Tropical Getaways: Why You Will Love Cartagena

Planning a trip to Cartagena? Check out this travel guide for where to eat, drink, stay, and play. Winter is here, so that means one thing. It’s time for some warm-weather getaways! One of the tropical destinations that is always at the top of my list is Cartagena, Colombia. Have you been? Whether you’re planning your first trip there or your third or fourth (Hey, I’ve been there twice already, so don’t judge!), I can’t wait to share my Cartagena travel guide with you. Pssst…Are you looking for other warm-weather travel guides that also involve culture? I’ve got you covered with my Downtown Miami, Culture Guide and my Todos Santos, Mexico Travel Guide.  CARTAGENA TRAVEL GUIDE Cobblestone streets. Colorful colonial architecture. Fragrant coffee. Street art and nightclubs. Fresh seafood. Island beaches and sunset boat rides. Trust me, this Colombian city, nestled on the Caribbean coast, has something for everyone. A Brief History of Cartagena: Founded by Spanish settlers, Cartagena has always enjoyed an abundance of prosperity. Hence the fortress and protective walls that were built around the city in the 16th century. At the time, Cartagena was the biggest port city in the Americas. The city’s riches only increased once it became […] The post Tropical Getaways: Why You Will Love Cartagena appeared first on Let's Be Merry.