How can you spend 24 hours in Black-owned Cartagena? A trip to Colombia isn’t complete without visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cartagena. Cartagena is a port city located on the northern ...

Cartagena, Colombia is the most visited city by tourists in the South American country. And it’s easy to see why. From the vibrant atmosphere of the walled city to the islands, beaches, and ...

You’re reading Nina Garcia’s Insider Guide newsletter, exclusively available to ELLE All Access members. This edition was originally published in June 2025. History is everywhere in Cartagena, ...

Just outside the city's touristy historic center, Cartagena locals line up behind the street railings for as far as the eye can see, anticipating the popemobile. Enthusiastic yet peaceful, many are ...