Nestled along the sunny shores of the Caribbean Sea in Colombia, Cartagena is a city brimming with old-world charm and vibrant streets. We interviewed a local travel expert to find out the best things to do in Cartagena and what to avoid. You will find all these answers below in this complete Cartagena travel guide. […]
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Sometimes, I’m a bit of sucker for the unique and weird even if it is slightly cheesy. So, when we got to Cartagena, and I 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 Cartagena sunset boat tour
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One of the fun activities we did while visiting Medellin, besides eating out of course, was a tour of Comuna 13, and it was the best Comuna 13 tour ever! Back in the 1980s and 1990s, Comuna 13 was the most dangerous area in Medellin and really the world. Now it is a vibrant, hip
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A destination our whole family continues to dream about is Cartagena with its mix of old and new, city and beach, and vibrant culture. I’ve put together this amazing way to spend 5 days in Cartagena with kids for those looking to soak up the best it has to offer! In Cartagena, you can eat
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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
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We were really anxious to visit Cartagena. During our family gap year we really craved beaches and beautiful historic places. Cartagena fills both of those desires. When we first arrived we wanted to learn more about this stunning city, so we booked a Cartagena walking tour. And I’m so glad we did. It was the
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We are learned a lot about prices in Medellin during our family gap year. After spending over a month in the city, we are sharing a breakdown of what our Medellin trip cost. Hopefully this gives you an idea of Medellin prices, and what to expect to budget for your trip to the city of
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One of the most popular and highly rated day-trips from Medellin is visiting Piedra del Peñol (Penol Rock) and the colorful town of Guatapé. We took a Guatape day trip with our kids when they were 7 and 9 years old. It is a fantastic day trip to do with kids. I would recommend it. Find
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We like to dine out, and we have found that Colombia has amplified our desire and ability to do this. There are SOOO many incredible restaurants, especially in Medellin and the El Poblado neighborhood. You are in the right place if you want to know where to eat in Medellin for delicious food We were
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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
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