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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.
History & HeritageGetsemaní at Night: A Street Food Route That Isn't in the Guidebooks
At 7:30 at night, Plaza de la Trinidad changes its skin. What in the afternoon was a space for kids playing soccer and neighbors sitting on the church steps bec
History & HeritageHidden Kitchen in Patios: Grandmothers' Home-Cooked Lunches
In Cartagena, among the cobblestone streets of the Historic Center and the bustle of Getsemaní, there is a tradition that doesn't appear on Google Maps or in to
Ghost and Legend Tour in Cartagena: The Walled City Under the Moon
Discover the mysteries that inhabit the streets of Cartagena de Indias through nocturnal tours that will transport you to a world of colonial legends, apparitions, and secrets that daylight does not reveal.
History & HeritageFrom Warehouse to Gallery: 3 Art Workshops in Colonial Patios
In Cartagena, art is not only in museums. It is in the colonial patios where the sun filters through bougainvillea, in the warehouses that once stored indigo an
History & HeritagePalenqueros on the Walls: Sales Secrets
It is six in the morning in Cartagena and the sun is already heating the stones of the Ciudad Amurallada. In front of the wall facing the sea, near the Baluarte
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Cartagena with kids: The Colombian Caribbean as a family
Discover Cartagena as the perfect family destination with educational activities, safe beaches, and cultural experiences that will delight children of all ages.
History & HeritageRoute of Shadows: Balconies That Tell the Story of Slavery
If you walk through the Historic Center of Cartagena and look up, you will see carved wooden balconies, wrought iron railings, and calicanto walls that look lik
History & HeritageGetsemaní at Night: Graffiti That Speaks of Resistance
The first time you see a graffiti in Getsemaní, you'll most likely pull out your phone for a photo. An Afro woman with a turban, a mangy dog on a corner, a chil
FestivalsHoly Week in Cartagena: Processions in the Walled City 2026
Discover Holy Week in Cartagena, where faith and history intertwine in the processions of the Walled City. A complete guide with everything you need to know to experience this tradition in 2026, from historical processions to local cuisine and practical recommendations.
History & HeritageSecrets of Hidden Quarries Behind the Walls
If you walk through the Ciudad Amurallada of Cartagena, it is easy to get carried away by the color of the facades, the smell of coffee, and the bustle of the s
History & HeritageLiving Wall: The Blacksmith's Workshop in Callejón Angosto
If you walk through the historic center of Cartagena and prick up your ears, amidst the hustle and bustle of tourists, the coconut candy vendors, and the reggae