Santa Marta is a charming colonial city with a pedestrian zone which comes alive in the evenings as the whole city seems to come out for a night of dinner and drinks.
Excursions
Horses have long been part of Latin American history and horses and were an important part of the Spanish development of the region.
Colombia is known for having rich biodiversity and nature lovers will be impressed by the country's well-maintained national parks, marine reserves and wildlife refuges.
While Cartagena is best associated with wild parties, beaches and its stunning colonial walled city, there are actually some really great hiking trails located nearby to help you get back in touch with nature.
An evening walk along Cartagena's walls is one of the most popular things to do in Cartagena.
Cartagena Castle, otherwise known as the Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, is one of Cartagena's most popular tourist attractions.
While Cartagena is known for beautiful weather and sunshine, you can't always trust Mother Nature to cooperate and you may find yourself caught in the rain. Luckily, there are lots of great activities that you can do even if the weather is a bit soggier than you anticipated.
