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Cumbia dancers in Cartagena on Colombia’s Caribbean coast

Best Day Trips From Cartagena: Palenque, Rosario Islands, Barú & More

Compare the best day trips from Cartagena, including San Basilio de Palenque, the Rosario Islands and Barú, with guidance on culture, beaches, travel time and trip fit.

Illuminated colonial buildings and balconies in Cartagena's walled city at night

The Best Luxury Boutique Hotels in Cartagena: Where to Stay for Character, Calm and Location

The right Cartagena hotel changes the rhythm of the whole trip. Here are five boutique stays worth considering, organized by the kind of experience each one supports.

A perspective view of the Escadaria Selarón in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, showing the famous staircase covered in vibrant yellow, green, and blue mosaic tiles with several tourists and locals on the steps.

Brazil Named Travel + Leisure’s 2026 Destination of the Year

Brazil’s geography is as vast as its musical catalog, ranging from the baroque colonial influences in Minas Gerais to the complex, polyrhythmic traditions of the Northeast and the avant-garde experiments in the southern metropolises.