - Colombian Coffee at Its Best You can't come to Colombia without tasting some of the best coffee in the world. But finding that excellent locally-sourced cup may be harder than you think. Many of the…

La Movida Club Cartagena

June 14, 2018

La Movida: The Hippest Little Dance Club in Cartagena La Movida club is probably Cartagena's worst kept secret. This little dance club has earned the reputation for hosting the best party in Cartagena almost every night. Here in the tight…

VIP Treatment with Our Cartagena Services

May 27, 2018

Cartagena Services to Make You Feel Like Royalty When you're on vacation in Cartagena the last thing you want to do is be overwhelmed by all the details that come with planning a trip. You don't want to worry about…

Restaurant Vera in Cartagena

May 11, 2018

Restaurant Vera Located inside the Tcherassi Hotel in Cartagena, Restaurant Vera offers visitors and locals alike an elegant fine dining atmosphere and authentic Italian cuisine day or night. If you're craving real Italian food served with class and style Restaurant…

Watch the Sunset Atop Old City Wall

April 23, 2018

Watch the Sunset Atop the City Walls in Cartagena One of the most noticeable and iconic historical structures in Cartagena is the Old City wall that surrounds the oldest portion of the city. This wall was built during the Colonial…

Our Favorite Restaurants

April 5, 2018

Our Favorite Restaurants in Cartagena Looking for the best restaurants in Cartagena? With so many options to choose from it's almost impossible to decide where to eat lunch or dinner. What makes it even harder is the sheer variety of…

Local food in Cartagena you need to try

March 22, 2018

Local Foods You Need to Try in Cartagena, Colombia Food is an absolutely essential part of any Spanish culture. And because Cartagena is in the heart of the Caribbean along the Colombia coast, the unique blend of influences featured in…

Best Bars in Cartagena

March 7, 2018

The Best Bars in Cartagena, Colombia Whether you're in search of the perfect cocktail to put the end to a perfect day of exploring the cultural and historic landmarks in Cartagena's Old City or feel the need to put your…

Rosario Islands – Day Trip to the Islands

February 18, 2018

Day Trip to the Islands off Cartagena Colombia 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…

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Hampton's Guide to Cartagena De Indias

Insider Tips: The perfect travel companion for your trip to beautiful and historic Cartagena De Indias

INTRODUCTION

Cartagena is becoming one of the most luxurious destinations in the world and it is not hard to see why.

The City of Cartagena is as impressive today as it was when the Spanish Empire used it to funnel gold and emeralds from The New World. Its massive wall took 208 years to complete and is a reminder of when pirates and privateers prowled the Caribbean looking for gold-laden prizes.

This vibrant and colorful City is also known for its rich culture dating back to Colonial times. Cartagena de Indias or “Corralito de Piedas” as the locals like to call it, was founded in the 15th Century and has grown to be an ultimate vacation Caribbean destination.

Cartagena’s character is given by its beautiful plazas, fruit vendors and street skilled artisans that help its visitors to become instant photographers taking amazing photos of Cartagena Colombia. The entire Old City is a work of art, and therefore, in 1984 was deservedly included in the UNESCO list of Patrimonies of the World.

Near Cartagena de Indias you will find the clear blue waters of “Baru” and the “Rosario Islands”; two destinations we highly recommend you add to the visit.

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 for the elite. More and more travelers are falling in love with this Caribbean escape with every week-long vacation or month-long holiday. The problem is not figuring out why to visit Cartagena it’s what to see and do in Cartagena while you’re here.

We have put together things to do and see in Cartagena compiled by people in-the-know—people who were born here, people who fell in love with the city, people who wouldn’t trade a week in Cartagena for any other Caribbean vacation!

Everything Cartagena

News, Articles, Photos, and Insider Tips showing the very best of what Cartagena offers

INTRODUCTION