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The flag atop San Felipe de Barajas fortress. (Ana Nance)
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One of the city's distinctive door knockers. (Ana Nance)
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Colonial-style buildings around Plaza de los Coches. (Ana Nance)
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Confections on display at Portal de los Dulces. (Ana Nance)
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Cartagena's roving coffee vendors sell their brews for about 50¢ a cup. (Ana Nance)
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Built on top of the city wall, the restaurant Casa de la Cerveza has excellent views of the Caribbean—and lots of couches for relaxing. (Ana Nance)
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Plaza de la Trinidad, where the locals like to hang. (Ana Nance)
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Casa El Carretero. (Ana Nance)
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A tropical-fruit seller in Plaza de Bolívar. (Ana Nance)
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The turquoise waters off Isla del Pirata. (Ana Nance)
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One of Hotel Isla del Pirata's bungalows. (Ana Nance)
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A colorful bus in Getsemaní. (Ana Nance)
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Café Havana doesn't heat up until the early morning hours, but the club's mojitos are strong enough to keep you wide awake. (Ana Nance)
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