Cartagena First sightings by Europeans: 1500–1533 – Cartagena Colombia – Cartagena de Indias Colombia – Colombia Travel Guide

Rodrigo de Bastidas traveled to the Pearl Coast and the Gulf of Uraba in 1500–01. On 14 February 1504, Ferdinand V contracted Juan de la Cosa’s voyage to Uraba. However, Juan de la Cosa died in 1510 along with 300 of Alonso de Ojeda’s men, after an armed confrontation with indigenous people, and before Juan […]

Cartagena Pre-Columbian era: 4000 BC – AD 1500 – Cartagena Colombia – Cartagena de Indias Colombia – Colombia Travel Guide

The Puerto Hormiga Culture, found in the Caribbean coast region, particularly in the area from the Sinú River Delta to the Cartagena Bay, appears to be the first documented human community in what is now Colombia. Archeologists estimate that around 4000 BC, the formative culture was located near the boundary between the current departments of […]

Cartagena Travel Advice & Recommendations – Tips for Staying Safe in Cartagena – Cartagena Travel Guide

Get top Colombia travel tips from our South American experts. They’ve shared their advice on accommodation, what to pack, background reading, what to eat – and what not to. Read on to find health and safety information, plus honest advice from our traveller reviews. ➡ Discover more about Colombia: Looking to maximize your time in […]

Cartagena Colombia Fairs and festivals – Best Events in Cartagena: Festivals & Fairs – Carnivals, Festivals & Events in Cartagena Colombia

Cartagena (Colombia) is host to numerous cultural events that please just about every taste. Musical concer ts come in various styles, including Colombian and Caribbean music, as well as classical music, champeta, vallenato and jazz. Other lively and thrilling celebrations include Independence day festivities and the gastronomic festivals that feature desser ts and fritters competitions. […]

History of Cartagena, Colombia – A Brief History of Cartagena, Colombia – History of Cartagena de Indias – Cartagena Colombia Travel

Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Cartagena de Indias stands as testimony of the colonial splendor of the New World, the jewel of the southern Caribbean. Keeping the memory alive, Cartagena de Indias is a city of diversity in architecture and light, quaint streets, friendly people and special cuisine. Visitors will discover endless hues […]

Cartagena Colombia: a cultural destination – Cartagena’s Magic and Culture – Cartagena Colombia – Cartagena de Indias Colombia – Colombia Travel Guide

Cartagena as its inhabitants call it, ‘La Heroica’ (the Heroic City)— is known around the world as a must-go to destination in Latin America. But the city offers more than the usual touristic plans: it also shows the world the cultural diversity of its people. These are five plans one can’t miss in Cultural Cartagena. […]

Cartagena Colombia Weather – Best time to visit Cartagena – The climate of Cartagena (Colombia) – Cartagena Colombia

The best time to visit in Cartagena in Colombia is from June until September, when you will have a soft or pleasant temperature and limited till little rainfall. The highest average temperature in in Cartagena is 18°C in August and the lowest is 16°C in January. Cartagena is a port located in the Caribbean. The […]

Tours in Cartagena Colombia – Free walking, private and other tours Cartagena Colombia – Cartagena Travel – Tourism in Colombia

Cartagena Colombia, perched on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, is quickly becoming a must-visit, especially for Americans and Canadians enjoying new, convenient flight routes. One example of the wide range of activities and attractions that Cartagena de Indias has to offer is the city’s varied cuisine. Visitors who love sampling new, exotic dishes will be thrilled by […]

Colombia is Magical Realism Cartagena de Indias – Cartagena Colombia – Cartagena Colombia Beaches – Colombia Travel Guide

Cartagena, Colombia is the sum of its incredible parts; its colonial, republican and modern architecture, the temptation of its vibrant nightlife, its cultural festivals, exuberant landscapes, magnificent beaches, outstanding gastronomic offerings and its important hotel and tourism infrastructure. It is a fantastic city that guards the secrets of its history in its walls and balconies, […]

Cartagena Nightlife – Cartagena Colombia – Cartagena de Indias Colombia – Colombia Travel Guide

Discover the best Places of Interest, Tourist Attractions, Destinations in Cartagena de Indias Colombia In Cartagena, you will also find a variety of places for going out at night. In Cartagena, the city is divided into very defined zones where you will find distinct places and atmospheres. For example, within the Walled City (la Ciudad Amurallada), […]