The history of Cartagena is written in its walls, forts and cobblestone streets. The Walled City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a labyrinth of narrow streets and colorful colonial facades that tell stories of pirates, conquests and resistance. Every corner of this historic center transports visitors to bygone eras, when Cartagena was a vital port for transatlantic trade and a bulwark against attacks by privateers and buccaneers.
