Cartagena
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Cartagena

Colombia

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Best areas to stay

City center, near the first stop, or close to reliable transit.

Best time to visit

Mornings for major sights; evenings for food, markets, and waterfront walks.

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  • Start early when visiting headline sights in Cartagena; midday is better for meals, markets, and indoor stops.
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  • Stay near the center or first planned stop if you want easier mornings in Cartagena.

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San Felipe de Barajas Fort

San Felipe de Barajas Fort

Museum4.7

Cielo mar, La Boquilla, Cl. 31, Pie Del Cerro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Walls of Cartagena

Walls of Cartagena

Attraction4.8

Cl. de la Serrezuela, San Diego, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

Monday: Open 24 hours

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Centro Histórico de Cartagena

Centro Histórico de Cartagena

Attraction4.8

Cra. 7 #32-41, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

Monday: Open 24 hours

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Plaza de Santo Domingo

Plaza de Santo Domingo

Heritage4.6

Cl. 35, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

Monday: Open 24 hours

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Convent of Santa Cruz de la Popa

Convent of Santa Cruz de la Popa

Heritage4.6

Cl. 37, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

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Plaza de Santa Teresa

Plaza de Santa Teresa

Attraction4.7

Cra. 2, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

Monday: Open 24 hours

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Las Bóvedas

Las Bóvedas

Attraction4.5

San Diego, Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia

Monday: 8:50 AM – 7:00 PM

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RESTAURANTE EL BURLADOR Mediterráneo - Caribe (Cartagena)

RESTAURANTE EL BURLADOR Mediterráneo - Caribe (Cartagena)

Food4.8

Calle Santo Domingo, Cra. 3 #33-88, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

Monday: 12:30 – 10:30 PM

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Buena Vida Marisquería - Cartagena

Buena Vida Marisquería - Cartagena

Food4.8

Centro histórico, Cl. del Porvenir #Esquina, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

Monday: 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM

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EL BALUARTE SAN FRANCISCO JAVIER

EL BALUARTE SAN FRANCISCO JAVIER

Food4.6

Cl. 31, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

Monday: 4:30 – 10:30 PM

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La Mulata

La Mulata

Food4.6

gg 4Cl. del, Cl. del Quero #9 58, San Diego, Cartagena de Indi4as, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

Monday: Closed

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RESTAURANTE CANDÉ Cocina 100% Cartagenera

RESTAURANTE CANDÉ Cocina 100% Cartagenera

Food4.6

San Diego, Cra 10, Cl. de la Serrezuela #No 39-02, San Diego, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

Monday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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