Here you can learn about things to do in Cartagena.
The Cartagena Hay Festival is an annual festival of cultural, artistic, and intellectual achievement. It features presentations, interviews, forums, and performances by artists, writers, musicians, journalists, and academics from around the world. Read on for […]
Cartagena holds an annual festival in honor of its traditional fried foods. It is part of the celebration of the city’s virgin. One of the most anticipated events of the year by Cartageneros, the festival […]
Between the beautiful, colonial streets, historic fortifications, lovely beaches, and fabulous sunsets, Cartagena has no shortage of great photo ops. You will certainly be the envy of your friends and family with all the great […]
2019 has just gotten underway. Why not make one of your resolutions to travel more? And while you’re at it, you ought to include Cartagena, Colombia in those plans! Need convincing? Read on for 19 […]
The ChocoMuseo in Cartagena is a unique experience. There are tons of creative chocolate products for sale, an explanation of the history and process of chocolate production, and workshops for making your own chocolate. Read […]
Traveling with your children is a great way to expose them to other cultures and ideas. However, it can be hard sometimes to find activities they will also enjoy. Luckily, there are some fun activities […]
Overlooking the Caribbean Sea, it’s no surprise Cartagena has some stunning sunsets. Watching the sunset in Cartagena is a must during your visit, and doing it with a refreshing drink is even better, especially after […]
Set on the Caribbean with colonial charm, Cartagena is a great place for a romantic getaway. Whether walking the picturesque streets of the old walled city, walking along the wall itself, or catching the sunset, […]
Cartagena celebrates the 207th anniversary of its declaration of independence from Spain on November 11, 2018. The date is celebrated with week long festivities. The city has put a renewed emphasis on the festivities and using […]
Every November, the city of Cartagena, Colombia holds a carnival in celebration of the city’s declaration of independence in November 1811. Featuring a parade, a beauty pageant, and tons of dancing in the streets, the […]
Located just a short cannon ball’s throw outside of Cartagena’s historic walled city, the Castillo San Felipe Fortress is hard to miss, and it is certainly a can’t miss activity during a visit to Cartagena. […]
The walls and fortifications of Cartagena speak to its importance as a coastal trading port during the Spanish colonial era. A visit to the Naval Museum of the Caribbean in Cartagena will give you some […]
The Gold Museum in Cartagena displays examples of the lovely and intricate goldsmith work of Colombia’s indigenous peoples. Visiting the Museo del Oro in Cartagena will give you a glimpse of these ancient gold artifacts […]
The Spanish Inquisition conjures visions of witches, torture, and religious persecution. As an important seat of Spanish colonial power, Cartagena housed an office of the Inquisition. Today the Palacio de la Inquisición in Cartagena doubles as a […]
