Cartagena’s Old City, is a tremendously vibrant and historic location that perfectly marries historic Cartagena with the new world-centric social scene Colombia has cultivated over the past decade or so. Most of the best historical sightseeing destinations in Cartagena are inside the Old Walled City.
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…
The Old City - the heart of this Caribbean paradise Hunting for the best place where to stay in Cartagena? You’re not alone. Cartagena has become something of an international tourism magnet over the past few years. Travelers from Europe,…
What to Expect from a Cartagena Colombia Rentals Property Cartagena Colombia Rentals offers an array of luxury vacation rental homes in Cartagena available for discerning travelers from all over the globe. These gorgeously restored Spanish Colonial houses are beautiful, centrally…
The Old City is the Place to Be Planning a vacation to Cartagena? Cartagena’s Old City is the place to stay. Why? It offers a unique vacation experience unlike anything you’ll find anywhere else! Sure, the beach high-rises in the…
Cartagena is an a Explosion of Color One of the things travelers see when they’re vacationing in Cartagena for the first time is the amazing Spanish Colonial architecture. But when they a look a little more closely they see that…
Plaza San Diego Cartagena Plaza San Diego is yet another charming little square in the heart of Cartagena’s Walled City. It has earned a reputation as a quiet little spot where folks vacationing in Cartagena and locals alike can take…
Plaza Fernandez Madrid in Cartagena Named after the statue of Jose Fernandez Madrid that stands at the center of the shaded park, Plaza Fernandez Madrid is yet another one of the adorable little green zones tucked away throughout Cartagena. It’s…
The Fanciful Door Knockers of Cartagena Colombia Do you know the story behind the beautiful door knockers of Cartagena, Colombia? These unique icons (known in Spanish as aldabas) are more than just quirks of the Spanish Colonial Architecture you’ll find…
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…
Cartagena's Fortified Old City Cartagena was once one of the most important cities in the Spanish Empire. With billions of dollars worth of gold, gems, exotic cash crops, and slave labor flowing through the city it was a ripe target…
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…