Guidebook for Cartagena
Sightseeing
Saint Peter Claver, Human Rights Pioneer, Cloister and Church
For almost forty years, this Jesuit Priest worked in Cartgena de Indias, defending, protecting and nursing newly arrived African slaves.
The Cloister where Pedro Claver lived and died has become a special place of silence, and reflection-a shrine to the life's work of this extraordinary man. Here, visitors will find examples of Pre Colombian ceramics, and an extensive museum rich with objects of religious art.
You also have nice place to eat and drink at the square.
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Sankti Pedro Claver Sókn
30-01 Cra. 4Saint Peter Claver, Human Rights Pioneer, Cloister and Church
For almost forty years, this Jesuit Priest worked in Cartgena de Indias, defending, protecting and nursing newly arrived African slaves.
The Cloister where Pedro Claver lived and died has become a special place of silence, and reflection-a shrine to the life's work of this extraordinary man. Here, visitors will find examples of Pre Colombian ceramics, and an extensive museum rich with objects of religious art.
You also have nice place to eat and drink at the square.
Historical museum just across the street
built in 1610, was the seat of the religious justice having power over all the Kingdom of New Granada during the colonial period. The palace is a wonderful example of XVIII century architecture; where is a museum these days there used to be a prison were infidels were tortured.
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Palace of the Inquisition Cartagena Historical Museum
Historical museum just across the street
built in 1610, was the seat of the religious justice having power over all the Kingdom of New Granada during the colonial period. The palace is a wonderful example of XVIII century architecture; where is a museum these days there used to be a prison were infidels were tortured.
The Castle or Fort of San Felipe is just outside of the walled city of Cartagena. It is one of the most popular and interesting attraction in the city. You should take a taxi or a city tour to get there from the hotels or the walled city. The castle is the typical Colonial Spanish Fortress construction is very big in comparison with must of the other castles around the Caribbean, South America and San Augustin Florida.
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San Felipe de Barajas kastali
17-85 Calle 32The Castle or Fort of San Felipe is just outside of the walled city of Cartagena. It is one of the most popular and interesting attraction in the city. You should take a taxi or a city tour to get there from the hotels or the walled city. The castle is the typical Colonial Spanish Fortress construction is very big in comparison with must of the other castles around the Caribbean, South America and San Augustin Florida.
It is located on the island of Tierra bomba at one end of Canal de Bocachica. The passage through the canal was restricted by combining forces with the Battery of San José. Its construction began in 1753.
In a bizarre, it is one of the most striking among the strengths of Cartagena de Indias. It was also a prison for its safe location and isolation from the mainland. It is located to short walk from the beaches of Bocachica.
You also can go to Bateria del Angel San Rafael
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Fort San Fernando de Bocahica
It is located on the island of Tierra bomba at one end of Canal de Bocachica. The passage through the canal was restricted by combining forces with the Battery of San José. Its construction began in 1753.
In a bizarre, it is one of the most striking among the strengths of Cartagena de Indias. It was also a prison for its safe location and isolation from the mainland. It is located to short walk from the beaches of Bocachica.
You also can go to Bateria del Angel San Rafael
How do you know you are in Cartagena? When you see the dome of this lovely historic cathedral! The colors are magnificent, it's just as pretty at night. You always know where you are in the city and can never be lost with this gorgeous cathedral as your guide.
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Parroquia de La Catedral
How do you know you are in Cartagena? When you see the dome of this lovely historic cathedral! The colors are magnificent, it's just as pretty at night. You always know where you are in the city and can never be lost with this gorgeous cathedral as your guide.
Parks & Nature
Nice place to expend your day at the beach, having a wonderful caribbean food.
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Playa Blanca
Nice place to expend your day at the beach, having a wonderful caribbean food.
Just across de street, beautiful and traditional square, you can enjoy just seating under the trees, eating a fruit, or late afternoon watching folkloric dances and music
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Bolivar torg
11-10 Cra. 7Just across de street, beautiful and traditional square, you can enjoy just seating under the trees, eating a fruit, or late afternoon watching folkloric dances and music
Arts & Culture
This is a small but interesting modern art museum including some of the work - both paintings and sculpture - of one of Cartagena's most famous 20th century artists Enrique Grau. it's worth visiting just for his work alone, particularly his work called "Panoramica de Cartagena"
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Museo de Arte Moderno
69b69 Cl. 31This is a small but interesting modern art museum including some of the work - both paintings and sculpture - of one of Cartagena's most famous 20th century artists Enrique Grau. it's worth visiting just for his work alone, particularly his work called "Panoramica de Cartagena"
nteresting and educational exhibits: about the pirates and the establishments of forts around the city, the initiation of the Colombian Navy and the wars it has fought, and presents modern-day naval operations and equipment....there is even a walk-through replica of a submarine
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Sjóminjasafn Cartagena
s/n P.º Alfonso XIInteresting and educational exhibits: about the pirates and the establishments of forts around the city, the initiation of the Colombian Navy and the wars it has fought, and presents modern-day naval operations and equipment....there is even a walk-through replica of a submarine
This is a small museum but full of history. The texts or descriptions are in Spanish and English so if one does not have a guide one can still see and understand the history. The museum preserves what is left of native culture not taken by the Spanish. Picture taking was allowed.The museum is mostly for the Zenu tribal collection. Not as large as the main museum in Bogota, but just as impressive and educational. Worth a visit during the peak heat of the day. I highly recommend it for content and layout.
