cartagena
states: [colombia]
category: cultural
year: 1984
location: Bolivar Department
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: 10.4166666700, -75.5333333300
last visited: 2024
unesco id: 285
world heritage site: 285
Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Colombia, is a vibrant colonial city famed for its well-preserved 16th-century fortifications and colorful architecture. Encircled by stone walls and dotted with plazas, churches, and pastel-hued buildings, it reflects Spanish colonial influence blended with Caribbean charm. This historic port, once a key trade hub, offers a captivating glimpse into its rich multicultural past.