Cartagena City Guide for Expats and Visitors
Cartagena, Colombia: every guide The Rio Times publishes for foreigners who live in or visit the city, in one place. This month's events come first, then upcoming concerts and festivals, practical guides to living there and our explainers on Colombia.
This Month in Cartagena
Coming Up in Cartagena
Living in Cartagena
Understand Colombia
- Colombia Culture, the Key Figures to Know in 2026
- Colombia Politics Explained, Who Holds Power in 2026
- Who Runs Colombia's Economy, the Key Players in 2026
- Colombia Geopolitics Explained 2026
- Colombia Neighbours Explained, the Andean Border Guide
- Bancolombia Explained, Colombia's Largest Bank in 2026
- Who Is Gustavo Petro? Colombia’s Ex-President Explained
- Colombia Explained: The Country, Its Politics, Its Economy and What to Watch
- Cost of Living in Colombia for Expats in 2026: Rent, Transport and Health in Five Cities
- Cost of Living in Barranquilla, Colombia 2026 — Budgets, Rent and Utility Bills
- How to Get Residency in Colombia in 2026: Income Tests, Fees and the Path to an R Visa
- Medellín vs Mexico City for Expats in 2026: The Visa Gap Decides It
Latest News From Cartagena
- Colombia Massacre in Cartagena Kills Four, 95th in 2026
- Colombia Gas Rationing Ordered After Cartagena LNG Terminal Failure
- Cartagena’s Mayor Answers Petro With Arrival Data
- Petro Says Cartagena’s Tourism Collapsed. The Numbers Say Otherwise.
- United Adds a Nonstop Dulles to Cartagena Flight in December
- Cartagena Makes Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2026 List
Other cities in Colombia: Medellín, Bogotá, Cali. All expat cities