The architecture in Cartagena de Indias is eclectic and fascinating. Military structures, such as the walls, bastions and for tresses, stand next to a well preserved colonial and republican city. Cartagena de Indias’s neighborhoods throb with Caribbean colors, and new constructions reflect an American influence in their whites and blues that copy the Car tagena […]

The Oceanario Islas del Rosario is a conservation center, home to more than 1,400 animals of 140 marine species of the Colombian Caribbean, which offers unforgettable experiences to its visitors and education on the importance and care of marine flora and fauna. It also carries out valuable conservation work in the natural environment, protecting and […]

The beaches of the Castillogrande neighborhood of Cartagena de Indias are one of the favorites by natives and visitors, since it is usually a fairly quiet beach, with a softer wave. However, including beaches, they retain the joy and energy so typical of the beaches of the Colombian Caribbean coasts. Similarly, from these beaches it […]

The city’s access to the Caribbean Sea and the beautiful beaches close to Cartagena provide the perfect place for rest or play in the perpetually pleasant weather. These white sand beaches are ideal for enjoying a cocktail or local dish, sunbathing, relaxing, or participating in water sports. Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Cartagena, Colombia ➡ Discover […]

Aviario Nacional in Cartagena, Colombia, is conservation organization that seeks, through a modern and representative exhibition of avifauna in natural environments, to promote knowledge about Colombian biodiversity, its sustainable use and responsible management. To conserve and promote knowledge about Colombian biodiversity, its sustainable use and its responsible management through animal welfare practices. To be leaders […]

In Cartagena de Indias it’s possible to stay right in the Historic Center, in homes previously owned by dukes, counts and viceroys; or in exclusive seaside hotels suitable for family vacationers; in the coral national park of the Islas del Rosario archipelago; or in a lodging with a view of the Bay of Cartagena de […]

One of the most popular gastronomic traditions in Cartagena is the sale of fruits, by the “palenqueras”, which are responsible for selling in several parts of the city. Likewise, the Cartagena have the same typical foods as the rest of the Caribbean region in Colombia, such as the arepa e’huevo, the carimañola, shrimp cocktail, the […]

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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. […]

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. […]