News and events from the Colombian Caribbean

Events, news and guides for anyone visiting or living in Cartagena and the Caribbean. Every piece cites its sources.

• Guide · Cartagena · October 7, 2026Long weekend in Cartagena, October 10-12: dates and preludesMonday, October 12 is a public holiday in Colombia, so the long weekend runs Saturday 10 to Monday 12. Here are the Independence Festivities preludes that come before and after it.