Cartagena & Caribbean Coast
Overview
Explore Cartagena and the Caribbean coast during your roundtrip in Colombia. You will find a spectacular coast, colonial cities, dense jungle, archaeological sites, Caribbean beaches and islands and a very diverse culture…These are just a few of the ingredients that make the Caribbean coast one of the most popular regions of Colombia. Travelers who like to travel “off the beaten track” can also choose from a number of extraordinary destinations.
Highlights
- Soaking up atmosphere in the historic center of Cartagena
- Chilling in the tropical rainforest around the mountain village Minca
- Hiking to the archaeological site Ciudad Perdida
- Driving through the rugged “desert” of La Guajira
- Hiking to spectacular beaches in The Tayrona National Park
- Snorkeling around uninhabited islets at San Andrés and Providencia
- Celebrating Carnival in Barranquilla
- Relax on the beach in Palomino
- Make a side trip to Mompox, also called “Little Cartagena”, a a colonial city deep inland
Click on the link below to find example routes and itineraries for your trip to Cartagena and the Caribbean coast of Colombia.
Popular destinations on the Caribbean coast of Colombia
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