The Castillo de San Felipe is within walking distance and the Volcano Totuma and Pink Sea are an hour away by car. They show the old ways when after the slaves were freed, those who had run away and hidden in the mountains could come down and sell their harvests to the city folks. You’ll see ladies in their colorful outfits posing for photos with fruit baskets on their heads on every corner. When you go, stay in the old walled city for at least a few days to enjoy culinary delights, culture, and the sights and sounds of a vibrant city. It’s a fabulous and unique place to visit. Add some African spice, throw in the colors of the Caribbean, traditions and cultures from the indigenous tribes, and you have Cartagena! Think Europe with a Latin flair, or Latin with a European flair.
