Private Boat Charter vs Public Boat Tour When you're vacationing in Cartagena, you simply have to make time to see a little of the coastline (and the amazing islands nearby) by sea. There's no better way to truly experience life outside the historic port city than by getting out on a private boat charter, feeling the spray splash up to cool your…
75 Miles of Beaches 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 to “waste” a day while vacationing in Cartagena. And with nearly 75 miles of beaches within easy travelling distance of the urban heart…
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 your vacation home rental, finding transportation to and from the spots you plan on visiting, hunting for good charter services, or doing…
Celebrate with close friends and family 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 Cartagena? These lovingly maintained and updated Spanish Colonial homes are the perfect vacation getaway for adventurous brides- and grooms-to- be who want to celebrate their…
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, look to the Caribbean Sea. Just a short cab ride from our vacation rental homes in the historic Old City, Cartagena’s beaches…
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 Boca Grande area are nice but you can book four walls and an air conditioner anywhere. Don’t you want something with a…
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 historic harbor will be packed with some of the best new boats and affordable used ones as well. This boat show brings…
What to See and Do Around 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 including wealthy Colombian movers and shakers, Hollywood A-List celebrities, and the shooting stars of the global gastronomy scene. But Cartagena isn’t just…
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 a bit of a vacation in Cartagena, attending a destination wedding and taking time to tour the old Walled City and the…
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 waist-deep in the bright blue waters to music spilling in from every direction that seduces with its bass beat. Taste the beer, the…
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 white sandy beaches, bordered by lush forests of natural vegetation. Home to some of Colombia’s most beautiful beaches, gin-clear waters teem with…
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 spectacular in comparison, Playa Blanca offers soft, white sands, crystal clear turquoise water, colorful tropical fish, local delicacies like ceviche, and tasty…