Guidebook for Cartagena

Daniel & Mariana
Daniel & Mariana
Guidebook for Cartagena

Food scene

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La Girolata
36-86 Playa de la Artilleria
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Marzola Parrilla Argentina
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Crepes & Waffles
4 #31-24 Pl. de San Pedro Claver
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Crepes & Waffles
4 #31-24 Pl. de San Pedro Claver
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Juan Valdez Café
7-17 Cra. 2
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Dolce E Salato
4 Cra. 3
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Restaurante-Bar Intriga Tropical
1 Cl. 1A
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Casa de la Cerveza
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Restaurante Club de Pesca
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El León de Baviera
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Boka Restaurante
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Di Silvio Trattoria Getsemani
#9 - 72 Calle 29
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Restaurante La Perla Cartagena
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McDonald's
2 Cra. 2
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Burger King San Martin
8-105 Carrera 2
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Frisby
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Montesacro Resto Bar
04 Cl. 33
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La Fontana Trattoria & Wine Bar
Calle 6 Carrera 2
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Restaurante Marea Cartagena
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Da Pietro Centro - Restaurante Italiano
N° 38-71 Cra. 8
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Restaurante Peru Gourmet
Via Manzanillo
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Restaurante San Valentin
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Kokoa Sushi Wok
#30-40 Cra. 10
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Zona 6 Food Hall
3-24 Cl. 6
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Fragma Club
#36-86 Cra. 2
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Nightlife

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Café del Mar Ltda.
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Fragma Club
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Bar Tu Candela
#32-25 Cra. 7
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SALSA DONDE FIDEL
Carrera 4
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Café Havana
ESQUINA Cra. 10
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Mister Babilla
8B-126 Calle 25
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Shopping Center

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Centro Comercial Mall Plaza
35-32 Cra. 14
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Bocagrande Square Mall
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Parks & Nature

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Rosario Islands
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Botaniska trädgården i Cartagena "Guillermo Piñeres"
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Tierra Bomba Island
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Colombias National Aviary
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Eco-hotel Isla del Sol
Hotel Cocoliso Resort

