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How Cartagena Lives Palm Sunday: The Start of Holy Week 2026
Last Friday, March 27, the Mayor's Office of Cartagena, along with the Ministry of Tourism, Corpoturismo, Ministry of the Interior, IDER, among other entities, officially launched the 2026 Holy Week season, in an event that filled Plaza San Pedro Claver.
TL;DR
- Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026, marks the beginning of Holy Week in Cartagena.
- The city launched its Holy Week season on March 27, expecting over 110,000 air visitors.
- Numerous religious events, including masses, processions, and a "Confesatón," are scheduled throughout the week.
- Cultural activities include the Festival del Dulce Cartagenero, Festival de Coros y Música Sacra, and a Ruta de Museos y Sitios Religiosos.