If you would like practical tips on visiting Cartagena – please see my post on this part of Colombia here.
The old town of Cartagena, despite being the most visited and only truly touristy part of Colombia – remains one of the most beautiful, romantic and fascinating cities in the world. Give me Cartagena over Paris any day.
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Magical right?
Erika xx