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Museo del Oro Zenú
33-26 Parque de BolívarThis is a small museum but full of history. The texts or descriptions are in Spanish and English so if one does not have a guide one can still see and understand the history. The museum preserves what is left of native culture not taken by the Spanish. Picture taking was allowed.The museum is mostly for the Zenu tribal collection. Not as large as the main museum in Bogota, but just as impressive and educational. Worth a visit during the peak heat of the day. I highly recommend it for content and layout.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice place to listen salsa music y drink a costeñita beer, perfect for salsa lovers.
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SALSA DONDE FIDEL
Carrera 4Nice place to listen salsa music y drink a costeñita beer, perfect for salsa lovers.
Plentiful a la carte rums to choose from. Barranquillan, Cartagenian and Colombian rums to taste by the glass. With ice or in shots, a great place to be in the old city. Prefered to be visited late at night, but on fridays go before 8 pm to get a good seat with friends
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Café Havana
ESQUINA Cra. 10Plentiful a la carte rums to choose from. Barranquillan, Cartagenian and Colombian rums to taste by the glass. With ice or in shots, a great place to be in the old city. Prefered to be visited late at night, but on fridays go before 8 pm to get a good seat with friends
It's a really nice place surrounded by a beautiful and historic architecture including a Church houses and balconies just like the European squares, full of bars and restaurants
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Plaza Santo Domingo
73-1 Cl. 10It's a really nice place surrounded by a beautiful and historic architecture including a Church houses and balconies just like the European squares, full of bars and restaurants
Nice place in front of the walls to have a drink and a nice dinner.
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Torg Santa Teresa
Carrera 2Nice place in front of the walls to have a drink and a nice dinner.
If you want to hear the best in Latin music, reggae ton, salsa, merengue, etc., then head over to Tu Candela, next to El Fidel by the clock tower. You will see beautiful women and fun people partying to some heart pumping music.
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Bar Tu Candela
#32-25 Cra. 7If you want to hear the best in Latin music, reggae ton, salsa, merengue, etc., then head over to Tu Candela, next to El Fidel by the clock tower. You will see beautiful women and fun people partying to some heart pumping music.
Essentials
Carulla Express Street Roman
345 - 19 Calle RomanBasic grocery store
Food Scene
This is a tipical local cuisine were you can eat very nice at reasonable prices. teh aservice and the decoration is very nice so you will have a nice lch or dinner. the menu is very assorted and they also have good desserts.
This restaurant is an institution in Cartagena, and locals speak fondly of it. The service is warm and friendly, as well as prompt; but not rushed.
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El Santísimo
8-19 Carrera 39This is a tipical local cuisine were you can eat very nice at reasonable prices. teh aservice and the decoration is very nice so you will have a nice lch or dinner. the menu is very assorted and they also have good desserts.
This restaurant is an institution in Cartagena, and locals speak fondly of it. The service is warm and friendly, as well as prompt; but not rushed.
Beautiful and stylish restaurant. Don Juan's unfussy style includes the best, grilled octopus in town, a simple yet sublime entrecote and a prawn and lobster risotto that will send you into orbit. The mashed plantain is luscious
Prices a little bit hight but worth it.
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Restaurante Donjuán Cartagena
Beautiful and stylish restaurant. Don Juan's unfussy style includes the best, grilled octopus in town, a simple yet sublime entrecote and a prawn and lobster risotto that will send you into orbit. The mashed plantain is luscious
Prices a little bit hight but worth it.
This is your typical Hard Rock but was a nice get away and enjoyed spending some time with American friends in a familiar setting.
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Hard Rock Café
This is your typical Hard Rock but was a nice get away and enjoyed spending some time with American friends in a familiar setting.
The desserts and pastry to accompany the coffee is among the best, making this place an excellent option to have a coffee or breakfast.
Repostería Ely
8B-126 Cl. 25The desserts and pastry to accompany the coffee is among the best, making this place an excellent option to have a coffee or breakfast.
Just downstairs. This is very good place with quality coffee. It's very clean and wifi is at top. It cost more then other places but worth it.
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Juan Valdez Café
7-17 Cra. 2Just downstairs. This is very good place with quality coffee. It's very clean and wifi is at top. It cost more then other places but worth it.
Everything Else
Like the name says it, this is the place where the ships that were coming to Cartagena were going through the customs. Pretty plaza with some nice architecture (mayor of the city sits on this plaza) and Christopher Columbus monument. Also, you will find a tourist information office here. They were very helpful and recommended a free tour of Cartagena.
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Tollstöðvapláss
130 Calle 32Like the name says it, this is the place where the ships that were coming to Cartagena were going through the customs. Pretty plaza with some nice architecture (mayor of the city sits on this plaza) and Christopher Columbus monument. Also, you will find a tourist information office here. They were very helpful and recommended a free tour of Cartagena.