Cartagena (Col)

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Photo Tyrone National Park

The national park with tropical flora and fauna offers tourists to get acquainted with the wild jungle. Nowhere else can you get t …

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Photo San Pedro Claver Cathedral

Construction of the San Pedro Claver Cathedral began in 1575, but in 1586 it was destroyed by pirates led by Francis Drake. The ca …

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Photo Fortress of San Felipe de Barajas

The fortress is located on the hill of San Lazaro - a strategically important place on the approaches to Cartagena. The fortress w …

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Photo Oceanarium on the island of San Martin

The oceanarium is located on the Rosario archipelago, in the Caribbean Sea. It contains 35 coral islands. The Oceanarium is famous …

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Photo Fortress San Felipe

The fortress of San Felipe was built in the XII century by Spanish conquistodores to protect the captured city of Cartagena.In Car …

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Photo Piazza Santo Domingo

The square is one of the most attractive tourist places in the city. Life in the square boils day and night. The main attraction o …

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Photo Consistory Palace

The magnificent Consistory Palace is one of the main attractions of the city and is known as the City Hall of Cartagena. Located o …

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Photo Promenade

Cartagena, located along the coastline, has a very convenient natural bay. From the south, the historic center of the city is boun …

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Photo El Zulo Monument

The El Zulo Monument is a large bronze sculpture located in the port area of the Spanish city of Cartagena. The monument was erect …

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Photo Monument to the Heroes of Cavita and Santiago de Cuba

The Monument to the Heroes of Cavita and Santiago de Cuba is an impressive war memorial dedicated to all the sailors who died duri …

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Popular Questions and Answers

Answer: Start with the fortress of San Felipe de Barajas, built by the Spanish in 1536 to protect the city. Then visit the historic center with its colonial buildings, such as the Palace of the Inquisition of the XVIII century. Don’t miss the Cathedral of Santa Catalina de Alejandria, founded in 1577, with its unique blend of Baroque and Renaissance styles.

Excursions Cartagena (Col) (2)

Photo City Tour of Cartagena, Colombia
4-6 hours - 0

I offer a fascinating tour of the city, during which we will visit all the sights of the city and I will tell you the history of t …

Photo Excursion to the Rosario Islands archipelago, Colombia
7-8 hours - 0

During this tour, we will drive on a private yacht or boat through the amazing azure beaches of the Rosario Islands, which are an …

Guides Cartagena (Col) (2)

Cartagena (Col)
Language: Spanish, Russian

I offer both group and individual excursions to different cities and sights of the country. Bogota, Guatavita, Sipakira, …

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Language: Испанский, Русский

Group excursions, individual excursions, meeting at the airport, transfer, booking tickets, hotel reservation, escort at …

What to see in Cartagena (Col)

Cartagena is a colorful coastal city with a rich history and vibrant atmosphere, where Spanish colonial heritage and tropical motifs of the Caribbean coast intersect. The narrow streets of the old city, colorful facades and the aroma of street cuisine create a unique mood, and numerous monuments remind of centuries-old events and sea battles.

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Man-made attractions here amaze with scale and diversity: the fortress of San Felipe de Barajas on the hill of San Lazaro, the majestic Cathedral of San Pedro Claver with a fateful history, the picturesque square of Santo Domingo and the Palace of Consistory are symbols of architecture and urban life. The waterfront overlooking the bay and monuments, including El Zulo and the memorial to the heroes of Cavita and Santiago de Cuba, give the city an atmosphere of remembrance and celebration, while the aquarium in the Rosario archipelago showcases the richness of marine fauna.

Natural attractions and places

The natural corners around Cartagena are no less impressive: Tayrona National Park with tropical jungles and wild beaches, the Rosario archipelago with coral reefs and azure bays, quiet coves and coastal areas for snorkeling. Sandy coasts and coastal thickets create excellent conditions for walking in the fresh air, and sea views and sunsets remain in memory for a long time.

Build routes and visit interesting places

On our website, all the main attractions of Cartagena are conveniently presented on an interactive map: you can see their location, briefly read the history of each place and build a convenient route around the city and surroundings. Planning the route online helps to save time, combine walks on fortresses, cathedrals and beaches and make the perfect trip plan.

You can explore the city on your own, walking through historic neighborhoods and enjoying the views, or book guided tours with local guides to get deep and lively stories about each place. Guides will help you discover little-known corners, explain the historical context and make the walk rich and comfortable regardless of your interests.

Come to Cartagena to see the combination of history and nature, discover new routes and be inspired by the color of the city. Explore the sights, decide what to see, and plan a trip – each visit leaves vivid memories and invites you to come back.

 

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