Welcome to Cartagena Explorer:
Your Complete Travel Guide
to Cartagena, Colombia!
Are you planning a trip to Cartagena de Indias, aka Cartagena, Colombia?
Then, you’ve come to the right place!
I lived in Cartagena for over a decade. In that time, I fell in love with Cartagena’s historic charm and vibrant culture, not to mention the year round beach weather.
I was also fortunate enough to explore much of the rest of Colombia.
I created this site to share my experiences with others, and d I’m confident it will help you explore Cartagena and Colombia for yourself!
About Me and this Site
My name is Adam McConnaughhay and that’s me with my beautiful wife Susana with our favorite view of Cartagena in the photo above. I lived in Cartagena from 2011 to 2022 and started this website in 2018 as a way to share my love for Cartagena and Colombia. Learn more about me here.
I write everything on this site based on our own experiences. I try to always go beyond repeating the same advice every other travel blogger who spent a few days in Colombia shares, and I try to give honest advice I would like to read myself. So, I hope this site will be helpful to you in planning your own trip to Cartagena, Colombia!
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Cheers and Happy Exploring!
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I’m proud to say I have several terrific local partners that offer readers of this site some of the best experiences in Cartagena. Learn more about them below!
Boat Rentals
One of our favorite ways to spend a day in Cartagena! There’s no better way to explore the islands than on your own boat! My partner Alyssa offers competitive prices, so you’ll pay what the locals pay.
Custom Vacation Packages
Plan your trip with the Colombia travel experts at my travel agency partner! They’ll put together a complete vacation package, customized and tailor made just for you with 24/7 support your entire trip.
ATV Tours
Get a dose of adrenaline while driving over trails on an island outside Cartagena. You’ll get to take in great views of the city, visit a beach, and even visit a historic fort in one of Cartagena’s most unique excursions.
Featured Cartagena Travel Content
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