A new life on the coast and in a neighbourhood of predominantly Afro-Colombiansis is a rare life experience.
The music of champeta is layered with innuendo and sexual overtones. These thumping vibes are an integral part of Afro-colombian neighborhoods.
Don’t miss out on local customs and coastal cuisine while counting your travel pesos in Cartagena.
A reflection of the coast. One man decides to carry an entire street on his shoulder.
The bright and colorful dresses of Palenqueras are emblematic of African heritage in the colonial city of Cartagena.
The Pegasus pier at Cartagena has a special place with seafarers throughout the centuries.
Big Picture. Cartagena is a destination for leisure and literature. The corridors under the clock tower sell everything from straw sombreros to old novels.
While many flock to Cartagena on vacation, the old city also caters to business travelers in search of a break from the ‘Convention.’
Some lesser known places in the Old City of Cartagena offer some special food choices. for visitors and locals alike.
Foreigners flock to Cartagena to take advantage of “hot” new real estate, but one should be careful when investing.
Alvaro Restrepo created the Colegio del Cuerpo in Cartagena, where dance changes the lives of students.
Cartagena can be a dream destination for a wedding, but it’s best to be prepared with a few tips on getting hitched in Colombia.
When traveling from Panama to Cartagena, try the old-fashioned way: sailing on a multi-day island-hopping cruise.
Once abandoned to drugs and prostitution, Getsemaní is now one of Cartagena’s most vibrant, prosperous neighborhoods.
Twenty minutes outside of Cartagena, Bocachica is worlds removed with empty beaches and fresh cheap seafood.
The National Museum launches an exhibition of Colombia’s cultural patrimony, both natural and man-made, recognized by UNESCO.