Photo showing a truck with partiers and people on the street watching the parade during the Cartagena Independence Festivities.

The parade is the main event during the Cartagena Independence Festivities.

What to Expect During the November Cartagena Independence Festivities (2022 update)

Every November, the city of Cartagena, Colombia holds a carnival in celebration of the city's declaration…

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October 14, 2022

A historic painting of the Battle of Cartagena de Indias depicts British ships firing on the Spanish defenders of the city.

A historic painting of the Battle of Cartagena de Indias in 1741. Image Source: Wikimedia Commons

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History of the Battle of Cartagena de Indias – the Defense of Cartagena Against Edward Vernon

In the Spring of 1741, a massive British force led by Edward Vernon attempted to take…

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March 11, 2022

Historical engraving of a map showing Sir Francis Drake's raid on Cartagena in 1586. Shows the city and Drake's ships entering the bay to the east.

Map showing Sir Francis's Drake's attack on Cartagena. Read on to learn more about Drake's sack of Cartagena in 1586.

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A History of Sir Francis Drake’s Attack on Cartagena de Indias

In 1586, Sir Francis Drake succeeded in capturing Cartagena, leaving only after a hefty ransom was paid. Learn about the history of Drake's attack on Cartagena here.

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February 9, 2022

Photo of an older and younger Will Smith facing each other.

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Gemini Man Filming Location in Cartagena – Cartagena in the Gemini Man Movie

Will Smith's film Gemini Man has ground breaking effects, including a digitally created, younger double version…

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July 9, 2021

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Liberty and Equality in Caribbean Colombia 1770-1835 – A Book Review of an Interesting History of Race and Identity in Colombia at the Time of Independence

Aline Helg's Liberty and Equality in Caribbean Colombia 1770-1835 is a fascinating ethnographic study of late…

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November 13, 2020

Painting of several men standing around and signing Cartagena's declaration of independence on display at the Palacio de la Inquisición.

A painting showing the signing of Cartagena's Declaration of Independence on display at the Cartagena Inquisition Museum.

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Un Once de Noviembre – Cartagena’s Declaration of Independence

By 1811, there were increasing calls for independence in Spain's colonies in the Americas, among them…

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November 9, 2020

Photo of the cover of A Brief History of Cartagena by Marco Forero

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A Brief History of Cartagena Review – Good and Easy to Read Overview of Cartagena’s History

Marco Forero's A Brief History of Cartagena is a great and informative but easy to read overview…

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March 26, 2020