Caribbean Coast of Columbia

My pool view for the weekend in Cartagena

My first day in Cartagena was spent exploring the city. It is a beautiful colonial city with vibrant colors and energy.

Iglesia de Santo Domingo, the city oldest curch

The old city in Cartagena is surounded by a stone wall that dates backto the 16th century.

The next day I took a taxi out to my good friend, Andres Mazabel's unclels apartment. It is located on a small strip of land with beautiful view of the Sea. I was so greatful to have a real shower and real bed. The hospitality that both Dario and Felipe (his son) showed me was amazing. 

The view from Dario's Apartment

On Monday I took a bus to Santa Marta, a little town on the water that I explored for one day before heading to Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona. The hike in and the Campsite at Cabo San Juan de la Guia was one of the most beautiful places I have ever been in my life. 

Santa Marta is a major shipping town

My favorite bakery so far in Columbia is in Parque Tayrona at Panaderia Vere. Some how this little shack on the beach served the most dense pan au chocolate I have ever had.

My breakfast and view for two days

Saw this huge iguana climbing a rock in the parque on my hike in. He was neon green.

That little hut was my hostal for the night. Only $13 and surrounded by water

The view from my bed/hammock

My last night on the Caribbean Cost was spent in Taganga, a small fishing village with amazing views.

The view of the fishing village in Taganga from my hostal lounge. I'm sure going to miss all my ocean views once I get into the mountians

I now leave the heat and humidity of the Caribbean and head south to central Columbia, where the mountains will be chilly and wet.