Museum Of The Fortifications (Museo de las Fortificaciones) is Located in the baluarte de Santa Catalina (bastion of St. Catalina) this museum contains interesting information about the fortifications and walls of the city, how they were built and their importance in the sixteenth and seventeenth century Cartagena. The passages that make up part of the […]

The traditional candies of the city, with their mixture of exotic ingredients, area all available in the Portal de los Dulces (Portal Of The Candies), a place where you can find panelita (milk candy with pieces of coconut), cubanitos (caramel spread in conical wafers), suspiros (meringues), melcochas (marshmallows), cocadas (coconut sweets) ande other sugary delights, […]

As the main entrance to the walled city, The Torre del Reloj (Clock Tower) is considered one of the premier architectural symbols of Cartagena. Since it was built in 1888 it has undergone significant work involving restorations and modifications to its design and style. It also changed its name, taking as inspiration the Swiss-made clock […]

Delicious food, live music and a relaxing environment are part the charm of the Plaza Santa Teresa (St. Theresa Square), a space where you’ll find important colonial buildings, bars and outdoor restaurants. Take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage, or purchase local goods in the square and its environs where you can choose from a […]

Trees that are hundreds of years old, water fountains, streetlamps and a cool and quiet atmosphere are part of the charm of the Plaza de Bolivar (Bolivar Square). It is the favorite meeting point in Cartagena. In part because of its proximity to attractions including the Museo del Oro (Gold Museum), Palacio de la Inquisición […]

Restaurants, cafes and outdoor bars are on offer in the Plaza de Santo Domingo (St. Dominic Square), a square where music is accompanied by an atmosphere of tranquility and fun. In this important square you can admire the statue of “Gertrudis” (Gertrude), a sculpture by the Colombia master Fernando Botero and also the Iglesia Santo […]

A Selection of iron sculptures, among which the sculpture of San Pedro Claver (St. Peter Claver) stands out, adorn the building of the historic center of Cartagena and are part of the charm of the Plaza de San Pedro Claver (St. Peter Claver Square), a space which is full of light and color. Relieve the […]

Craft, souvenirs, jewelry, pieces of art and unique objects are part of the items available to buy in this important commercial area, located in the 23 vaults that were used as barracks during the independence struggle and for military uses during colonial times. Located: Between fort of Santa Clara and Santa Catalina. ➡ Discover more […]

An intrinsic part of Cartagena, this architectural complex offers visitors a chance to relive its history from the pirate attacks that motivated its construction to its present day use as a structure that protects its historic center. That Walled City were built around the city using materials from the immediate environment including; coral limestone, ceramic […]