Cartagena
Deemed 'the most beautiful (city) in the world' by resident nobel-prize winning writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez, there has been a tremendous resurgence of interest in Cartagena in recent years. Explore CartagenaWith its ochre-tinted buildings, convents and monasteries many of which have been converted into boutique hotels and charming accommodation, the walled old city is a charming place to spend a few days before taking a short boat ride to the fabulous Baru peninsula. A UNESCO world heritage site, old Cartagena is an inviting concoction of flavours - beautifully restored colonial architecture and colourful Caribbean cuisine.
Relax and unwind at the Baru PeninsulaFor blinding white beaches and crystal-blue waters, the Baru Peninsula is hard to beat. Just an hour's boat ride away from Cartagena, Baru is a collection of 30 or so islands set in thousands of acres of natural and submarine parks. It is the ideal place for snorkelling and watersports. With six ecological reserve zones in the Islas del Rosario, the coral reef archipelago where Baru is set, this is the natural habitat of hundreds of colourful fish and marine species. Relax in luxurious boutique hotels and savour the tropical weather. For more information on Cartagena, please read the following
piece from the Aracari newsletter: The
Comeback Kid, Reawakening the spirit of Cartagena |
