Cartagena is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Considered by many as one of the World's most beautiful, fascinating and magical cities, Cartagena was founded by Spanish conquerors as a main port to bring Europeans and their goods into South America, and transport gold, silver and all sorts of plants, animals, minerals and handcrafts from all over the subcontinent across the Caribbean and on to the Old World.
Today the city hosts intellectuals and plenty of beautiful refurbished homes amongst exotic, highly attractive and dynamic plazas, waterfronts and other public spaces. One of the most hospitable venues for any tourist looking for a good rest, Caribbean and Colombian magic realism and tropical ambiance or natural wonders.
The city was one of the first sanctuaries of freed African slaves in the Americas and is currently populated by an ethnic mix representative of the country's own variety.
Cartagena de Indias has the largest fortress in the Americas and over five miles of historic walls. You must come and visit Cartagena!
