You’re reading Nina Garcia’s Insider Guide newsletter, exclusively available to ELLE All Access members. This edition was originally published in June 2025. History is everywhere in Cartagena, ...

Cartagena, Colombia is often introduced as a city of salsa rhythms and vibrant nightlife, but there’s a whole other Cartagena waiting to be discovered. With centuries of history, thriving creative ...

Cartagena is a city that is deeply connected to Afro-Caribbean culture. There is a significant amount of people with direct African descent and a legacy shaped by the transatlantic slave trade. This ...

The South American country of Colombia is known for its vibrant culture, warm and welcoming people and flavorful cuisine. The port city of Cartagena is often a gateway for newbies to Colombian culture ...

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History is everywhere in Cartagena, including my personal history. I grew up on the same Caribbean coast, in the small city of Barranquilla, Colombia, and this part of the world will always feel like ...