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Off the Radar: Hiking Trails and Hidden Mangroves in the Ciénaga de la Virgen
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Off 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
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Pedaling 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,
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Off the Radar: Kayak and Paddle Surf in the Mangroves of Ciénaga de la Virgen, Cartagena's Best Kept Secret
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outdoorOff the Radar: 5 Secret Trails for Outdoor Adventures in Cartagena That Aren't Beaches
When most people think of Cartagena, they imagine the turquoise sea of the Islas del Rosario or the bustle of Bocagrande. But there is another side to the city,
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outdoorThe Secret Trail of Tierra Bomba: The Sea Turtle Nest Route
Most tourists who arrive in Cartagena only know Tierra Bomba for the boats full of people and reggaeton blasting at Playa Blanca. But the island has a secret th
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outdoorMountain Biking in the Serranía de San Lucas: The Only Off-Road Trail Near Cartagena
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outdoorKayak through the Mangroves of Ciénaga de la Virgen: The Silent Adventure Few Tourists Know About
Ciénaga de la Virgen, also known as Ciénaga de la Virgen or Ciénaga de la Virgen de la Candelaria, is one of the largest bodies of water in Cartagena, but for d
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outdoorOutdoor in Cartagena: Kayak Routes through the Mangroves of Ciénaga de la Virgen
If you arrived in Cartagena thinking it's all about the Historic Center, Castillo de San Felipe, and the beaches of Bocagrande, get ready for a twist. Twenty mi
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outdoorClimbing Cerro de la Popa Before Dawn: The Locals' Secret Route to Watch the Sun Rise Over the Bay
4:30 in the morning in Cartagena has a different sound. No honking horns, no blaring vallenato, no hustle and bustle of the Historic Center. The only thing you
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