The Cabrero Hermitage and House of Rafael Nuñez was built in 1885 and houses the remains of the ex-president of Colombia and illustrious poet Rafael Nuñez. Right opposite the Hermitage is the Casa de Rafael Núñez declared a National Monument in 1950. This building, constructed in a Caribbean Antillean style conserve part of the furniture […]

This traditional neighborhood (Gethsemane Neighborhood), located a few blocks from the walled city, has become a preferred destination for gastronomy and rumba (partying), an ideal place to enjoy balmy evenings in Cartagena. Cafes, bars and restaurants serving international and Criollo food merge with buildings from the colonial era that previously housed slaves. Visit the Iglesia […]

Located at the top of the Cerro de la Popa (Stern Hill)this important construction was founded by Augustinian monks in 1606. It owes its name to its similarity to the stern of a boat, something which was pointed out by mariners. Consecrated to the image of the Virgin of Candelaria this religious complex houses many […]

St. Philip Of Barajas Castle (Castillo de San felipe de Barajas), This military-style structure, the largest of its time, consist of a square and complex of six batteries located on different levels, which are connected together through a series of underground tunnels in 1656 the construction of the castle began, which sought to protect the […]

Adolfo Mejía Theater, formerly called the “Teatro Heredia (Heredia Theater)”, is the most representative and important auditorium of the city, being the place where hundreds of artist have performed and left their cultural legacy.The theater has 3 levels, marble stairs, a baccarat crystal chandelier and a surrealist curtain created by the master Enrique Grau. Address: […]

Cartagena Cathedral is one of the most representative and ancient buildings in Cartagena it has a unique history in which pirate attacks and a collapse of its walls have left indelible traces. Construction of the Cathedral began in 1575. On Its inside you can see the high altar, made of wood and covered with gold […]

Caribbean Naval Museum you’ll find stories, images and ancient objects related to the history of the Caribbean. Tales featuring ferocious Indians with poisoned arrows, forts, shipwrecks and battles in Cartagena , the main port of the Spanish Empire in the New World, take center stage alongside the tragic struggle for independence waged by the city […]

Previously known as the Palacio de la Inquisición (Palace of the Inquisition) this museum was created in 1924 with the aim of exhibiting key information about the history of the city, especially related to the period of the Inquisition. Torture devices, including the gruesome breast ripper and thumb crusher are part of the museum, which […]

In Zenu Gold Museum you’ll find treasures from pre-Columbian cultures that inhabited the Caribbean plains, including ornaments made out of shell, woven plant fibers ceramics, metalwork, and vestiges of funeral ceremonies that reflect a unique culture. Address: Cll. 33 3 – 123 Centro, Plaza de Bolivar schedule: Tuesday to Friday from 10am. to 1pm. and […]

This characteristic colonial period house, where Simon Bolivar stayed on his way to Santa marta, belonged to the famous Marquis of Val Dehoyos, whose fortune came from importing flour and slaves. Its wide facade, finely carved wooden windows, spacious gardens and lounges reflect the architectural trends of the seventeenth century. Address: Cll. de la Factoria […]