Past event · May 2024

Cartagena

Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

Five days in the Colombian Caribbean, amidst colonial walls, forums, learning, and open waters, where EO LAC Bridge reconnected around what truly unites us: community, connection, and shared growth.

Cartagena
The Journey

Cartagena Day by Day

From the walled historic center to the Rosario Islands: here's how we spent each day in the Colombian Caribbean.

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Day 1 · May 22

Arrival in Cartagena

Walled City

The chapter's reunion began in Cartagena de Indias. Amid colorful streets, flower-filled balconies, and the Caribbean warmth, members arrived in the walled city to embark on a new EO LAC Bridge journey.

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Every Sunrise

Seaside Wellness

Hotel Santa Clara · Bay

Each morning began with wellness activities: stand-up paddleboarding and scenic running from the lobby, and a mindful yoga session in the Gran Clarisas Hall at Hotel Santa Clara. A calm start to each day.

Traditional Forums and La Boquilla
Day 2 · May 23

Traditional Forums and La Boquilla

Convention Center · La Boquilla

Members participated in the Traditional Forums at the Convention Center, a day of honest peer-to-peer conversations. Concurrently, SLPs enjoyed an activity in La Boquilla. The evening concluded with dinner at El Baluarte.

Mashup Forums and Learning Event
Day 3 · May 24

Mashup Forums and Learning Event

Convention Center · Port of Cartagena

The morning brought everyone together at the Mashup Forums with Bridge Alliance. In the afternoon, the Learning Event included a visit to the Port of Cartagena, one of the Caribbean's major logistics hubs.

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Day 3 · at sunset

Sunset catamaran cruise

Cartagena Bay

As evening fell, we sailed Cartagena Bay by catamaran to watch the sunset over the city. The evening was free to explore the restaurants of the historic center (La Vitrola, Alma, Candé, and more).

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Day 4 · May 25

Social impact in Tierra Bomba

Tierra Bomba

We crossed by boat to Tierra Bomba for a social impact activity with the Dones de Misericordia Foundation. Dressed in their white LAC Bridge shirts, the chapter dedicated itself to the community.

Closing event in Barú and the Rosario Islands
Day 4 · closing

Closing event in Barú and the Rosario Islands

Rosario Islands · Barú

From Tierra Bomba, we set sail for the Rosario Islands for the closing event in Barú. Beach, Caribbean Sea, and celebration to bid farewell to an unforgettable gathering.

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