Moon Cartagena & Colombia's Caribbean Coast

by Ocean Malandra

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781640499409
Publisher:	Avalon Publishing
Publication date:	12/01/2020
Series:	Travel Guide
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	232
Sales rank:	219,992
Product dimensions:	5.55(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.65(d)

About the Author

In 2009, Ocean Malandra embarked on what was meant to be a journey across South America from north to south, starting in Colombia. After overstaying his six-month visa in Colombia because he was having the time of his life studying salsa in Cali and dancing the night away, he finally crossed the border into Ecuador-only to turn around a month later and come back to Colombia.


Ocean is a widely published writer who divides his time between Northern California and South America. His articles appear in diverse sites and publications including Alternet.org, USA Today, Business Insider, High Times, Paste Magazine, Vice.com, Parabola Magazine, International Living Magazine, MassRoots, and many more. He specializes in writing about sustainable gastronomy, socially conscious travel, and solution-based environmentalism.

Table of Contents

Discover Cartagena and Colombia's Caribbean Coast 6

10 Top Experiences 10

Planning Your Trip 20

The Best of Cartagena and the Caribbean Coast 25

Local Cuisine 26

The Wild Coast 28

Social-Impact Tourism 29

Cartagena 30

Cartagena 30

Vicinity of Cartagena 70

Santa Marta and La Guajira 79

Santa Marta and Vicinity 83

La Guajira 115

Western Caribbean Coast 128

Golfo de Morrosquillo 131

The Colombian Darién 135

San Andrés and Providencia 141

San Andrés 146

Providencia and Santa Catalina 159

Background 169

The Landscape 169

Plants and Animals 172

History 174

Government and Economy 189

People and Culture 190

Essantials 194

Getting There 194

Getting Around 198

Visas and Officialdom 199

Accommondations and Food 200

Travel Tips 201

Health and Safety 203

Information and Services 206

Resources 208

Spanish Phrasebook 209

Suggested Reading 214

Internet Resources 216

Index 218

List of Maps 222