Colombia’s Caribbean Coast
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Highlights
Cartagena
Guidebooks wax lyrical about Cartagena’s old-town charms, and with good reason – stories of pirates and treasure, colourful colonial architecture and a distinctly Caribbean rhythm add up to a city that rivals Peru’s Cusco for the crown of ‘most captivating in South America’. One of the first cities founded by the Spanish in South America and quickly the main Spanish port, Cartagena’s labyrinth of UNESCO-listed cobbled streets are lined with brightly painted houses and fruit stalls. Wooden balconies overflowing with flowers provide a seductive backdrop to hidden plazas and colonial churches, while a steamy, heady mix of Caribbean, Colombian and African influences produce a lively street culture.Fishing Villages
Set on a narrow spit of land between the Caribbean Sea and the Cienago de la Virgen lagoon, and just 20 minutes from Cartagena, the tiny coastal village of La Boquilla is a gateway to sublime mangrove swamps filled with endemic birdlife. Join a cooperative of local fishermen offering tours through the natural mangrove tunnels to tucked-away lagoons and maybe even taste some of their catch – served up in the traditional local way with coconut rice, plantain and salad. It’s also possible to visit a social project here, set up to support the children of poor fishermen.If you prefer to simply get away from it all, then peaceful Palomino – some 70km to the east of Santa Marta – offers a laid-back beach-town vibe and an unbroken, mostly uninhabited stretch of pure golden sand. Although the water here can be rough you can still enjoy spellbinding Caribbean sunsets after days spent cooling off in a hotel pool.
Rosario Islands
Often included as an easy optional day trip from Cartagena, the snorkelling around the 30 Rosario Islands’ reefs is magnificent. This national park protects one of the country’s most significant coral ecosystems – home to turtles, sharks and a plethora of colourful reef fish. Dive or snorkel, kayak through mangrove forests or relax on the islands’ pristine coral beaches with a bowlful of delicious local seafood.Our top Colombia Holiday
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Santa Marta
South America’s second-oldest surviving colonial city and the gateway to Tayrona National Park has a colourful past. Most famous as the place where great South American liberator Simón Bolivar took his final breath, Santa Marta was also once a hot bed of illicit smuggling. These days it’s tourists, not pirates, that visit the city’s historic streets, beautiful beaches and excellent restaurants, bars and cafes.Tayrona National Park
Practicalities
How to get there
Small group tours will include Colombia’s Caribbean coast as a grand-finale to a longer tour of the country. Most will make use of the country’s network of regional airports and save time by flying north from Colombia’s more southerly attractions – you’ll likely arrive into airports at Santa Marta or Cartagena and explore the region over ground from there. Holiday specialists offering bespoke tours in Colombia can tailor your itinerary to take in as much of that laid-back Caribbean atmosphere as you wish.However you travel, be aware that a certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination may be recommended for entry into Tayrona National Park and the Rosario Islands. Check with the specialist running your tour for full, up-to-date details.