Guidebook for Cartagena
Food Scene
La Fontana Trattoria & Wine Bar
Calle 6 Carrera 2Frisby
7-16 Cra. 2Restaurante La Perla Cartagena
Juan Del Mar Restaurante
Burger King San Martin
8-105 Carrera 2McDonald's
2 Cra. 2Casa de la Cerveza
bar and restaurant in getsmani - situated on the old wall
very romantic - it is better to make a reservation to be sure to have a place
89 locals recommend
Restaurante Club de Pesca
very romantic - it is better to make a reservation to be sure to have a place
Restaurante-Bar Intriga Tropical
1 Cl. 1Abehind the building
Restaurante El Muelle del Chef
15 San MartínDolce E Salato
4 Cra. 3La Diva
probably the best pizza in town
Juan Valdez Café
7-17 Cra. 2Di Silvio Trattoria Getsemani
#9 - 72 Calle 29El León de Baviera
10B-65 Cl. 24Crepes & Waffles
4 #31-24 Pl. de San Pedro ClaverCrepes & Waffles
4 #31-24 Pl. de San Pedro ClaverMarzola Parrilla Argentina
La Girolata
36-86 Playa de la ArtilleriaMontesacro Resto Bar
04 Cl. 33Di Silvio Trattoria Getsemani
#9 - 72 Calle 29Montesacro Resto Bar
04 Cl. 33Restaurante Marea Cartagena
Restaurante Bar La Vitrola
33-66 Cra. 2Restaurante Peru Gourmet
Via ManzanilloKokoa Sushi Wok
#30-40 Cra. 10Zona 6 Food Hall
3-24 Cl. 6Drinks & Nightlife
Mister Babilla
8B-126 Calle 25Café Havana
ESQUINA Cra. 10SALSA DONDE FIDEL
Carrera 4BABAR
Calle 31 Cl. de San Juan de DiosBar Tu Candela
#32-25 Cra. 7Fragma Club
#36-86 Cra. 2Café del Mar Ltda.
Sightseeing
On a 150m-high hill, the highest point in Cartagena, stands this convent. A beautiful image of La Virgen de la Candelaria, the patroness of the city, is in the convent's chapel, and there's a charming flower-filled patio. The views from here are outstanding and stretch all over the city.
108 locals recommend
Convent of Santa Cruz de la Popa
Calle 37On a 150m-high hill, the highest point in Cartagena, stands this convent. A beautiful image of La Virgen de la Candelaria, the patroness of the city, is in the convent's chapel, and there's a charming flower-filled patio. The views from here are outstanding and stretch all over the city.
The principal entrance of the old city of Cartagena de Indias is made by the tour of the Public Clock. At first, the clock tour had only one arch to enter, the middle one. Originally, the door had a weapon room and a chapel in the interior and was replaced by two other arches in the XVIII century. - See more at: http://www.cartagena-indias.com/en/Places/clock.html#sthash.iXbrWBax.dpuf
The Gate and Clock Tower (“la Puerta y la Torre del Reloj”) can be seen at the main entrance of the walled city. Of the three open doors there, only the central one existed originally; the other two were occupied by a gunroom and a chapel. In 1874, a clock was brought from the United States, and 63 years later it was replaced by the current clock, imported from Switzerland.
118 locals recommend
Torre del Reloj
24-66 Cra. 8The principal entrance of the old city of Cartagena de Indias is made by the tour of the Public Clock. At first, the clock tour had only one arch to enter, the middle one. Originally, the door had a weapon room and a chapel in the interior and was replaced by two other arches in the XVIII century. - See more at: http://www.cartagena-indias.com/en/Places/clock.html#sthash.iXbrWBax.dpuf
The Gate and Clock Tower (“la Puerta y la Torre del Reloj”) can be seen at the main entrance of the walled city. Of the three open doors there, only the central one existed originally; the other two were occupied by a gunroom and a chapel. In 1874, a clock was brought from the United States, and 63 years later it was replaced by the current clock, imported from Switzerland.
Plaza de San Diego
7 - 46 Calle StuartThis is the largest and oldest square in the old town and was used as a parade ground. In colonial times, all the important governmental and administrative buildings were here. The old Royal Customs House was restored and is now the City Hall. A statue of Christopher Columbus stands in the center of the square.
29 locals recommend
Customs Square
130 Calle 32This is the largest and oldest square in the old town and was used as a parade ground. In colonial times, all the important governmental and administrative buildings were here. The old Royal Customs House was restored and is now the City Hall. A statue of Christopher Columbus stands in the center of the square.
Spanish: Pedro Claver (26 June 1581 – 8 September 1654) was a Spanish Jesuit priest and missionary born in Verdú (Catalonia) who, due to his life and work, became the patron saint of slaves, the Republic of Colombia and ministry to African Americans. During the 40 years of his ministry in Colombia it is estimated he personally baptized around 300,000 people. He is also patron saint for seafarers.
