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Cartagena Things to See and Do
The best way to experience Cartagena is by foot. Cartagena has a long history, complete with pirates, rum, legend and lore; to make the sights you see more meaningful, visit a museum and the forts to get a sense of the fascinating events that have taken place in this Caribbean city. Walk through the plazas and along Las Murallas, the city’s famed wall, to enjoy the sea breezes. On a particularly lazy day, go to the beach. And for the snap-happy, be prepared to take lots of photographs of the colorful buildings.
Other Activity pages in Cartagena that may be of interest: El Centro Activities, Bocagrande Activities and San Diego Activities.
By Brenda Yun
I am a creative writer / surfer chick in need of adventure all the time. The only thing that keeps me grounded is my non-traveling, non-surfing pug...
I am a creative writer / surfer chick in need of adventure all the time. The only thing that keeps me grounded is my non-traveling, non-surfing pug...
22 Jun 2011
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Plaza de BolÃvar
Plaza BolÃvar is the ideal place for relaxation in the center of the old city. At lunchtime, locals take advantage of the shade offered around...
City Plaza
El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Las Bóvedas
The same engineer that designed Castillo San Felipe de Barajas built Las Bóvedas to serve as military quarters for the city in the late 18th...
Historical Building
San Diego, Cartagena, Colombia
San Diego, Cartagena, Colombia
La Catedral
Construction of Cartagena’s first cathedral began in 1575, using the modest materials of wood and cane. Plans were revamped by Simón...
Historical Building
El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Iglesia de San Pedro Claver
First constructed in the 17th century by the Jesuits, this church's convent served as the residence for Saint Pedro Claver (1580-1654), a priest...
Historical Building
El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Museo del Oro Zenú
Museo del Oro Zenú is an informative and surprisingly educational gold museum. It is nicely curated and features pre-Colombian gold from the...
Museum
El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Museo de Arte Moderno
The Museo de Arte Moderno is a recent institution. Housed in two buildings — the first, built in the second half of the 17th century; the...
Museum
El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Museo Naval del Caribe
This extensive Museo Naval del Caribe recounts Cartagena’s remarkable naval history. The building comprises two wings, separated by gardens....
Museum
El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Muelle de los Pegasos and el Camellón de los Martires
Along the walkways separating El Centro from GetsemanÃ, you will find some interesting monuments marking Cartagena’s independence. Three...
Monument
Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena, Colombia
Portal de los Dulces
Strange Caribbean sweets can be found throughout the day and evening along the Portal de los Dulces arcade. Here, stalls display glass...
Market
El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Plaza Santo Domingo
The always-happening Plaza Santo Domingo is filled with classy cafés ideal for people-watching. The brick plaza and the shops that dot the...
City Plaza
El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
India Catalina
This monument was sculpted by Eladio Gil Zambrana and erected in 1974. India Catalina, an indigenous woman and the supposed daughter of a chief...
Monument
Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena, Colombia
Teatro Heredia Adolfo MejÃa
If you are a fan of interpretive arts, the Teatro Heredia Adolfo MejÃa is a place not to be missed. Located in Plaza de la Merced in the old...
Movie & Theater
El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Plaza de la Aduana
Plaza de la Aduana is Cartagena's oldest and largest plaza. It serves as the commercial heart of the city and the parade grounds for...
City Plaza
El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
El Torre del Reloj
The yellow clock tower at Plaza de los Coches, above the main entrance gate into the walled city, is one of the primary emblems of...
Monument
El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
El Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Museo de las Fortificaciones and Las Murallas
Construction of Las Murallas, the walls protecting Cartagena de Indias, began in 1586 when Bautista Antonelli, an Italian engineer, was hired by...
Museum
San Diego, Cartagena, Colombia
San Diego, Cartagena, Colombia
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