Cartagena, Colombia is all of the things I love in a destination: a place that offers good food with equally good vibes, has historic and picturesque architecture, makes walking as the primary means of transportation totally normal, and feels the sun shining more days than not. I also love an opportunity to practice speaking Spanish, and there is no shortage of that in Cartagena. In fact, this ended up being one of my favorite parts of the entire trip. The people make this place! They are as vibrant as the city itself and are incredibly kind. I was so grateful to have the opportunity to speak Spanish with many of…

Cartagena, Colombia is warm and vibrant – from the people and cuisine to the colorful streets that make up the Walled City and Getsemaní. The truth is that photos simply do not do the city justice. I had seen beautiful photos of Cartagena before arriving, but, wow, the beauty is beyond what I could have imagined. Nonetheless, you will still want to try your best to capture the colorful and decorative streets, so I have rounded up the best photo spots in Cartagena. Even if you don’t have plans to visit Cartagena any time soon, I have no doubt that the photos in this guide will have you wanting more!…