The produce is amazing isn't it? Folks on here have no clue what they're missing. I would definitely love to see the old city in Cartagena. I'm not a fan of high heat + humidity but that's something I'd make an exception for. Would like to see Santa Marta too.
I stayed two weeks on the northern peninsula. Wasn't that bad. Cartagena is hot like South Florida, but Santa Marta is fairly mountainous depending on where you stay. And right over that mountain is La Guajira which is where I worked. It's not bad. Check out Cabo de la Vela. It's a popular wind surfing spot. I lived in Riohacha. and if you go up that far, most as well check out Punta Gallinas. It's a bit of a trip, but worthwhile. There's also Macuira. It's an oasis in the middle of the desert.
Did you ever make it up to Minca?
Nah, didn't have time. Isn't that close to the Hidden City?
It's up in the hills about a half hour from Santa Marta. Has become a little expat hangout.
They came out of a very long civil war about 10 or so years ago. Have made great strides since then.
