The Church of San Pedro Claver (Iglesia de San Pedro Claver) is the most picturesque church in the UNESCO World Heritage listed walled city of Cartagena.
San Andrés is a Caribbean island that belongs to Colombia. It features crystal clear waters, a rich English heritage, and a distinctly Caribbean feel.
Bocagrande is an upscale area of Cartagena full of tall white high-rises on a thin strip of land.
The Rosario Islands (Islas del Rosario) is an archipelago about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Cartagena.
Taganga is a small village located just 15 minutes from Santa Marta. As the title suggests, it’s a backpacker’s paradise with lots of hostels and a relaxed atmosphere. It’s a far cry from the more upscale beach suburb of El Rodadero to the south. This small village is set dramatically beneath tall green mountains surrounding a small bay.
While on an organized tour to El Totumo Mud Volcano, we stopped for lunch at the small seaside village of Manzanillo del Mar on our way back to Cartagena. As lunch was being prepared, we had some time to swim at the not so nice beach.
El Totumo is a unique mud volcano found halfway between Cartagena and Barranquilla. It’s a popular tourist destination for the healing powers of the mud, which we were told has over 50 minerals. For me, it was fun just to flop around in it. Day trips from Cartagena are very easy to book.
Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is one of the most fascinating places to visit in Cartagena, Colombia. It’s included in the city’s UNESCO World Heritage listing.