Sightseeing

The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is a fortress in the city of Cartagena, Colombia. The castle is located on the Hill of San Lázaro in a strategic location, dominating approaches to the city by land or sea. It was built by the Spanish during the colonial era. Construction began in the year 1536, and it was originally known as the Castillo de San Lázaro, It was expanded in 1657.
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Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
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The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is a fortress in the city of Cartagena, Colombia. The castle is located on the Hill of San Lázaro in a strategic location, dominating approaches to the city by land or sea. It was built by the Spanish during the colonial era. Construction began in the year 1536, and it was originally known as the Castillo de San Lázaro, It was expanded in 1657.
Spanish: Pedro Claver (26 June 1581 – 8 September 1654) was a Spanish Jesuit priest and missionary born in Verdú (Catalonia) who, due to his life and work, became the patron saint of slaves, the Republic of Colombia and ministry to African Americans. During the 40 years of his ministry in Colombia it is estimated he personally baptized around 300,000 people. He is also patron saint for seafarers.
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Församlingen San Pedro Claver
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Spanish: Pedro Claver (26 June 1581 – 8 September 1654) was a Spanish Jesuit priest and missionary born in Verdú (Catalonia) who, due to his life and work, became the patron saint of slaves, the Republic of Colombia and ministry to African Americans. During the 40 years of his ministry in Colombia it is estimated he personally baptized around 300,000 people. He is also patron saint for seafarers.
It is the oldest church in Cartagena de Indias. It was founded in 1551 and its construction, which started at the end of the XVIth century was very accidented. Highlighted on its facade are the two bodies main entrance, the superior with less height containing an image of Santo Domingo on the center and two lateral windows, also the convex frieze.
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Santo Domingo Church
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It is the oldest church in Cartagena de Indias. It was founded in 1551 and its construction, which started at the end of the XVIth century was very accidented. Highlighted on its facade are the two bodies main entrance, the superior with less height containing an image of Santo Domingo on the center and two lateral windows, also the convex frieze.
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 the Americas. The cathedral is dedicated to Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
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Parroquia de La Catedral
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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 the Americas. The cathedral is dedicated to Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
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Cartagenas murar
Calle de la Serrezuela
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This cozy, shaded square sits in the heart of Cartagena’s historic Walled City and is a haven for travelers and locals alike. There are plenty of benches and places to sit under the shade of trees to escape the heat of the day while exploring Cartagena. The Plaza de Bolivar is also the perfect spot to see and hear traditional dance and music displayed by local artists while you rest.
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Bolivar-parken
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This cozy, shaded square sits in the heart of Cartagena’s historic Walled City and is a haven for travelers and locals alike. There are plenty of benches and places to sit under the shade of trees to escape the heat of the day while exploring Cartagena. The Plaza de Bolivar is also the perfect spot to see and hear traditional dance and music displayed by local artists while you rest.
The principal entrance of the old city of Cartagena de Indias is made by the tour of the Public Clock. At first, the clock tour had only one arch to enter, the middle one. Originally, the door had a weapon room and a chapel in the interior and was replaced by two other arches in the XVIII century. - See more at: http://www.cartagena-indias.com/en/Places/clock.html#sthash.iXbrWBax.dpuf The Gate and Clock Tower (“la Puerta y la Torre del Reloj”) can be seen at the main entrance of the walled city. Of the three open doors there, only the central one existed originally; the other two were occupied by a gunroom and a chapel. In 1874, a clock was brought from the United States, and 63 years later it was replaced by the current clock, imported from Switzerland.
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Torre del Reloj
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The principal entrance of the old city of Cartagena de Indias is made by the tour of the Public Clock. At first, the clock tour had only one arch to enter, the middle one. Originally, the door had a weapon room and a chapel in the interior and was replaced by two other arches in the XVIII century. - See more at: http://www.cartagena-indias.com/en/Places/clock.html#sthash.iXbrWBax.dpuf The Gate and Clock Tower (“la Puerta y la Torre del Reloj”) can be seen at the main entrance of the walled city. Of the three open doors there, only the central one existed originally; the other two were occupied by a gunroom and a chapel. In 1874, a clock was brought from the United States, and 63 years later it was replaced by the current clock, imported from Switzerland.
On a 150m-high hill, the highest point in Cartagena, stands this convent. A beautiful image of La Virgen de la Candelaria, the patroness of the city, is in the convent's chapel, and there's a charming flower-filled patio. The views from here are outstanding and stretch all over the city. mejor vista sobre Cartagena / Best view over Cartagena
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Klostret Santa Cruz de la Popa
Calle 37
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On a 150m-high hill, the highest point in Cartagena, stands this convent. A beautiful image of La Virgen de la Candelaria, the patroness of the city, is in the convent's chapel, and there's a charming flower-filled patio. The views from here are outstanding and stretch all over the city. mejor vista sobre Cartagena / Best view over Cartagena
In the surrounding area you will find Santo Toribio Church, the last church built in the walled city, and next to it, Fernandez de Madrid Square, in honor of Cartagena’s hero Jose Fernandez de Madrid, whose statue can be seen here.
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Plaza Fernandez Madrid
37-14 Carrera 8
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In the surrounding area you will find Santo Toribio Church, the last church built in the walled city, and next to it, Fernandez de Madrid Square, in honor of Cartagena’s hero Jose Fernandez de Madrid, whose statue can be seen here.
The monument at the main entrance to the old town from the mainland is a tribute to the Carib people, the group that inhabited this land before the Spanish Conquest. The lovely bronze statue depicts Catalina, a beautiful Carib woman who served as interpreter to Pedro de Heredia upon the arrival of the Spaniards. The statue was forged in 1974 by Eladio Gil, a Spanish sculptor living in Cartagena.
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India Catalina Park
C32
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The monument at the main entrance to the old town from the mainland is a tribute to the Carib people, the group that inhabited this land before the Spanish Conquest. The lovely bronze statue depicts Catalina, a beautiful Carib woman who served as interpreter to Pedro de Heredia upon the arrival of the Spaniards. The statue was forged in 1974 by Eladio Gil, a Spanish sculptor living in Cartagena.
Previously known as Plaza de la Yerba, the triangular plaza just behind Puerta del Reloj was once used as a market for enslaved people. It is lined with old balconied houses with colonial arches at ground level. The arcaded walkway, known as El Portal de los Dulces, is today lined with confectionery stands selling local sweets. The statue of the city's founder, Pedro de Heredia, is in the middle of the plaza.
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Plaza de los Coches
Carrera 7
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Previously known as Plaza de la Yerba, the triangular plaza just behind Puerta del Reloj was once used as a market for enslaved people. It is lined with old balconied houses with colonial arches at ground level. The arcaded walkway, known as El Portal de los Dulces, is today lined with confectionery stands selling local sweets. The statue of the city's founder, Pedro de Heredia, is in the middle of the plaza.

