The After Party:Discover Cartagena, Colombia Beyond the Nightlifewith Nuestra Cartagena

While Cartagena, Colombia is renowned for its nightlife, Nuestra Cartagena offers discerning travellers experiences that hold the keys to the city and its people.

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This collection of independent businesses – dedicated to sustainable tourism for both visitors and communities – shines a light on the city’s rich culture, gastronomy, and sophisticated experiences, inviting visitors to explore Cartagena in a way that is firmly rooted in Colombian tradition and creativity. 

These enlightening adventures with locals are a road map for travellers to experience the city in vibrant, authentic ways:

• Flavours of Colombia – Join a cooking class, chocolate and rum tasting at Lunático Experience, led by Colombia’s first female “Rommelier.”

• Island Adventures – Sail to the Rosario Islands and Barú with Boating Cartagena for a day of turquoise waters and sun.

• Tierra Bomba by Day – Just 20 minutes from Cartagena, discover scuba diving with Paraíso Dive, horse riding with Tierra Bomba Horse Treks, laid-back Caribbean beach days at Amare Beach, or sipping a glass of rosé by the pool at Blue Apple Beach.

• Culture & History – Explore Cartagena’s UNESCO-listed Old City, San Felipe Castle, and the fortresses of Tierra Bomba with expert guides from Sulit Experiences. Tours start from $50 USD per person. 

• Wellness & Reset – Find inner equilibrium with yoga, massage, and nourishing food at Casa Bohême and Casa Carolina, who also offer one free monthly outdoor yoga class in the plaza outside for up to 100 guests

• Shopping with Soul – Browse Colombian fashion at La Serrezuela, one of the world’s most beautiful shopping centres, and discover fair-trade coffee at Quindío Café, or take home a handwoven hat from Carpio Balthazar.

“Cartagena will always be known for its energy and parties, but Nuestra Cartagena wants to highlight that the celebration doesn’t end when the music fades,” says Portia Hart, Co-Founder of Nuestra Cartagena. “From food and culture to wellness and adventure, there are endless ways to experience the heart and soul of the city. We invite you to look beyond the nightlife and discover a Cartagena that is creative, soulful, and endlessly rewarding.”