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, ...

If you’re asking if Cartagena is safe to visit, you’re not alone. This guide breaks it down with real insight, current travel guidance, and practical tips so you can make a confident decision and ...

Cartagena, Colombia is often introduced as a city of salsa rhythms and vibrant nightlife, but there’s a whole other Cartagena waiting to be discovered. With centuries of history, thriving creative ...

Cartagena is a city that is deeply connected to Afro-Caribbean culture. There is a significant amount of people with direct African descent and a legacy shaped by the transatlantic slave trade. This ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. History is everywhere in Cartagena, including my personal history. I grew up on the same Caribbean coast, in the small city of ...