Arts & Culture

Also known as the Inquisition Palace, (Spanish: Palacio de la Inquisición) is an eighteenth-century the seat of the Holy Office of the Inquisition in Cartagena, now in modern Colombia. Finished around 1770, it currently serves as a museum showcasing the torture equipment used, as well as other historical artifacts. it faces the Parque de Bolívar.
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Palace of Inquisition
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Also known as the Inquisition Palace, (Spanish: Palacio de la Inquisición) is an eighteenth-century the seat of the Holy Office of the Inquisition in Cartagena, now in modern Colombia. Finished around 1770, it currently serves as a museum showcasing the torture equipment used, as well as other historical artifacts. it faces the Parque de Bolívar.
Is a permanent exhibitions relating to: the Military Naval History of Cartagena de Indias, Universal Navigation, the Colombian Navy, including current times. Plus exhibitions representing the Colonial and early Republican periods.
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Museo Naval Del Caribe
3-26 Cl. de San Juan de Dios
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Is a permanent exhibitions relating to: the Military Naval History of Cartagena de Indias, Universal Navigation, the Colombian Navy, including current times. Plus exhibitions representing the Colonial and early Republican periods.
Housing a small but important collection of historical works by artist, Alejandro Obregon and Enrique Grau, Cartagena's Museum of Modern Art is an essential pit-stop for culture vultures looking to savour the Caribbean influence on Colombian art. Founded in 1959 in a former Customs House on the corner of Plaza San Pedro de Claver, the museum keeps its permanent collection on the ground floor and holds temporary exhibitions upstairs.
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Museo de Arte Moderno
69b69 Cl. 31
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Housing a small but important collection of historical works by artist, Alejandro Obregon and Enrique Grau, Cartagena's Museum of Modern Art is an essential pit-stop for culture vultures looking to savour the Caribbean influence on Colombian art. Founded in 1959 in a former Customs House on the corner of Plaza San Pedro de Claver, the museum keeps its permanent collection on the ground floor and holds temporary exhibitions upstairs.
Inaugurated by Banco de La República, in 1982 it opens its doors to the public in Cartagena de Indias with a collection of gold and ceramic of the main pre columbian cultures. The Gold Museum is located in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, within the walled sector, Plaza de Bolivar.
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Museo del Oro Zenú
33-26 Parque de Bolívar
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Inaugurated by Banco de La República, in 1982 it opens its doors to the public in Cartagena de Indias with a collection of gold and ceramic of the main pre columbian cultures. The Gold Museum is located in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, within the walled sector, Plaza de Bolivar.
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Museo de Las Fortificaciones
Carrera 11
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is located in the city's historical downtown and inaugurated in 1905. This theater was inspired by the iconic theaters in Italy. It can welcome an audience of up to 650 spectators.
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Teatro Heredia
38-1 Cra. 3
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is located in the city's historical downtown and inaugurated in 1905. This theater was inspired by the iconic theaters in Italy. It can welcome an audience of up to 650 spectators.

Essentials

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Carulla Castillo Grande Nuevo
6-12 Carrera 4
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Farmatodo Castillo Grande
Carrera 5
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NUEVO HOSPITAL DE BOCAGRANDE
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Bodytech — Bocagrande
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