Cartagena de Indias

A World Heritage Site since 1984, Cartagena's historic centre is a maze of cobbled streets, baroque churches and squares where champeta plays until dawn. Strolling along the walls that defended the city from pirates and corsairs at sunset, having a drink at Café del Mar or wandering through Getsemaní, with its street art and bohemian vibe, are experiences you will never forget.

Off the coast, the Rosario Islands offer crystal-clear waters and coral reefs perfect for snorkelling, with beaches such as Playa Blanca on Barú less than an hour away by boat. Caribbean cuisine — ceviches, egg arepas, fried fish with patacones — and the warmth of the locals complete Colombia's most photogenic destination.