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Ghost and Legend Tour in Cartagena: The Walled City Under the Moon
Discover the mysteries that inhabit the streets of Cartagena de Indias through nocturnal tours that will transport you to a world of colonial legends, apparitions, and secrets that daylight does not reveal.
Spiritual Cartagena: Historic Churches and Soul-Nourishing Traditions
A guide for travelers looking to connect with Cartagena's religious heritage, exploring its colonial temples and spiritual traditions that bring this Caribbean city to life.
Art & CultureCartagena Pirate Stories Tour: Legends and Night Walks Transporting You to Colonial Caribbean
Cartagena de Indias was for centuries the most coveted prize in the Caribbean. Between 1544 and 1741, the city suffered over 50 pirate attacks, including the fa
Museums in Cartagena: A Journey Through History and Art in the Walled City
Cartagena de Indias, founded in 1533, is a living museum where every alley and square tells stories of conquerors, pirates, and slaves. Its museums preserve thi
Art & CultureCartagena for Contemporary Art Lovers: Emerging Galleries and Alternative Cultural Spaces
Cartagena is not only famous for its beaches and colonial architecture but has also become an epicenter for contemporary art in Colombia. Since the late 20th ce
Art & CultureThe Literary Cartagena: Walking the Pages of Writers Who Dared to Criticize the City
Cartagena is not just the walled city of postcards. It is a literary character that breathes, bleeds, and contradicts itself. While tourists take photos at the
Art & CultureVoodoo and Syncretism in Cartagena: Altars, Prayers, and Hidden Spiritual Practices in the Walled City
To understand voodoo and syncretism in Cartagena, you have to go back to the 16th century, when thousands of enslaved Africans arrived at the city's port. They