Cartagena has moved mountains to put itself on the global map in a positive way over the past ten years. With massive investments in international trade, arts and culture, and tourism this historic Caribbean city has reinvented itself. And international organizations are starting to take note.
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…
11th of November Independence Celebrations in Cartagena On the 11th of November the city of Cartagena erupts into a day-long festival celebrating its independence from the Spanish Empire. People from all walks of life turn out to showcase their Colombian pride. The party-like atmosphere features street festivals, food, music, dancing and parades. These annual independence celebrations spill out into the streets long…
Colombia’s National Beauty Pageant Every year during the second week of November Cartagena fills with the most beautiful women in all of Colombia. The National Beauty Pageant brings women from every corner of the country to compete for the Queen’s Crown and the right to represent Colombia in the Miss Universe Pageant. They bring with them A-List stars from all over the…
Summerland Dance Festival in Cartagena The Summerland Dance Festival in Cartagena is a World-Class rave on the beach: 30,000 plus of gorgeous bodies writhing under the stars as some of the best music in the world washes over them! Every January this near-endless parade of parties and amazing musical acts descends upon Cartagena for three long days and nights of non-stop action.…
The International Hay Festival - Cartagena's “Festival of Ideas” During the last weekend of January (the 28th – 31st in 2016) Cartagena will play host to myriad thought leaders from around the globe--interesting, well-known, and controversially outspoken individuals who have left their indelible fingerprints on the world. The Hay Festival, if you’re not familiar, is a travelling show designed to promote ideas…
Dive Into the Arts with Cartagena’s El Corredor Cultural Cartagena has turned the last Friday of every month into a celebration of the local arts scene with the creation of the El Corredor Cultural—a free to the public “alternative entertainment” event. From 5PM until 7PM local musicians, graphic artists, and dancers take to the walls of Cartagena’s old Walled City to showcase…
International Stars Descend on Cartagena During the Film Festival (FICCI) Every March the Festival Internacional de Cine de Cartagena de Indias brings starring actors and actresses as well as acclaimed directors from all over the world to Cartagena. The festival (which celebrated its 55th year in 2015) has become a cultural touchstone in Cartagena and represents not only a showcase for local…