Cartagena is a historic port city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Its walled old town is the main draw, with colonial streets, balconies, churches, plazas and defensive walls facing the sea. Cruise passengers can visit the old city, San Felipe de Barajas Castle, local markets or waterfront areas, often by organised tour or transfer. The city has Spanish colonial history, Afro-Caribbean influence and a lively coastal setting. Cartagena suits passengers who want culture, architecture, tropical heat and a strong sense of place, with one of South America’s most recognisable old port cities within reach.