35 locals recommend
Plaza de San Pedro Claver
Plaza de San Pedro ClaverSpanish: Pedro Claver (26 June 1581 – 8 September 1654) was a Spanish Jesuit priest and missionary born in Verdú (Catalonia) who, due to his life and work, became the patron saint of slaves, the Republic of Colombia and ministry to African Americans. During the 40 years of his ministry in Colombia it is estimated he personally baptized around 300,000 people. He is also patron saint for seafarers.
Walls of Cartagena
Calle de la SerrezuelaOfficially the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria (Spanish: Catedral Basílica Metropolitana de Santa Catalina de Alejandría), is located in the historic centre of Cartagena. It is the episcopal see of the Archbishop of Cartagena de Indias, one of the oldest episcopal sees in the Americas. The cathedral is dedicated to Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
10 locals recommend
Parroquia de La Catedral
Officially the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria (Spanish: Catedral Basílica Metropolitana de Santa Catalina de Alejandría), is located in the historic centre of Cartagena. It is the episcopal see of the Archbishop of Cartagena de Indias, one of the oldest episcopal sees in the Americas. The cathedral is dedicated to Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
Spanish: Pedro Claver (26 June 1581 – 8 September 1654) was a Spanish Jesuit priest and missionary born in Verdú (Catalonia) who, due to his life and work, became the patron saint of slaves, the Republic of Colombia and ministry to African Americans. During the 40 years of his ministry in Colombia it is estimated he personally baptized around 300,000 people. He is also patron saint for seafarers.
106 locals recommend
San Pedro Claver Church
30-01 Cra. 4Spanish: Pedro Claver (26 June 1581 – 8 September 1654) was a Spanish Jesuit priest and missionary born in Verdú (Catalonia) who, due to his life and work, became the patron saint of slaves, the Republic of Colombia and ministry to African Americans. During the 40 years of his ministry in Colombia it is estimated he personally baptized around 300,000 people. He is also patron saint for seafarers.
It is the oldest church in Cartagena de Indias. It was founded in 1551 and its construction, which started at the end of the XVIth century was very accidented. Highlighted on its facade are the two bodies main entrance, the superior with less height containing an image of Santo Domingo on the center and two lateral windows, also the convex frieze.
31 locals recommend
Santo Domingo Church
33-60 Cra. 3It is the oldest church in Cartagena de Indias. It was founded in 1551 and its construction, which started at the end of the XVIth century was very accidented. Highlighted on its facade are the two bodies main entrance, the superior with less height containing an image of Santo Domingo on the center and two lateral windows, also the convex frieze.
The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is a fortress in the city of Cartagena, Colombia. The castle is located on the Hill of San Lázaro in a strategic location, dominating approaches to the city by land or sea. It was built by the Spanish during the colonial era. Construction began in the year 1536, and it was originally known as the Castillo de San Lázaro, It was expanded in 1657.
591 locals recommend
San Felipe de Barajas Castle
17-85 Calle 32The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is a fortress in the city of Cartagena, Colombia. The castle is located on the Hill of San Lázaro in a strategic location, dominating approaches to the city by land or sea. It was built by the Spanish during the colonial era. Construction began in the year 1536, and it was originally known as the Castillo de San Lázaro, It was expanded in 1657.
In the surrounding area you will find Santo Toribio Church, the last church built in the walled city, and next to it, Fernandez de Madrid Square, in honor of Cartagena’s hero Jose Fernandez de Madrid, whose statue can be seen here.
Estación Plaza Fernandez de Madrid
Calle 37In the surrounding area you will find Santo Toribio Church, the last church built in the walled city, and next to it, Fernandez de Madrid Square, in honor of Cartagena’s hero Jose Fernandez de Madrid, whose statue can be seen here.
Previously known as Plaza de la Yerba, the triangular plaza just behind Puerta del Reloj was once used as a market for enslaved people. It is lined with old balconied houses with colonial arches at ground level. The arcaded walkway, known as El Portal de los Dulces, is today lined with confectionery stands selling local sweets. The statue of the city's founder, Pedro de Heredia, is in the middle of the plaza.
30 locals recommend
Plaza de los Coches
Carrera 7Previously known as Plaza de la Yerba, the triangular plaza just behind Puerta del Reloj was once used as a market for enslaved people. It is lined with old balconied houses with colonial arches at ground level. The arcaded walkway, known as El Portal de los Dulces, is today lined with confectionery stands selling local sweets. The statue of the city's founder, Pedro de Heredia, is in the middle of the plaza.
The monument at the main entrance to the old town from the mainland is a tribute to the Carib people, the group that inhabited this land before the Spanish Conquest. The lovely bronze statue depicts Catalina, a beautiful Carib woman who served as interpreter to Pedro de Heredia upon the arrival of the Spaniards. The statue was forged in 1974 by Eladio Gil, a Spanish sculptor living in Cartagena.
