Restaurants with ocean views in Cartagena
There’s something special about dining facing the Caribbean: the breeze, the sound of the waves in the background, and a sunset that competes with anything on the menu. Cartagena, Colombia has a wide food scene, but ocean-view restaurants have a particular charm worth seeking out during your trip. This guide covers the kind of ocean-view […]
Is Cartagena safe? Myths vs. reality
It’s one of the most common questions before booking a trip to Colombia: is Cartagena safe? The short answer is yes, as long as you take the same basic precautions you’d take in any major tourist city around the world. The longer answer deserves a bit more context, because between what circulates on social media […]
Getting around Cartagena: a transportation guide
One of the most common questions for first-time visitors to Cartagena, Colombia is how to get around: taxi, rideshare app, bus, or just walk? The answer depends on where you’re staying and how much ground you want to cover, but overall Cartagena is an easy city to navigate once you know your options and roughly […]
Best photo spots in Cartagena: a 2026 guide
If you’re planning a trip to Cartagena, Colombia, get your camera roll ready. Between the pastel-colored colonial buildings, bougainvillea-covered balconies, and that unmistakable Caribbean blue, this walled city might be one of the most photogenic destinations in Latin America. Whether you’re here for a few days or a full week, this guide breaks down the […]
Water sports in Cartagena: The complete guide
The Caribbean in front of Cartagena is not just scenery. It has year-round water temperatures, coral reefs within easy reach and consistent wind conditions that make activities possible which in many destinations require long drives to access. For travelers coming to Cartagena with the intention of doing something more than sunbathing, the water activity options […]
Cartagena by night: The ultimate bars and nightlife guide 2026
Cartagena at night is almost a different destination from the daytime version. The colonial streets that at noon you walk with a hat and a bottle of water transform after six: the colorful facades light up, bars push tables onto the sidewalk, music spills out of doorways and the heat of the day settles into […]
Cartagena walled city: History, visiting guide, and tips
The walls of Cartagena are the most photographed feature of the city and, probably, the least fully experienced. Most visitors stop at a couple of spots, take photos and move on. But the full perimeter walk — with enough time and no rushing — is a different experience: over seven miles of history built in […]
History of Cartagena de indias: What happened here and why it matters when you visit
Cartagena has been around for over 480 years, and it shows — not in a heavy or museum-like way, but in the details. The thickness of the walls in the colonial houses, the logic of the Historic Center’s street layout, the scale of the fortifications facing the sea. Understanding something of what happened here changes […]
Cartagena food guide: Traditional dishes and restaurants worth knowing in 2026
Cartagena has a reputation for its colonial walls, colorful streets and Caribbean views. What often surprises first-time visitors is the food. The local cuisine isn’t a side note to the trip — it’s one of the reasons people come back. A bowl of seafood stew cooked in coconut milk, a fried corn cake stuffed with […]
Rosario Islands from Cartagena: complete day trip guide 2026
How do you plan the perfect excursion to the Rosario Islands from Cartagena? The Rosario Islands are the most visited archipelago in the Colombian Caribbean.