Treat the family to an unforgettable easter adventure in colonial Cartagena and Mompox.

Open the window to an incredible cultural experience this Easter. Cartagena and Mompox are the go-to destinations for international travellers and fervent religious locals, with a host of religious parades and rich cultural activities that will widen your horizons.

Easter is a fascinating experience in the predominantly Catholic Colombia. While cities like Medellin and Bogotá become ghost towns over Semana Santa (Holy Week), Cartagena and particularly Mompox turn into a bustling hub of Easter parades and celebrations.

Besides getting in on all the festivities that happen, you’ll find a wealth of activities to keep you and the kids happy.

What would Easter be without a life-threatening dose of chocolate and other sweet treats? Take a special tour of Cartagena’s exclusive chocolate museum in San Diego, learn how to make some of your own delectable treats and take the enamel off your teeth when you work your way through the traditional sweets made from the rich array of Colombian fruits.

To make sure the kids don’t hide behind their tablets of smartphones, we also have the lowdown on some brilliant cultural tours of the real Cartagena and Mompox that will open their eyes to the world around them.

When the city feels like it’s splitting at the seams due to the influx of people, skip town and escape to the nearby islands on your own private boat for a bit of peace and tranquillity among the swaying palm trees and azure waters of the Caribbeanh hi.

After all this action you’re bound to be famished so book a speciali fish platter at one of Cartagena’s fantastic family-friendly restaurants like Juan del Mar, El Boliche, Carmen or La Cocina de Pepina.

Also be sure to check out our full list of family-approved accommodation options that will set you up exactly where you need to be.