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Synopsis
Join longtime resident Andrew Dier on an unforgettable adventure. With his unique perspective and advice you can trust, Moon Cartagena and Colombia's Carribean Coast has everything you need to know to have the trip of a lifetime.
Moon Cartagena and Colombia's Carribean Coast shows travelers the way to the best of these beautiful regionswhether it's swimming in the clear Caribbean waters or or celebrating a Carnaval with the locals. Along with his in-depth coverage, Dier includes unique trip ideas, including The Wild Coast and Mountain Highs. Complete with details on finding the best-secluded beaches and the most stunning archeological sights, Moon Cartagena and Colombia's Carribean Coast gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
With expertly crafted maps and gorgeous photos, this full-color guidebook gives you the tools you need to have an immersive and unique experience.
Moon Cartagena and Colombia's Carribean Coast includes areas such as:
Cartagena
Santa Marta and the Sierra Nevada
La Guajira
Western Carribean Coast
San Andres and Providencia
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Synopsis
Moon Travel Guides: Make Your Escape Colonial architecture and ancient ruins, romantic plazas and golden beaches: Colombia's Caribbean coastline offers relaxation and adventure in equal measure. Dive right in with Moon Cartagena & Colombia's Caribbean Coast.
- Easy-to-use itineraries, with week-long trip suggestions tailored for adventurers, nature-lovers, beach bums, history buffs, and more
- Honest advice from local expat Andrew Dier on his adopted home country
- Activities and unique ideas for every traveler: Take a tour of Cartagena's historic central district and admire the vivid bougainvillea cascading from the balconies of colonial mansions. Dance to the sounds of salsa and champeta, or walk along the Old City's fortifications at sunset. Hike lush, forested mountains and watch for flashes of colorful feathers. Climb over a thousand stone steps through the cloud forest to an ancient lost city. Visit organic coffee and cocoa farms or relax in a beachside cabana at an ecofriendly hotel.
- Recommendations on outdoor recreation, including the best beaches for diving, snorkeling, and kitesurfing
- Suggestions for social impact tourism, from staying in a community guesthouse to visiting wildlife preserves
- Strategic tips for making the multiday trek to Ciudad Perdida, the ruins of the ancient Tayrona civilization
- Full-color photos and detailed maps and directions for exploring on your own
- Background information on the landscape, history, government, and culture, including a handy Spanish phrasebook
- Essential insight for travelers on health and safety, recreation, transportation, and accommodations, packaged in a book light enough to fit in your beach bag
With Moon Cartagena & Colombia's Caribbean Coast's practical tips, myriad activities, and local insight, you can plan your trip your way. Gotta see more of this beautiful country? Check out Moon Colombia. Expanding your trip? Try Moon Peru.