TRAVEL DIARY: CARTAGENA

With it's vibrant colors, impressive culinary scene and friendly locals, visiting Cartagena is an amazing experience. Coming from New York, direct flights are easy to find and inexpensive, making Cartagena the perfect quick getaway. The walled Old City and it's immediate surroundings span a relatively small area, so there's no need to rent a car, and cabs are cheap when necessary. The charming Centro and San Diego neighborhoods hold most of the upscale hotels and restaurants (and tourists), with adjacent Getsemani being the grittier, hipster area. 

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