Criterion (vi): Cartagena, together with Havana and San Juan, Puerto Rico (already inscribed in the World Heritage List), was an essential link in the route of the West Indies. The property fits ...

Fast forward to 1984 and the iconic walls were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Now, the Walled City of Cartagena draws travelers hoping to explore its colonial architecture and peruse the ...

The Walled City is Cartagena’s crown jewel. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this area is perfect for travelers who want to immerse themselves in colonial architecture, romantic ambiance ...

Colombia’s largest nature reserve, Chiribiquete National Park, has become a world heritage site, UNESCO announced Sunday. Together with a number of other natural wonders, UNESCO inscribed the 4.3 ...

Situated in a bay in the Caribbean Sea, Cartagena has the most extensive fortifications in South America. A system of zones divides the city into three neighbourhoods: San Pedro, with the cathedral ...

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