
Things To Do In Cartagena – Top-rated tours & day trips
Discover the best Places of Interest, Tourist Attractions, Destinations in San Andrés Islands Colombia
Enjoy our guide of the best things to do in Cartagena, if you is looking for activities, adventure, attractions & places to visit of interest in the area by travel & leisure.
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The tour consists of a specialized tourist circuit with 13 stops, where we show you the most important historical sites of the city, you can go up and down as many times as you want and visit attractions, restaurants, shops and much more…
Monument to the Old Shoes Cartagena de Indias
One of the most beloved Colombian sculptures lies behind the San Felipe Castle: a bronze sculpture of a pair of old shoes. It is quite common to see tourists climb in and take pictures of themselves inside the shoes…
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Day Trip from Cartagena
Spanish colonial buildings and strumming street guitarists set the mood for a romantic horse-drawn carriage of Cartagena at night. Admire the beauty of colorful 18th-century buildings as you clip-clop around the old walled city and the modern Bocagrande.
Tour of the Mangrove Swamps off La Boquilla
If you’ve got a green streak and you’d like to try something focused on nature, here’s a fantastic way to spend the morning with your friends of family. In this three hour guided tour, we’ll take you from your hotel to the old village of Boquilla where you’ll make your way by canoe into “La Cienaga de La Vergin” – the ancient, foliage-covered tunnels of the mangrove forest. In fact, our route matches that of the Spaniards in the 17th century.
Emerald Tour in Cartagena de Indias
At the time of the colony, Cartagena de Indias became the main trading port in the New World. Indigenous traded Goods, like gold, Emeralds, silver, mother of pearl, the most valuable treasure. These jewels fell into the hands of the spanish Conquistadores and the Emerald was prized for its sparkling green color.
Kitesurfing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, surfing and Jetskis
Cartagena’s calm waters and consistently windy conditions make it a famed location for the addictive sport of Kitesurfing. Enthusiasts come from all over the world to experience the thrill of whipping along the water’s surface or (if they’re brave) flying through the air. The beach-based schools also offer other activities such as windsurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, surfing, kayaks, jetskis and fishing.
Walled City Cartagena de Indias – World Heritage Colombia
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…
La Candelaria Convent On The Stern Hill (Convento de la Candelaria en el Cerro de la Popa) Cartagena de Indias – Colombia Travel Guide
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…
Town Squares in Cartagena de Indias
Cartagena and its historic town has about 8 town squares that date back to colonial times. These squares have change names trough out the years for many reasons…
Beaches of Cartagena de Indias
Exuberant landscapes, picturesque places, ample beaches, beautiful islands. The ideal plan is to alternate the visits to historic places with visits to the islands and beaches which abound in Cartagena de Indias and its surroundings…
St. Philip Of Barajas Castle (Castillo de San felipe de Barajas) Cartagena de Indias – Colombia Travel Guide
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…