Cartagena Colombia, this fabulous destination holds the secrets of history within its walled city, on its balconies, and in the narrow stone walkways that inspired author Gabriel García Márquez, who was received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1982.
The city’s access to the Caribbean Sea and the beautiful beaches close to Cartagena provide the perfect place for rest or play in the perpetually pleasant weather. These white sand beaches are ideal for enjoying a cocktail or local dish, sunbathing, relaxing, or participating in water sports.
Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Cartagena, Colombia
Walled City Cartagena de Indias – World Heritage Colombia Cartagena Tourist Attractions Cartagena Colombia places to visit in colombia Tourist Attractions in Colombia Colombia Travel Guide Colombia
The walls of Cartagena de Indias are located in the Historical Center, in the walled city. This is a 15 minute drive from Rafael Núñez International Airport if you are arriving from abroad or another city. If you are utilizing ground travel, it is 45 minutes from the Cartagena Transport Terminal…
Corals Of The Rosary and Saint Bernard Islands Cartagena Tourist Attractions Cartagena Colombia places to visit in colombia Tourist Attractions in Colombia Colombia Travel Guide Colombia
9 Cartagena has more than 5 island complexes around it which in turn provide more than 20 beaches to visit and enjoy. The main and best beaches in the Cartagena area are found on the islands of Rosario, Barú, and San Bernardo…
St. Philip Of Barajas Castle (Castillo de San felipe de Barajas) Cartagena Tourist Attractions Cartagena Colombia places to visit in colombia Tourist Attractions in Colombia Colombia Travel Guide Colombia
8 In addition to the hundreds of years of history behind the area’s cobbled streets, you can explore the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, a magnificent castle dating back to the 17th century. Also, during this tour, you will be very close to some of the best restaurants in Cartagena…
Catedral de Cartagena (Catedral de Santa Catalina de Alejandría) Cartagena Tourist Attractions Cartagena Colombia places to visit in colombia Tourist Attractions in Colombia Colombia Travel Guide Colombia
7 The Cathedral of Cartagena in Colombia, officially the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria (Spanish: Catedral Basílica Metropolitana de Santa Catalina de Alejandría), is located in the historic centre of Cartagena. It is the episcopal see of the Archbishop of Cartagena de Indias, one of the oldest episcopal sees in…
Zenu Gold Museum (Museo del Oro Zenu) Cartagena Tourist Attractions Cartagena Colombia places to visit in colombia Tourist Attractions in Colombia Colombia Travel Guide Colombia
6 An agriculture-based economy, natural resources, and barter: that was the foundation of the Zenú people, whose legacy is preserved at the Zenú Gold Museum, opened by the Bank of the Republic in 1982. Gold jewelry and other pre-Columbian artifacts unearthed in Cordoba, Sucre, Bolivar, and Antioquia are on display…
Clock Tower (Torre del Reloj) Cartagena Cartagena Tourist Attractions Cartagena Colombia places to visit in colombia Tourist Attractions in Colombia Colombia Travel Guide Colombia
5 The Colombian coffee Region (Spanish: Eje Cafetero), also known as the Coffee Triangle (Spanish: Triángulo del Café) is a part of the Colombian Paisa region in the rural area of Colombia, famous for growing and production of a majority of the Colombian coffee, considered by some as the best coffee in the world…
Gethsemane Neighborhood (Barrio Getsemani) Cartagena Tourist Attractions Cartagena Colombia places to visit in colombia Tourist Attractions in Colombia Colombia Travel Guide Colombia
4 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…
Palace of Inquisition – Museo Historico de Cartagena Cartagena Tourist Attractions Cartagena Colombia places to visit in colombia Tourist Attractions in Colombia Colombia Travel Guide Colombia
3 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…
National Aviary of Colombia Cartagena Tourist Attractions Cartagena Colombia places to visit in colombia Tourist Attractions in Colombia Colombia Travel Guide Colombia
2 Aviario Nacional in Cartagena, Colombia, is conservation organization that seeks, through a modern and representative exhibition of avifauna in natural environments, to promote knowledge about Colombian biodiversity, its sustainable use and responsible management…
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1 Cartagena de Indias has many museums, monuments, streets, ramparts, colonial houses and various sites for the likes of all travelers, ideal to rediscover the story, or why not create your own…
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