Cartagena

Cartagena is a port city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. By the sea is the walled Old Town, founded in the 16th century, with squares, cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings. With a tropical climate, the city is also a popular beach destination.

Stories

Stupid to be afraid or going beyond

South America 2013-2014

Finally this day came. The day when I gathered my courage, hid the fear imposed by someone and went at the point indicated on my map as “Ass” (in Russian). To be precise this sight is called the monastery of the Pope (Convento de la Popa). But I still had some problem...

Stupid to be afraid or going beyond

Exploring Cartagena: Old Town and City Walls

South America 2013-2014

After yesterday’s escape, on this day I was determined to walk all over the city of Cartagena (or at least the old town) and check out all the sights. Getting up early, of course, didn’t work out, so I went out around noon.

Exploring Cartagena: Old Town and City Walls

First day in Colombia

First day in Colombia

South America 2013-2014

Waking up again on the boat, I already knew for sure that this would be the last "good morning" on this sea trip. After packing my things, I said goodbye to Lora, took her contacts, and went with the captain to get the entry stamp.

City Photos

First sunset in Cartagena, Colombia

First sunset in Cartagena, Colombia

I impressed by wall graffiti in Cartagena, Colombia

I impressed by wall graffiti in Cartagena, Colombia

Buildings in Cartagena, Columbia, have quite interesting architectural style.

Buildings in Cartagena, Columbia, have quite interesting architectural style.

Seafront of Cartagena, Columbia

Seafront of Cartagena, Columbia

Old frigate under construction in the old town of Cartagena, Columbia

Old frigate under construction in the old town of Cartagena, Columbia

Carriage rides pulled by horses in the old town of Cartagena, Columbia

Carriage rides pulled by horses in the old town of Cartagena, Columbia

Interesting sculpture in the old town of Cartagena, Columbia

Interesting sculpture in the old town of Cartagena, Columbia

After yesterday’s escape, on this day I was determined to walk all over the city of Cartagena (or at least the old town) and check out all the sights. Getting up early, of course, didn’t work out, so I went out around noon.

After yesterday’s escape, on this day I was determined to walk all over the city of Cartagena (or at least the old town) and check out all the sights. Getting up early, of course, didn’t work out, so I went out around noon.

Big old frigate under construction in the old town of Cartagena, Columbia

Big old frigate under construction in the old town of Cartagena, Columbia

Many Colombians work here on the side of the old town of Cartagena, Columbia

Many Colombians work here on the side of the old town of Cartagena, Columbia

The Big Wall around the old town of Cartagena, Columbia

The Big Wall around the old town of Cartagena, Columbia

My favourite photo in the old town of Cartagena, Columbia - religion and technology :D

My favourite photo in the old town of Cartagena, Columbia - religion and technology :D

Real cannons on the top of the wall of the old town of Cartagena, Columbia

Real cannons on the top of the wall of the old town of Cartagena, Columbia

Beautiful flower of the inner garden in the Convento de la Popa. Cartagena, Columbia

Beautiful flower of the inner garden in the Convento de la Popa. Cartagena, Columbia

Panorama of the new part of Cartagena from the Convento de la Popa. Cartagena, Columbia

Panorama of the new part of Cartagena from the Convento de la Popa. Cartagena, Columbia