THE FINEST SPANISH COLONIAL CITY ON EARTH
The old
town is truly the heart and soul of the city, much like New
Orleans’ French Quarter.
This is where we spent the majority of our
time.
When you arrive, have a peek at a tourist map, then fold it up and just
explore.
Built as
a Spanish colonial city, old Cartagena is
sprinkled with level outdoor plazas perfect for open-air dining or
people-watching.
The architecture is on a human scale, with few buildings more
than three or four stories. In the evenings, many of the streets are closed off
to vehicular traffic, allowing for safe, comfortable wheeling throughout.
What strikes the eye
first are the Cerulean blues, mango yellows, mamey reds, and emerald greens.
Cartagena is an artist's palette of exquisite tropical hues.
Around every
corner are visual details that captivate: terra cotta tile roofs, balconies
bedecked with cascading flowers, cool garden courtyards, Old-World style gas
lamps, stuccoed walls.
STORY CONTINUES TOMORROW -- MARCH3
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