Place: Cartagena, Colombia
Weather: Mostly cloudy skies, 76/86F.
Route: The ferry service from Colon to Cartagena started in 2014. It isn't running during COVID times - but hopefully it will come back. It only takes 7 hours to cross from Colon to Cartagena.
Significance: Along with Havana, Cuba and San Juan, Puerto Rico - Cartagena was one of the most important early Spanish colonial cities. It was founded in 1533. The earliest defensive fortifications were built in 1586 and were extended during the 17th and 18th centuries. Many of the these fortifications were built due to pirate attacks. Sir Francis Drake even overtook the city and didn't leave until he was paid a ransom.
Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Old town with modern city in the background (from whc.unesco.org)
Convento de Santo Domingo (from whc.unesco.org)
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