It’s time to start dreaming of your next trip. Here’s some destination inspiration for you. Take a visual journey through Cartagena, Colombia, with us.
Walk along the streets of Cartagena and you’ll inevitably spot a Palenquera fruit seller. Donning vibrant clothes while balancing bowls of fruits on their heads, these women are more than just fruit sellers. Their presence points to the long history of Afro-Colombian culture, particularly during the Spanish colonial period when enslaved Africans were brought to the region. © Tiago Lopes Fernandez | Dreamstime.com
Take a horse-drawn carriage ride from Plaza de los Coches, a historic square in the heart of the city. The square is also home to a statue of Pedro de Heredia, the city’s founder; confectionary stands selling sweets; and old houses with balconies and colonial arches. The square was once the site of a market for enslaved people. © Ulita | Dreamstime.com
Built in the 16th and 17th centuries, Cathedral of Cartagena de Indias is one of the oldest bishoprics in the Americas. A National Monument, the church today welcomes visitors to walk beneath its archways and admire the gilded altar. Fun fact: Nobel Prize winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez was married here. © Jesse Kraft | Dreamstime.com
It’s practically impossible to explore the city without seeing Cartagena’s many beautiful colonial-era buildings. Once home to colonists and high-up officials, these buildings today make up historic centers. Highlights include Torre del Reloj, Plaza de Santo Domingo and San Pedro Claver Church. © Jesse Kraft | Dreamstime.com
Cartagena features many colorful murals. One iconic one can be found in Getsemani, depicting a black bird called Maria Mulata, the official bird of Cartagena. Admire this mural in Trinity Square. © Atosan | Dreamstime.com
Once the original entrance to the fortified city in the 17th century, Puerta del Reloj is a great starting point for exploring the old city. Walking distance from here is Pegasus Wharf, a pier adorned with a large monument of a Pegasus. © Diego Grandi | Dreamstime.com
Be sure to venture to Plaza de San Pedro Claver, a historic square not only featuring bold-colored colonial buildings, but also restaurants, jewelry stores and a church. © Gabrielalupu | Dreamstime.com
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