Cartagena is a city that is deeply connected to Afro-Caribbean culture. There is a significant amount of people with direct African descent and a legacy shaped by the transatlantic slave trade. This ...

We cover all the best things to do in Cartagena, Colombia HERE, so be sure to read that, as well for some ideas of cool ...

How can you spend 24 hours in Black-owned Cartagena? A trip to Colombia isn’t complete without visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cartagena. Cartagena is a port city located on the northern ...

Explore Cartagena, Colombia with this detailed guide covering when to visit, where to stay, top sights, beaches, food, and ...

The South American country of Colombia is known for its vibrant culture, warm and welcoming people and flavorful cuisine. The port city of Cartagena is often a gateway for newbies to Colombian culture ...

Cartagena's most famous attraction, the city's historic walls, began construction on the eastern edge of the city in 1586 and finished in 1796. Fast forward to 1984 and the iconic walls were ...

The best way to get around Cartagena is by taxi. Taxis make it easy to get between distinct points in the city, including Cartagena's Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG), while short jaunts ought ...

Cartagena, Colombia, extending into the Caribbean Sea, is a wholly Latin American, wholly Caribbean, and even wholly African destination all at once—and its rich history lays the groundwork for one of ...

This Caribbean port city boasts some of the finest Spanish colonial buildings in the world and has morphed into a cosmopolitan it destination, with the requisite top-notch restaurants, hip hotels and ...

You’re reading Nina Garcia’s Insider Guide newsletter, exclusively available to ELLE All Access members. This edition was originally published in June 2025. History is everywhere in Cartagena, ...