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Here you can learn about other destinations besides Cartagena in Colombia and beyond.

Explore Bogota’s Chapel in the Sky – Visitor’s Guide to Monserrate

Photo of the Monserrate Chapel

Undoubtedly a must see in Bogotá, the Hill of Monserrate houses a lovely chapel and sports breathtaking views of Colombia’s … Read full article

Explore Colombia’s Amazon – Travel Guide to Leticia, Colombia

Susana with a parrot on her arm.

The Amazon isn’t just in Brazil.  The lesser known town of Leticia, Colombia lies along the Amazon river where the … Read full article

Isla Roots Hostel in Colombia’s San Bernardo Islands – A Review

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Isla Roots Hostel is located on Tintipán Island in Colombia’s San Bernardo Island Chain.  Surrounded by crystal clear water, mangrove … Read full article

Whale Watching on Deserted Beaches in Nuquí, Colombia

A whale tail sticking out of the water with the jungle covered hills of Chocó behind, a common site when you go whale watching in Colombia.

Nuquí, Colombia, a small town in Chocó province, is one of the top destinations to see whales in Colombia.  Humpback … Read full article

Civilization’s Last Outpost by the Sea – A Travel Guide to Cabo de la Vela, Colombia, in the Windswept Guajira Desert

A person walking over the dunes you can see when you visit Cabo de la Vela.

Cabo de la Vela is a small indigenous village in the desert of La Gaujira Peninsula in the far northern … Read full article

Cross the Desert and Reach the End of a Continent – A Travel Guide to Punta Gallinas, Colombia, South America’s Northernmost Point

A view of the desert surroundings you will see if you visit Punta Gallinas

Punta Gallinas lies at the end of desert at the northern most point of Colombia and all of South America.  … Read full article

Visit Taganga – A Travel Guide to Taganga, Colombia

Taganga is a small town located in a picturesque bay just over the hills from Santa Marta.  While probably not … Read full article

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About Cartagena Explorer

Photo of a girl and guy in the street of Cartagena, Colombia with Colombia flag pennants above.

Hola! I'm Adam McConnaughhay. I came to Cartagena in 2011 and loved it so much, I stayed until 2022, meeting my wife Susana, traveling much of Colombia, and starting this site to share my experiences along the way.

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