Cartagena

Cartagena is a colorful and vibrant city in Colombia located on the Caribbean coast. Visit Castillo De San Felipe De Barajas, a magnificent fortress built by the Spanish in the 1600s. See the fort’s walls and battlements along with a stroll through tunnels. Float in mud and nourish your skin at El Totuma, a small volcano with thick bubbling mud located outside of the city. Admire the beauty of Cartagena at La Popa located on a hill. Learn about the origins of this fortified city during the time of colonization at the Naval Museum. Wander along the walls of the old city to see well-preserved canons and lookout posts. Learn about Emeralds, how the stone is discovered and mined at Museo De La Esmerald featuring goldsmithing techniques and ancient myth surrounding the precious gemstones.