Cartagena’s food is a delicious mix of Spanish, African and Indigenous influences, with plenty of coconut, plantain and fresh seafood. If you’re wondering what to eat in Cartagena, start with these ten local favorites. 1. Arepa de huevoThe coast’s signature street...
Every street in the walled city has a story. If you love history, you can trace five centuries of Cartagena history in a single weekend — from colonial fortresses and the Inquisition to the siege that gave the city its proud nickname, La Heroica. Day 1: The colonial...
Cartagena’s colonial streets are beautiful, but sometimes you want mud on your shoes and wind in your face. The good news: the countryside, coastline and villages around the city are packed with action. Here are our favorite adventure tours in Cartagena. 1. ATV...
Cartagena is a beach-and-history city, not a coffee-growing town — but it’s still one of the best places to dive into Colombian coffee culture. Beans from every growing region in the country end up here. This guide covers how to enjoy coffee in Cartagena, from a...
Rising above the city on San Lázaro hill, Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is one of the most impressive colonial fortresses in the Americas. A visit takes a couple of hours and gives you a whole new understanding of why Cartagena was so fiercely defended — and so...
Cartagena faces west over the Caribbean, which means the evening show is spectacular almost every day. Catching the sunset in Cartagena is a ritual for locals and travelers alike — here are seven of the best places to do it. 1. On the water: a romantic sunset boat...
