

Kayaking 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

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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,