Walled City
The Walled City of Cartagena, on Colombia's Caribbean coast, is an architectural and cultural wonder that transports you back in time. This historic city, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an enchanting place where history, art and natural beauty merge to create an unforgettable experience for travelers from around the world.
San Felipe de Barajas Castle
San Felipe de Barajas Castle, in Cartagena, is an imposing colonial fortress built in the 17th century to protect the city from invasion. Considered a masterpiece of Spanish military engineering, it offers panoramic views and a rich history of defense and resistance.
Hill of the popa
The best panoramic view of Cartagena is obtained from the convent of La Candelaria, located at the top of the hill of La Popa, which owes its name to the similarity that sailors found in it with the back of a boat. The building, which was built in 1606 by the Augustinian Recollect fathers, holds treasures such as the altar adorned with gold leaf and oil paintings.
San Pedro Claver Sanctuary Church
It is a representative religious place of the city of Cartagena that was built between 1580 and 1654, under the parameters of colonial constructions, with an imposing architecture. You will find art, culture and history together in one of the preferred churches to carry out the most beautiful weddings.
Catalina India Monument
It is an iconic sculpture of Cartagena de Indias, it is also a symbol of the process of miscegenation of two races and adaptation of the Spanish culture by the native communities of the Colombian coasts in the north of the country.
Plaza de las Bóvedas
It is built between the bastions of Santa Catalina and Santa Clara. Its structure consists of 47 arches and 23 vaults, built as a whole to withstand explosive attacks, in order to house the Spanish royal troops, store ammunition and defend the wall.
Getsemaní
An emblematic area of Cartagena, the birthplace of the Independence feat in 1811 and a scene of contrasting cultures attracted by the fervour aroused by its architectural and cultural heritage. From a colonial suburb to one of the 12 "coolest" neighbourhoods in the world, according to Forbes magazine (2018).