Author: Gerardo Quiroga
Cartagena’s Bay: The World’s Most Enchanting Wedding Backdrop
Why Cartagena Bay Tops the List for Destination Weddings Cartagena shines at sunset, but it truly comes alive as a wedding destination. With warm Caribbean breezes, historic charm, and world-class venues, it’s no surprise it ranks among the top in the world Logistics made easy: Cartagena is well-connected internationally, compact, photogenic, and full of top-tier…
The Galleon Route: Pirate Raids, Forts, and Gabo’s Cartagena
A sunset cruise with real stories from Cartagena’s past Cartagena isn’t just pretty—it has a heavy, fascinating history. The Galleon Route gives you a quick but solid look at what made this port so important (and so attacked). As you cruise through the bay, you’ll hear stories of famous pirates like Francis Drake, who invaded…
Afterglow Cruise
Not a tour. A good time on the water before the real night starts. Some people go to bars. You’ll go to the bay. Afterglow Cruise is a pre-party, a floating get-together with the skyline as your backdrop. It’s made for birthdays, farewells, weekends with friends—any excuse to celebrate. Modern high-rises meet centuries-old forts as…
Twilight Drift
Cartagena’s calmest side, right when the city lights begin to glow. Cartagena moves to its own rhythm. During the day, it’s loud, bright, full of movement. But as the sun begins to lower, the energy shifts. Things slow down. The heat fades. The city exhales. That’s when Twilight Drift makes sense. This isn’t a performance.…
Barú’s Untouched Coast – Hidden Beaches for Intimate Escapes
Not everything in Barú is Playa Blanca. Beyond the crowds and kiosks lies a wilder side of the island—virgin stretches of coastline that appear depending on the season, tides, and winds. These hidden beaches are Barú’s best-kept secret: raw, unmarked, and only accessible by boat. From late December to April (dry season), when the winds…
Boby’s Place – Snorkel in Silence
Tucked away on the quieter side of the Rosario archipelago, Boby’s Place is a hidden reef zone known only to those who ask. It’s not flashy—it’s serene. What makes it special is the clarity of its waters and the stillness that lets you tune into every underwater detail. With coral gardens lying just 2 to…
Caño Ratón – The True Canal of the Rosario
Caño Ratón is an open marine channel crossing Isla Grande from east to west—a true passageway through the heart of the Rosario Islands. With depths ranging from approximately 2 to 5 meters, it’s wide, navigable, and framed by underwater coral outcrops and mangrove-lined shores—typical of the Park’s mostly marine ecosystem patrimonionatural.org.co. Far from a freshwater…
Isla Grande – The Soul of the Rosario Islands
Isla Grande lies about 40–50 minutes by boat from Cartagena, nestled within the Parque Nacional Natural Corales del Rosario y de San Bernardo, which spans 120,000 ha and boasts the widest coral platform in Colombia—~420 km². Its coastal waters average 1.5–3 m deep, warmed to 28–30 °C year‑round tomplanmytrip.com. Beneath the surface, visibility between 5–10 m unveils coral species and…
Rosario Islands: A Must-Visit Destination Near Cartagena
Rosario Islands: A Must-Visit Destination Near Cartagena Located just a short boat ride from Cartagena, the Rosario Islands are a stunning part of the Caribbean. Famous for their clear waters, abundant marine life, and rich history, these islands are a key attraction for anyone visiting the area. As part of the Rosario and San Bernardo…