Colombia, Photo Essays

Cartagena, Beyond The UNESCO Heritage Walls

June 28, 2011 By Trevor Bach

The zone is the city’s poorest, Beltrán says, and remains completely removed from the tourism revenue that has buoyed other parts of the city. “To go there — there’s really no reason,” she says.

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[…] The Colombian city of Cartagena is famous for its well-preserved historical walled center and nearby fortress that were declared UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1984. However, beyond the wall is a city very much in contrast to the colonial charm of the historical center. Colombia-based photographer Trevor Bach ventured into Cartagena to capture these images. […]

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