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Cartagena to the Rhythm of Jazz: Bars, Concerts and Intimate Scenes in the Walled City
Discover Cartagena's vibrant jazz scene, from intimate bars in the walled city to annual festivals that transform the Colombian Caribbean into a paradise for lovers of this musical genre.

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Cartagena to the Rhythm of Jazz: Bars, Concerts and Intimate Scenes in the Walled City
Discover Cartagena's vibrant jazz scene, from intimate bars in the walled city to annual festivals that transform the Colombian Caribbean into a paradise for lovers of this musical genre.
Cartagena Independence Festival: Celebration of Freedom and Culture
Complete guide to experience the Cartagena Independence Festival, with event calendar, historical traditions, practical tips and essential information for tourists and locals.
MusicCartagena Music Festival: Complete Guide to Concerts, Venues and Dates in the Walled City
The Cartagena Music Festival is the name by which the Cartagena Festival de Música is internationally known, the annual classical music event that turns the Ciu
FestivalsFeria de la Candelaria: The religious event that transforms Cartagena into a street theater stage and
The Feria de la Candelaria was not born in a tourism office or a municipal planning board. It was born in the dirt patios of Getsemaní, in wood-fired kitchens,
Art & CultureThe Sound That Never Makes It to Spotify: The Route of the Picó and Neighborhood Champeta in Cartagena
There is a sound in Cartagena that doesn't appear in Spotify's curated playlists or in the speakers of the boutique hotels of the Ciudad Amurallada. It's a deep
Food & DrinkFestival del Patacón in Cartagena: Dates, Participating Restaurants and Everything You Need to Know
In Cartagena, the patacón is not just a side dish; it is the star of the plate, the reason to gather and a reflection of a cuisine that is respected. From Octob
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History & HeritageGabriel García Márquez's Cartagena: A Literary Route Through the Real Settings of His Novels
Cartagena is not just the backdrop of Gabriel García Márquez's novels: it is a character with a voice of its own. The Nobel laureate lived in the city at differ
History & HeritageCartagena in the 80s: Modern Ruins and the Settings of the 'Boca del Infierno
The Cartagena that took off in the 1980s did not emerge from nothing: it was the result of a city that had spent decades looking toward the sea and outward. The
MusicCartagena Independence Festival: Complete Guide to November 11, Festive Agenda and Reinado Popular
November 11 is not just another holiday in Cartagena: it is the date on which the city commemorates its declaration of absolute independence from Spain in 1811.
FestivalsElectronic Music Festivals at the San Felipe Ruins: The Rave Scene Few Tourists Know About
Electronic music in Cartagena has its own map, and it doesn't match the one handed out at hotels. Far from the Ciudad Amurallada and the rooftops of Bocagrande,
FestivalsNeighborhood Events in Cartagena: The Parties That Aren't in the Tourist Brochures
In Cartagena, the real party calendar isn't in the brochures of the Centro Histórico. It's written in chalk on the wall of a shop in Getsemaní, in a WhatsApp gr
Cartagena International Film Festival (FICCI) 2026: Complete Guide to Experiencing Cinema in the Walled City
FICCI 2026 transforms Cartagena into the capital of Latin American cinema. Discover dates, venues, featured films, parallel events, and practical tips to experience this unique cinematic event in the walled city.