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If you think Cartagena is only about the beach, the walled city, and rum, you're missing out on paddling through the inner bay. Here, the water is as flat as a

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outdoorKayaking and Paddle Surfing in Cartagena Bay: Paddle Between Mangroves and the Bocagrande Skyline
If you think Cartagena is only about the beach, the walled city, and rum, you're missing out on paddling through the inner bay. Here, the water is as flat as a
outdoorOutdoor in Cartagena: Snorkeling in Islas del Rosario – The Hidden Reefs of Isla Grande
If you are reading this, you have probably already realized that Playa Blanca in the Islas del Rosario is not exactly the virgin paradise that brochures depict.
outdoorOff the Radar: Kayak and Paddle Surf in the Mangroves of Ciénaga de la Virgen, Cartagena's Best Kept Secret
If you think Cartagena is just beaches, rum, and colonial walls, you are missing half the story. Ten minutes by taxi from the historic center, there is an ecosy
outdoorOff the Radar: Hiking Trails and Hidden Mangroves in the Ciénaga de la Virgen
When you think of Cartagena, the first things that come to mind are the walls, the Caribbean Sea, and the Historic Center. But just 15 minutes by bus from Bocag
outdoorMountain Biking on La Popa: The Extreme Route Few Know on Cartagena's Most Photogenic Hill
If you have climbed the Cerro de La Popa in Cartagena, you surely did it by taxi, mototaxi, or on a tourist tour to take the classic photo of the city from the
outdoorPedaling History: The Bike Route Through Cartagena's Forgotten Forts
Most tourists arrive in Cartagena and stay cooped up within the walls of the Centro Histórico. They climb the Castillo de San Felipe, take the obligatory photo,
outdoorOutdoor in Cartagena: 3 Bike Routes Through the Walled City and Its Surroundings That Aren't in the Guides
Let's be honest: Cartagena in June 2026 can feel like an oven at 2 PM. But if you wake up early, move on two wheels, and know where to go, the city transforms i
outdoorOutdoor in Cartagena: Kayak Routes through the Mangroves of Ciénaga de la Virgen
If you arrived in Cartagena thinking it's all about the Historic Center, Castillo de San Felipe, and the beaches of Bocagrande, get ready for a twist. Twenty mi
outdoorOff the Radar: 5 Secret Trails for Outdoor Adventures in Cartagena That Aren't Beaches
When most people think of Cartagena, they imagine the turquoise sea of the Islas del Rosario or the bustle of Bocagrande. But there is another side to the city,
outdoorSnorkel at Isla de Tierra Bomba Off the Map: The Reefs of Punta Canoa Beach That Tours Ignore
If you've heard that in Cartagena snorkeling is only in the Islas del Rosario or at Playa Blanca, they're selling you the same old story. Here, tours take you o
outdoorMountain Biking in Ciénaga de la Virgen: Secret Routes for Adventurers on the Outskirts of Cartagena
When most people think of Cartagena, they imagine the Caribbean Sea, the walls of the Centro Histórico, and the smell of coconut cream in Bocagrande. But there
outdoorNight Sport Fishing in Cartagena Bay: Catching Groupers and Weakfish in Urban Waters
When the sun hides behind the Castillo de San Felipe and the lights of the old city begin to twinkle on the water, Cartagena Bay transforms. Most tourists are d