Cartagena Among the World's Top 20 Destinations, According to an Influential Travel Guide

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Cartagena preserves a colonial charm that coexists with Afro-Colombian heritage, colorful markets and a cultural scene that remains active throughout the year. Credit: www.minambiente.gov.co Cartagena remains one of the most important cities in Colombia because of what it represents for the country’s international image and its thriving tourism industry. The charm of its history continues to capture the attention of specialists and ordinary people alike.

This time, it was the prestigious travel guide publisher and platform Lonely Planet , one of the largest in the world, that placed the pearl of the Colombian Caribbean among the 25 best destinations to visit in 2026. Cartagena ranked number 20 in the selection, which includes different destinations around the planet.