Cartagena de Indias

Cartagena de Indias is a city located on the northern coast of Colombia in the Caribbean Region, capital of the Bolivar Department. Throughout the Spanish colonial period, this coastal city had a crucial role in governance and development of the Hispanic Monarchy; it was a center of administration, ecclesiastical and commercial activity. During the 1980s the Cartagena de Indias’ colonial walled city and fortress were honored by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Currently Cartagena is the fifth largest city in Colombia and one of the most famous tourist destinations in this country.

Cartagena is a fabulous treasure that preserves the secrets of history in the Caribbean Region, its 13km of stone walls are the most vivid example of the cultural and colonial architecture wealth of this Caribbean city. One of the many charms of Cartagena is that visitors feel as though they are leaving the present to observe a gorgeous colonial architecture. Thanks to the city’s splendidly well-preserved Old Town, visiting Cartagena is like turning back time.

Identifying Cartagena’s Historic Center is simple, as it is surrounded by fortifications that trace the silhouette of the colonial Cartagena. Discovering Old Cartagena is such an extraordinary experience that Garcia Marquez, one of the greatest writers of the 20th century and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, once stated that he was reborn after visiting this Caribbean city for the first time.

We invite you to live an unforgettable experience in Cartagena de Indias, the jewel of the Colombian Caribbean, with your family and friends. Contact us for free travel concierge and for any questions or queries you may have.

5 unmissable things to do in Cartagena de Indias:
Take a walking tour in Cartagena and its famous Historic Centre
Climb the San Felipe de Barajas Castle
Visit the Cartagena’s museums, most of them located in the Old Town
Rest on the Beach at Islas del Rosario
Meet the residents in Getsamaní