Have you visited Cartagena, Colombia?
We've been on several cruises which had port days in the city - in fact, Cartagena was our first city in
South America to visit together. During our first stop there, we actually toured the Castillo de San Felipe
de Barajas. Originally, the Spanish built the fortress to protect their important and strategic ports. Today,
it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Fun fact: the country's government hosts various social and cultural
events inside Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas as well.
While in Cartagena, we also found the Museo del Oro Zenu to be an interesting place to visit. Many
artifacts of gold that have been recovered from the Spanish conquest of Central America are on display
inside including amazing pieces of art set in gold. (As you can imagine, the fortress was very important
in protecting the shipping route to Cartagena.)
What are your favorite South American cities to visit?
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#CruiseVacation #WordyExplorers
We've been on several cruises which had port days in the city - in fact, Cartagena was our first city in South America to visit together. During our first stop there, we actually toured the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas. Originally, the Spanish built the fortress to protect their important and strategic ports. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Fun fact: the country's government hosts various social and cultural events inside Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas as well.
While in Cartagena, we also found the Museo del Oro Zenu to be an interesting place to visit. Many artifacts of gold that have been recovered from the Spanish conquest of Central America are on display inside including amazing pieces of art set in gold. (As you can imagine, the fortress was very important in protecting the shipping route to Cartagena.)
What are your favorite South American cities to visit?
#CastilloDeSanFelipeDeBarajas #fortress #cartagena #colombia #spain #conquistadors #oro #CruiseVacation #WordyExplorers