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Rosario Islands, Colombia: The Complete Guide to Islas del Rosario from Cartagena Everything you need to plan a Rosario Islands day trip from Cartagena: boats, docks, seasons, the main islands, and how to choose the right… Read the guide El Totumo Mud Volcano: The Complete Guide to the Mud Volcano Near Cartagena Float in warm, mineral-rich mud at El Totumo, the famous mud volcano near Cartagena. Learn how it formed, the local legend, what happens on… Read the guide Cartagena Walled City: The Complete Guide to Cartagena’s Old Town A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984, Cartagena's walled city is a colonial jewel of plazas, churches and ramparts. Here is what to see,… Read the guide San Basilio de Palenque: History, Culture and How to Visit Colombia’s First Free Town Founded by escaped Africans in the 1600s and recognized by UNESCO in 2005, San Basilio de Palenque is the heart of Afro-Colombian culture. Learn… Read the guide La Boquilla Mangroves: A Complete Guide to Cartagena’s Mangrove Tour Paddle through quiet mangrove tunnels minutes from Cartagena's Walled City. Discover the species, wildlife and Afro-Colombian fishing traditions of La Boquilla, and how to… Read the guide Tayrona National Park and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta: Wildlife, Indigenous Culture and How to Visit From Cartagena Where the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta meets the Caribbean: a guide to Tayrona National Park's beaches, endemic wildlife, the Kogi, Arhuaco, Wiwa and… Read the guide Playa Blanca Barú: How to Get There and What to Expect Playa Blanca on Barú, near Cartagena: how to get there by road or boat, what to expect, prices, vendors and quieter beach alternatives. Read the guide Things to Do in Cartagena, Colombia: 14 Experiences Locals Recommend The best things to do in Cartagena, Colombia: the Walled City, San Felipe, the Rosario Islands, Cholón, the mud volcano, Palenque, Bazurto and more,… Read the guide Private Boat and Yacht Charters to the Rosario Islands: The Complete Guide Everything you need to choose a private boat or yacht from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands: prices, what is included, routes, which boat fits… Read the guide Cartagena Chiva Party Bus: 5 Things You Must Know Before You Go What the Cartagena chiva party bus is, where the colorful chivas come from, the rules about route and drinks, and practical tips to enjoy… Read the guide Rosario Islands: 3 Public Beaches You Must Know Rosario Islands Many people visit Cartagena just to go to the Rosario islands in Colombia, but they do not have enough information to make… Read the guide Palenqueras in Cartagena: Who They Are and Where to Find Them Palenqueras at the walled city It is very common to see beautiful women wearing colorful dresses with the colors of the Cartagena flag (Green,… Read the guide