57 locals recommend
India Catalina Park
C32The monument at the main entrance to the old town from the mainland is a tribute to the Carib people, the group that inhabited this land before the Spanish Conquest. The lovely bronze statue depicts Catalina, a beautiful Carib woman who served as interpreter to Pedro de Heredia upon the arrival of the Spaniards. The statue was forged in 1974 by Eladio Gil, a Spanish sculptor living in Cartagena.
is located in the city's historical downtown and inaugurated in 1905. This theater was inspired by the iconic theaters in Italy. It can welcome an audience of up to 650 spectators.
83 locals recommend
Teatro Heredia
38-1 Cra. 3is located in the city's historical downtown and inaugurated in 1905. This theater was inspired by the iconic theaters in Italy. It can welcome an audience of up to 650 spectators.
Parks & Nature
Hotel Cocoliso Island Resort
nice place near the reef to snorkel / lugar cerca del arecife para hacer snorkeling
Eco-hotel Isla del Sol
nice place near the reef to snorkel / lugar cerca del arecife para hacer snorkeling
Tierra Bomba
Cartagena Botanical Garden "Guillermo Piñeres"
Island del Rosario are different islands that you can visit, good for relaxing or snorkeling. in the center by muelle turistco you can buy your tickets to the island directly.
296 locals recommend
Rosario Islands
Island del Rosario are different islands that you can visit, good for relaxing or snorkeling. in the center by muelle turistco you can buy your tickets to the island directly.
Arts & Culture
Teatro Heredia
38-1 Cra. 3Museo de Las Fortificaciones
Carrera 11Inaugurated by Banco de La República, in 1982 it opens its doors to the public in Cartagena de Indias with a collection of gold and ceramic of the main pre columbian cultures. The Gold Museum is located in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, within the walled sector, Plaza de Bolivar.
209 locals recommend
Museo del Oro Zenú
33-26 Parque de BolívarInaugurated by Banco de La República, in 1982 it opens its doors to the public in Cartagena de Indias with a collection of gold and ceramic of the main pre columbian cultures. The Gold Museum is located in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, within the walled sector, Plaza de Bolivar.
Is a permanent exhibitions relating to: the Military Naval History of Cartagena de Indias, Universal Navigation, the Colombian Navy, including current times. Plus exhibitions representing the Colonial and early Republican periods.
84 locals recommend
Museo Naval Del Caribe
3-26 Cl. de San Juan de DiosIs a permanent exhibitions relating to: the Military Naval History of Cartagena de Indias, Universal Navigation, the Colombian Navy, including current times. Plus exhibitions representing the Colonial and early Republican periods.
Housing a small but important collection of historical works by artist, Alejandro Obregon and Enrique Grau, Cartagena's Museum of Modern Art is an essential pit-stop for culture vultures looking to savour the Caribbean influence on Colombian art. Founded in 1959 in a former Customs House on the corner of Plaza San Pedro de Claver, the museum keeps its permanent collection on the ground floor and holds temporary exhibitions upstairs.
56 locals recommend
Museo de Arte Moderno
69b69 Cl. 31Housing a small but important collection of historical works by artist, Alejandro Obregon and Enrique Grau, Cartagena's Museum of Modern Art is an essential pit-stop for culture vultures looking to savour the Caribbean influence on Colombian art. Founded in 1959 in a former Customs House on the corner of Plaza San Pedro de Claver, the museum keeps its permanent collection on the ground floor and holds temporary exhibitions upstairs.
Also known as the Inquisition Palace, (Spanish: Palacio de la Inquisición) is an eighteenth-century the seat of the Holy Office of the Inquisition in Cartagena, now in modern Colombia. Finished around 1770, it currently serves as a museum showcasing the torture equipment used, as well as other historical artifacts. it faces the Parque de Bolívar.
64 locals recommend
Palace of Inquisition
Also known as the Inquisition Palace, (Spanish: Palacio de la Inquisición) is an eighteenth-century the seat of the Holy Office of the Inquisition in Cartagena, now in modern Colombia. Finished around 1770, it currently serves as a museum showcasing the torture equipment used, as well as other historical artifacts. it faces the Parque de Bolívar.
Shopping
Mall Plaza El Castillo
Carrera 13 Av. Pedro De HerediaBocagrande Square Mall
12-118 Cra. 1next good gym and cinema inside
Essentials
Carulla Castillo Grande Nuevo
6-12 Carrera 424 h supermarket
Farmatodo Castillo Grande
Carrera 5Farmacia 24 h
NUEVO HOSPITAL DE BOCAGRANDE
6-49 Cl. 5Hospital con urgencia 5 minutos del edificio
Bodytech is a famous and modern gym, there is a new one in the shopping center plaza bocagrande, 5 minutes by taxi. (25 min. walking distance) other two smaller gyms you can find in the third avenue form bocagrande
Bodytech — Caribe Plaza
22-108 Cra. 22Bodytech is a famous and modern gym, there is a new one in the shopping center plaza bocagrande, 5 minutes by taxi. (25 min. walking distance) other two smaller gyms you can find in the third avenue form bocagrande