Cartagena is perhaps the most photogenic city in the Americas: with its colorful colonial buildings, beautiful churches, and stunning squares and plazas, the “Jewel of the Indies” is one of Colombia’s most popular tourist destinations with good reason.
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.
Cartagena’s squares and plazas in particular are wonderful places to spend time:
St. Peter Square (Plaza de San Pedro) Cartagena de Indias Cartagena Tourist Attractions Cartagena Colombia places to visit in colombia Tourist Attractions in Colombia travel guides Colombia
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 history of this jesuit missionary…
St. Dominic Square (Plaza Santo Domingo) Cartagena de Indias Cartagena Tourist Attractions Cartagena Colombia places to visit in colombia Tourist Attractions in Colombia travel guides Colombia
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)….
Bolivar Square (Plaza de Bolivar) Cartagena de Indias Cartagena Tourist Attractions Cartagena Colombia places to visit in colombia Tourist Attractions in Colombia travel guides Colombia
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…
St. Theresa Square(Plaza de Santa Teresa) Cartagena de Indias Cartagena Tourist Attractions Cartagena Colombia places to visit in colombia Tourist Attractions in Colombia travel guides Colombia
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…
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