Clock tower

Cartagena = Gorgeous

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June 22nd 2010
I had very low expectations for Cartagena because many people told us that the costeños try to rip you off and there isn´t much to do, however, when we arrived Sunday night with a bunch of guys from our last hostel, I was very pleasantly surprised. The city´s colonial architecture and beautiful lighting was so enchanting. I just couldn´t get enough of the 15 ft. wooden doors and the intricat ... read more

South America » Colombia » Cartagena

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Colombia was one of the three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Ecuador and Venezuela). A 40-year insurgent campaign to overthrow the Colombian Government escalated during the 1990s, undergirded in part... ... read more