THE FUSE

Unlike a lot of its neighbors, Colombia has coastlines on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The Rosaria Islands, which are the perfect day trip from Cartagena, have crystal-blue water, so it doesn’t really come as a surprise that they’re popular with divers, who proclaim a special connection with the coral reefs. If you’re obsessed with hiking, you’re in luck because you can roam through the lush jungles of Tayrona National Park; make it 2 days and stay a night in some of the tents/hammocks to make the experience count.