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Cartagena Attractions
Your guide to the top places to visit in Cartagena, Colombia's walled city.
Things to do in Cartagena – top Cartagena must-see attractions
Cartagena, Colombia is where centuries of colonial history show up in every cobblestone, fortress wall, and faded pastel facade. The city packs in everything from a 16th-century castle and a UNESCO-listed walled district to a bohemian neighborhood covered in murals. Walk through the tunnels of Castillo de San Felipe, browse souvenirs at the historic Las Bovedas vaults, or soak in a mud bath at the quirky El Totumo volcano just outside the city. Ready to explore? Here's your go-to list of places to visit in Cartagena, Colombia.
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Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
Why visit?
- Underground tunnel network
- Panoramic city views
- 17th-century battlements
Walled City of Cartagena
Why visit?
- UNESCO World Heritage walls
- Colonial plazas & churches
- 13km of defensive ramparts
Palace of the Inquisition
Why visit?
- 18th-century Baroque facade
- Colonial torture instruments
- Museo Histórico exhibits
Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver
Why visit?
- 1580s Jesuit architecture
- Pre-Columbian art collection
- Saint Peter Claver's tomb
Clock Tower
Why visit?
- 19th-century Swiss clock
- Original colonial gateway
- Old Town entry arch
Las Bovedas
Why visit?
- 47 arches & 23 domes
- Former colonial dungeons
- Local craft souvenir shops
Cerro de La Popa
Why visit?
- Highest point in Cartagena
- 1606 Augustinian convent
- 360° panoramic city views
Art & Culture Lovers
Getsemani Neighborhood
Why visit?
- Open-air street murals
- Plaza de la Trinidad
- Colonial-era architecture
Adventure Seekers
El Totumo Mud Volcano
Why visit?
- Natural therapeutic mud bath
- 15-meter mud-filled crater
- On-site freshwater rinse
Zenu Gold Museum
Why visit?
- Zenú pre-Columbian goldwork
- Indigenous ceramic collection
- Free museum admission