Last updated: October 4, 2026
This page explains how we research, write, illustrate and correct Cartagena Taste content. We want you to know exactly where every fact comes from.
1. How we verify prices, hours and ratings
- Ratings: we check the score and number of reviews on Tripadvisor and Google (sometimes via Wanderlog) and note the exact date we checked next to the figure.
- Hours and addresses: we prioritize the business’s official website or social accounts; when only third-party data exists we say so (“per Tripadvisor”) and recommend confirming before you go.
- Prices: we give ranges in Colombian pesos (COP) with an approximate US dollar equivalent, citing the source, reference month and exchange rate used.
- Awards and rankings: we only mention recognitions with a verifiable source (e.g., Latin America’s 50 Best, Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice). We never cite Michelin stars, because the guide does not rate restaurants in Colombia.
2. Sources we use
We prefer primary sources (official business websites and bodies such as Cartagena’s Heritage and Culture Institute, IPCC, or Corpoturismo) and established media (El Universal, El Tiempo, El Espectador, Infobae and others). Every article ends with a Sources section linking to what we consulted.
3. Photos and images
- We use our own photos or images under licenses that allow reuse (e.g., the Unsplash License), always crediting the author and linking to the original in the caption.
- When an image is illustrative and does not show the exact place or dish, we say so (“Illustrative image”).
- To see the real venue, we link to the business’s website, social accounts or public listing.
4. Independence and advertising
No business pays to appear in our recommendations or can review an article before publication. If we ever publish sponsored content or affiliate links, they will be clearly labeled.
5. Use of digital and AI tools
How we use artificial intelligence
We use AI tools in our work, and we think you should know how.
- Research: AI tools ([e.g., Claude by Anthropic]) help us gather and summarize public information such as official websites, ratings and review counts on Tripadvisor and Google, and recent press coverage. Every fact that reaches an article is linked in that article’s sources section, so you can check it yourself.
- Writing: AI helps us produce first drafts and organize information into guides. A draft is a starting point, not a finished article.
- Translation: We publish in six languages. AI produces the first translation from the [Spanish] original, and native speakers review the English and Portuguese versions; the other languages are spot-checked.
- Images: Photos come from licensed stock libraries such as Unsplash and are credited. AI-generated illustrations are always labeled as such.
What a human does before anything is published
Our editor reviews every article before it goes live. He checks key facts against the original sources, including names, addresses, opening hours, prices and ratings. He removes anything that can’t be verified and edits for accuracy and tone. Each article shows the date its information was last checked.
What we don’t do
We don’t use AI to invent experiences. If an article describes a visit, a dish or a conversation first-hand, a person on our team actually had it. Everything else is presented as researched information, not personal experience. We don’t publish fake reviews or testimonials.
Spotted an error?
AI and humans both make mistakes. If something is wrong or out of date, tell us through our contact page and we’ll correct it and update the article’s date.
6. Translations
We publish each guide in six languages. Each version is adapted for its readers (for example, currency conversions or cultural explanations) while keeping the same verified facts and sources.
7. Updates and corrections
- Every article shows its last updated date.
- When we find or are told about a mistake, we fix it as soon as possible and update the date.
- You can report an error through our contact page, including the URL and the detail.
8. Editorial responsibility
Cartagena Taste is published by Mobitech. Editor in charge: Alejandro Mendoza.
