Cartagena is full of tons of amazing things to do and see from the ancient fortifications tours to the vast markets and shops of all kinds around The Walled city. This city always impressed with its riot of colors and shockingly vibrant communities and some of the friendliest locals I’ve ever met. This city will win you over quickly.

All of the food I ate in Cartagena is not only extremely colorful but also packed with flavor. Columbian cuisine is full of rich sauces, fragrant ingredients, and fresh caught seafood. Nicknamed “The Miami of South America” this city is packed with amazing rooftop restaurants and bars and the nightlife is absolutely amazing.

Per my new MO, I love staying in different hotels in different areas of the city and moving around every few days to see new perspectives and get to know new neighborhoods. On this trip, I stayed in a beautiful hotel by the ocean, a room in what almost looked like a giant tree house, and even a luxury hotel in the heart of the city.