SUNDAY'S SPECIAL SPOT - CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA

***Sorry that this is a day late! I hope you enjoy it regardless***

On the northern coast of Colombia, South America lies the city of Cartagena, once fortified for protection against pirates, it is now a thriving city based on industry, construction, commercialism and tourism. Although the city was found in 1533 C.E. by the Spanish, it has been home to numerous indigenous peoples as far back as 4000 B.C.E.

 San Felipe de Barajas’s fortress, Cartagena, Colombia

This magnificent walled city was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, along with Cartagena's port and monuments.

Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons, owned by: Martin St-Amant (S23678) 

SUNDAY'S SPECIAL SPOT - SALTA, ARGENTINA

Situated in the northwest of Argentina the city of Salta is perched at an elevation of 1152 m (3780 feet) above sea level. Historic colonial buildings with a Spanish influence date back several centuries. This is one of the main draws for tourism to the area. 



This amazing photograph is of the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco.

This photo is from Flickr and was taken and is owned by Domingo Leiva