Romantic cobblestone streets and ancient ruins, golden beaches and turquoise waters: Colombia's Caribbean coastline offers relaxation and adventure in equal measure. Dive right in with Moon Cartagena & Colombia's Caribbean Coast. Strategic itineraries for adventurers, nature-lovers, beach bums, history buffs, and more Unique experiences and can't-miss highlights: Stroll through Cartagena's historic central district and admire the vivid bougainvillea cascading from balconies, dance to the sounds of salsa and champeta, or walk along the Old City's fortifications at sunset. Visit organic coffee farms, sample ceviche at a trendy sidewalk spot, or relax in a beachside cabaña at an ecofriendly hotel The top outdoor adventures: Find the best beaches for diving, snorkeling, kitesurfing, and more. Hike lush, forested mountains and look out for flashes of colorful feathers, or make the multiday trek to the ancient city of Ciudad Perdida Ways to respectfully engage with culture from local Ocean Malandra, including how to support small businesses and travel ethically and sustainably Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Reliable background on the landscape, history, government, and culture, including a handy Spanish phrasebook Helpful recommendations for health and safety, plus suggestions for LGBTQ+ visitors, solo travelers, travelers with disabilities, and seniors With Moon's expert tips and local insight, you can experience the best of Cartagena. Expanding your trip? Check out Moon Colombia.

Moon Travel Guides: Make Your Escape Colonial architecture and ancient ruins, romantic plazas and golden beaches: Colombia's Caribbean coastline offers relaxation and adventure in equal measure. Dive right in with Moon Cartagena & Colombia's Caribbean Coast. Easy-to-use itineraries, with week-long trip suggestions tailored for adventurers, nature-lovers, beach bums, history buffs, and more Honest advice from local expat Andrew Dier on his adopted home country Activities and unique ideas for every traveler: Take a tour of Cartagena's historic central district and admire the vivid bougainvillea cascading from the balconies of colonial mansions. Dance to the sounds of salsa and champeta, or walk along the Old City's fortifications at sunset. Hike lush, forested mountains and watch for flashes of colorful feathers. Climb over a thousand stone steps through the cloud forest to an ancient lost city. Visit organic coffee and cocoa farms or relax in a beachside cabaña at an ecofriendly hotel. Recommendations on outdoor recreation, including the best beaches for diving, snorkeling, and kitesurfing Suggestions for social impact tourism, from staying in a community guesthouse to visiting wildlife preserves Strategic tips for making the multiday trek to Ciudad Perdida, the ruins of the ancient Tayrona civilization Full-color photos and detailed maps and directions for exploring on your own Background information on the landscape, history, government, and culture, including a handy Spanish phrasebook Essential insight for travelers on health and safety, recreation, transportation, and accommodations, packaged in a book light enough to fit in your beach bag With Moon Cartagena & Colombia's Caribbean Coast's practical tips, myriad activities, and local insight, you can plan your trip your way. Gotta see more of this beautiful country? Check out Moon Colombia. Expanding your trip? Try Moon Peru.

Moon Spotlight Cartagena & Colombia's Caribbean Coast is a 70-page compact guide covering picturesque Cartagena and its majestic surroundings. Author Andrew Dier offers his expert advice on must-see attractions, and includes maps with sightseeing highlights so you can make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation, making navigating this diverse coastline paradise uncomplicated and enjoyable. This full-color Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Colombia.

Moon Travel Guides: Your World, Your Way Lush mountains, gorgeous haciendas, and perfect weather: explore Colombia's coffee country with Moon Medellín. Strategic plans for your trip with an adaptable week-long itinerary of the best of Medellín, a walking tour of the city, and highlights of the coffee region Curated advice from local writer Andrew Dier, who provides his American-expat perspective on his adopted country Full color maps and photos to help you explore on your own Activities for every traveler: Taste your way through nouvelle Colombian cuisine and dance the night away to salsa and cumbia music. Wander through the mountainside Biblioteca España, ride a gondola into the verdant Parque Arví, or travel back in time at the Museo de Antioquia. Explore fragrant coffee plantations and the colorful pueblos of Jardín, Jericó, Salamina, and Salento, or hike through lush tropical forests and rugged mountain trails Current background information on the landscape, culture, history, and environment, plus a handy Spanish phrasebook, all packaged in a book light enough to fit in your carry-on Essential insight for travelers on trekking through jungles, accessing remote mountain ranges, and exploring ancient ruins, with tips for traveling safely and respectfully engaging with the local culture With Moon Medellín's practical tips, myriad activities, and an insider's view, you can plan your trip your way. Expanding your trip? Try Moon Colombia. Country-hopping in South America? Check out Moon Peru or Moon Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands.

Cartagena has been one of the most important cities in Colombia since its founding in the 16th century and, at certain times, competed with Bogota for political power. A city, founded by Spanish conquerors, that endured the harassment of privateers and pirates. Their attacks made it to build a walled city. Its fortified structure gives the current identity to this coastal city and acts as a magnet for international tourism. This book also talks about the bloody price that Cartagena had to pay during the war of independence for its strategic location and its desire to emancipate from Spainish Empire.