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cartagena


states: [colombia]

category: cultural

year: 1984

location: Bolivar Department

region: Latin America and the Caribbean

latitude/longitude: 10.4166666700, -75.5333333300

visited: 2024

Cartagena

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.

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