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Best Beaches Near Cartagena

October 16, 2017

The Best Beaches Near Cartagena What would a trip to a Caribbean Paradise be without a day (or more) at the beach? Sun, sand, surf, and maybe even a few tropical drinks thrown in for good measure—it’s the perfect way…

The Perfect Bachelorette or Bachelor Party

August 10, 2017

The Perfect Bachelor Party or Bachelorette Party in Cartagena What better way to mark a major event in your life than spending a week (or more) with your closest friends in an exclusive luxury home in the Caribbean paradise of…

Kite Surfing and Paddleboarding

May 26, 2017

Kite Surfing and Paddleboarding in Cartagena If your vacation in Cartagena needs a little more excitement than you’d get from sipping cocktails at a nightclub but you don’t like the idea of a days-long jungle trek to Colombia’s Lost City,…

Cartagena’s Old City is the Place to Be

May 1, 2017

Cartagena’s 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…

Boat Show Feria Internacional Colombia

April 6, 2017

Feria Internacional Colombia Nautica Boat Show Comes to Cartagena One of South America’s biggest international boat shows is calling Cartagena home this year. 2017’s Feria Internacional Colombia Nautica will be held in Cartagena on April 27th through the 30th. Cartagena’s…

Top 10 Things to Do and See in Cartagena

February 14, 2017

Things to Do and See in Cartagena Planning a vacation in Cartagena can be a bit overwhelming. This city has literally been an international travel destination for centuries. Today it brings a veritable who’s who from all over the world…

Sofia Vergara Keys to Cartagena

May 26, 2016

Sofia Vergara Receives the 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…

Cholon

March 25, 2016

Cholon, 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…

Boating

December 8, 2015

Boating in Islas del Rosario (Rosario Islands) Undoubtedly, one of the jewels in Colombia’s crown, the Rosario Islands can only be described as a slice of tropical heaven and an amazing place to go boating. Turquoise blue waters gently lap…

Playa Blanca

August 14, 2015

Playa Blanca Playa Blanca on the Isla de Baru (Baru Island) is one of the most popular tourist destinations around Cartagena—and it’s easy to see why. While many of the beaches near and around the city itself are far from…

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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!

INTRODUCTION