Guidebook for Cartagena

Daniel & Mariana
Daniel & Mariana
Guidebook for Cartagena

Food Scene

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La Fontana Trattoria & Wine Bar
Calle 6 Carrera 2
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Frisby
7-16 Cra. 2
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Restaurante La Perla Cartagena
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Juan Del Mar Restaurante
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Burger King San Martin
8-105 Carrera 2
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McDonald's
2 Cra. 2
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bar and restaurant in getsmani - situated on the old wall
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Casa de la Cerveza
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bar and restaurant in getsmani - situated on the old wall
very romantic - it is better to make a reservation to be sure to have a place
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Restaurante Club de Pesca
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very romantic - it is better to make a reservation to be sure to have a place
behind the building
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Restaurante-Bar Intriga Tropical
1 Cl. 1A
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behind the building
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Restaurante El Muelle del Chef
15 San Martín
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Dolce E Salato
4 Cra. 3
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probably the best pizza in town
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La Diva
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probably the best pizza in town
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Juan Valdez Café
7-17 Cra. 2
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Di Silvio Trattoria Getsemani
#9 - 72 Calle 29
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El León de Baviera
10B-65 Cl. 24
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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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Marzola Parrilla Argentina
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La Girolata
36-86 Playa de la Artilleria
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Montesacro Resto Bar
04 Cl. 33
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Di Silvio Trattoria Getsemani
#9 - 72 Calle 29
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Montesacro Resto Bar
04 Cl. 33
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Restaurante Marea Cartagena
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Restaurante Bar La Vitrola
33-66 Cra. 2
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Restaurante Peru Gourmet
Via Manzanillo
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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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Drinks & Nightlife

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Mister Babilla
8B-126 Calle 25
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Café Havana
ESQUINA Cra. 10
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SALSA DONDE FIDEL
Carrera 4
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BABAR
Calle 31 Cl. de San Juan de Dios
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Bar Tu Candela
#32-25 Cra. 7
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Fragma Club
#36-86 Cra. 2
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Café del Mar Ltda.
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Sightseeing

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.
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Klášter 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.
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
24-66 Cra. 8
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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.
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Plaza de San Diego
7 - 46 Calle Stuart
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This is the largest and oldest square in the old town and was used as a parade ground. In colonial times, all the important governmental and administrative buildings were here. The old Royal Customs House was restored and is now the City Hall. A statue of Christopher Columbus stands in the center of the square.
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Náměstí Aduana
130 Calle 32
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This is the largest and oldest square in the old town and was used as a parade ground. In colonial times, all the important governmental and administrative buildings were here. The old Royal Customs House was restored and is now the City Hall. A statue of Christopher Columbus stands in the center of the square.
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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Plaza de San Pedro Claver
Plaza de 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.
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Hradby Cartagena
Calle de la Serrezuela
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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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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.
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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Farnost svatého Petra Clavera
30-01 Cra. 4
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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
33-60 Cra. 3
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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.
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
17-85 Calle 32
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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.
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.
Estación Plaza Fernandez de Madrid
Calle 37
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.
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.
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.
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.

Parks & Nature

Hotel Cocoliso Island Resort
nice place near the reef to snorkel / lugar cerca del arecife para hacer snorkeling
Eco-hotel Isla del Sol
nice place near the reef to snorkel / lugar cerca del arecife para hacer snorkeling
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Tierra Bomba
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Botanická zahrada v Cartageně "Guillermo Piñeres"
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Island del Rosario are different islands that you can visit, good for relaxing or snorkeling. in the center by muelle turistco you can buy your tickets to the island directly.
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Rosario Islands
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Island del Rosario are different islands that you can visit, good for relaxing or snorkeling. in the center by muelle turistco you can buy your tickets to the island directly.

Arts & Culture

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Teatro Heredia
38-1 Cra. 3
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Museo de Las Fortificaciones
Carrera 11
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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 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.
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.
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.

Shopping

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Mall Plaza El Castillo
Carrera 13 Av. Pedro De Heredia
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next good gym and cinema inside
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Bocagrande Square Mall
12-118 Cra. 1
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next good gym and cinema inside

Essentials

24 h supermarket
26 místní doporučují
Carulla Castillo Grande Nuevo
6-12 Carrera 4
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24 h supermarket
Farmacia 24 h
8 místní doporučují
Farmatodo Castillo Grande
Carrera 5
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Farmacia 24 h
Hospital con urgencia 5 minutos del edificio
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NUEVO HOSPITAL DE BOCAGRANDE
6-49 Cl. 5
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Hospital con urgencia 5 minutos del edificio
Bodytech is a famous and modern gym, there is a new one in the shopping center plaza bocagrande, 5 minutes by taxi. (25 min. walking distance) other two smaller gyms you can find in the third avenue form bocagrande
Bodytech — Caribe Plaza
22-108 Cra. 22
Bodytech is a famous and modern gym, there is a new one in the shopping center plaza bocagrande, 5 minutes by taxi. (25 min. walking distance) other two smaller gyms you can find in the third avenue form bocagrande