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Category: Cartagena

  • The Ultimate Three Days In Cartagena Family Itinerary

    The Ultimate Three Days In Cartagena Family Itinerary

    Have you ever wanted to explore South America but didn’t know where to start? Spending three days in Cartagena is the perfect introduction to this incredible continent! This vibrant Colombian city offers the ideal mix of old and new, city and beach, all steeped in rich culture. Here you can eat savory seafood at an…

  • How To Spend An Epic 5 Days In Cartagena With Kids

    How To Spend An Epic 5 Days In Cartagena With Kids

    A destination our whole family continues to dream about is Cartagena with its mix of old and new, city and beach, and bursting culture. I’ve put together the ultimate way to spending 5 days in Cartagena for those looking to soak up the best it has to offer for a family! In Cartagena, you can…

  • Journey To The Beautiful Rosario Islands Colombia: An Honest Review

    Journey To The Beautiful Rosario Islands Colombia: An Honest Review

    One of the best activities near Cartagena is booking a relaxing day trip to the Rosario Islands Colombia. If you have the time, staying overnight is even better. Cartagena is hot and the city beaches are nothing to write home about. If you spend the day on a city beach you will be pestered by…

  • Rosario Islands Hotels: The Best Places To Stay With Kids

    Rosario Islands Hotels: The Best Places To Stay With Kids

    The Rosario Islands are a beautiful archipelago off the coast of Cartagena. If you are visiting Cartagena, I would highly recommend staying a few nights on the islands. I have put together a list of the top Rosario Islands Hotels in this post that are perfect to stay at with kids. The islands are also…

  • Cartagena Costs: Is It Expensive To Visit This Beautiful City?

    Cartagena Costs: Is It Expensive To Visit This Beautiful City?

    Is Cartagena expensive to visit? While the exchange rate in Colombia can work in your favor, we had previously decided to go “all out” on our lodging when we visited Cartagena. This was our biggest, most modern, best beach access, most amenities stop during our full-time travel trip in Latin America. Below are our total…

  • The Best Sunset Cruise In Cartagena With Kids

    The Best Sunset Cruise In Cartagena With Kids

    I’m a sucker for the unique and weird even if it is slightly cheesy. So, when we got to Cartagena and saw a gigantic pirate ship with a sign advertising a sunset cruise parked at the docks, I was immediately excited. I wanted to go on a sunset cruise in Cartagena with kids. Why not…

  • Cartagena Travel Guide Book: Recommendations From A Local Expert

    Cartagena Travel Guide Book: Recommendations From A Local Expert

    Nestled along the sunny shores of the Caribbean Sea in Colombia, Cartagena is a city brimming with old-world charm and vibrant streets. It feels like stepping into a living history book, where cobblestone pathways wind past brightly adorned buildings bursting with colorful flowers. We interviewed a local to find out where to go in this…

  • The Best Walking Tour Of Cartagena, Colombia With Kids

    The Best Walking Tour Of Cartagena, Colombia With Kids

    We’ve been anxious to visit Cartagena. On this trip we really began craving its beaches and historic walled city about a month ago. If you go back further though, we’ve had Cartagena on our bucket list since we were living in Panama 12 years ago. I am so happy to report that it has far…

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