Cartagena Colombia is a city with a sordid and colourful history. From the pre-Colombian settlement to the Spanish conquistadors who capitalised on the gold, silver and slave trade thus attracting pirates. While the forts and tall city walls built to protect the city remain, architecturally, it is the Spanish colonial houses with flower-covered balconies that […]
Cartagena Port in Colombia: Toucans, Iguanas, Monkeys and More
Toucans, iguana, monkeys and other animals greeted us at the Cartagena port as we walked off the Island Princess cruise ship in Colombia. Not “wild” animals per say, although many appeared to be free. Along with the more typical duty-free shopping and a cafe found at all ports, these animals appear to be part of a nature […]
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