CARTAGENA TOP SPOTS
Natural Attractions
The National Aviary is an absolutely fantastic place for bird observation, the place is very nice and well organized, in addition to that you can find restaruants and a very nice gift shop. They also offer a prey bird show in which a trained hawk catches bait in the air.
By visiting it you also help local wildlife because the Aviary harbors endangered species.
Kids love it and it is the perfect plan if you want to spend a nice day wit your familiy or simply taking amazing shots.
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Aviario Nacional de Colombia
The National Aviary is an absolutely fantastic place for bird observation, the place is very nice and well organized, in addition to that you can find restaruants and a very nice gift shop. They also offer a prey bird show in which a trained hawk catches bait in the air.
By visiting it you also help local wildlife because the Aviary harbors endangered species.
Kids love it and it is the perfect plan if you want to spend a nice day wit your familiy or simply taking amazing shots.
This is a very peaceful natural scenery where you can learn about local wildlife and plants, there is also a gang of howler monkeys (Alouatta seniculus) who wander freely within the botanical garden area so if you are lucky you may see them. This is very nice because they are not inside a cage.
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Jardín Botánico de Cartagena "Guillermo Piñeres"
This is a very peaceful natural scenery where you can learn about local wildlife and plants, there is also a gang of howler monkeys (Alouatta seniculus) who wander freely within the botanical garden area so if you are lucky you may see them. This is very nice because they are not inside a cage.
This a nice park within the city where you can walk around a mangroove and understand its importance and function in the nearby ecosystmes.
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Parque Espiritu del Manglar
This a nice park within the city where you can walk around a mangroove and understand its importance and function in the nearby ecosystmes.
Historical Sites
This is an amazing and emblematic Spanish fortress from the XVII Century it is very well preserved and makes part of the defense system of Cartagena as one of the mos important ports of the Spanish Crown.
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Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
17-85 Calle 32This is an amazing and emblematic Spanish fortress from the XVII Century it is very well preserved and makes part of the defense system of Cartagena as one of the mos important ports of the Spanish Crown.
This is by far the best historic museum of Cartagena, not only you will learn very interesting facts of the naval history of Cartagena. For example, did you now that one of the biggest defeats of British Royal Navy occured in Cartagena? https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2015/11/151102-colombia-shipwreck-cartagena-battle-1700s/
You can also learn very interesting facts about the histiry of Cartagena, its grow and problems throughout its history.
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Museo Naval Del Caribe
3-26 Cl. de San Juan de DiosThis is by far the best historic museum of Cartagena, not only you will learn very interesting facts of the naval history of Cartagena. For example, did you now that one of the biggest defeats of British Royal Navy occured in Cartagena? https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2015/11/151102-colombia-shipwreck-cartagena-battle-1700s/
You can also learn very interesting facts about the histiry of Cartagena, its grow and problems throughout its history.
On the one hand, this place is a very important historical site because is one of the first strongholds of the walled city, on the other hand you can have a drink enjoying a wonderful view of the sunset over the Caribbean sea and the plaza of the Santa Clara Convent (now a luxurious hotel).
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Baluarte de San Francisco Javier
Calle 31On the one hand, this place is a very important historical site because is one of the first strongholds of the walled city, on the other hand you can have a drink enjoying a wonderful view of the sunset over the Caribbean sea and the plaza of the Santa Clara Convent (now a luxurious hotel).
Bars
This is a very nice rooftop with a fantastic view of the centre where you can relax, have a nice meal and a few drinks.
This a fantastic four storey bar with a fantastic terrace on the top where you can eat and have a few drinks and dance of course.
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Alquimico Bar
##34-24 Cl. del ColegioThis a fantastic four storey bar with a fantastic terrace on the top where you can eat and have a few drinks and dance of course.
Townhouse Boutique Hotel & Rooftop
#36-88 Cra. 7This bar and restaurant is located on the top of Santo Domingo Stronghold which is the biggest of the walled city, here you can enjoy some drinks with the most fantastic view of the sunset and a refreshing breeze. Just make sure to book on time.
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Café del Mar Ltda.
This bar and restaurant is located on the top of Santo Domingo Stronghold which is the biggest of the walled city, here you can enjoy some drinks with the most fantastic view of the sunset and a refreshing breeze. Just make sure to book on time.
Gastronomía
This is clearly one of the best restaurants in Cartagena. Dishes are fantastic, live music is great and it is located in the heart of the walled city.
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Mistura Cartagena
This is clearly one of the best restaurants in Cartagena. Dishes are fantastic, live music is great and it is located in the heart of the walled city.
Mangata de tierra y agua
3-2 Cl. 8This is a very nice restaurant in Bocagrande, nearby the apartment.
This restaurant located at the bohemian neighbourhood of Getsemaní is fantastic not also pizzas are great, the resataurant is located right in the corner of the plaza of Santísima Trinidad Church, where a lot of people gather to watch street artists, talk and have a beer.
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Demente
29-29 Cra. 10This restaurant located at the bohemian neighbourhood of Getsemaní is fantastic not also pizzas are great, the resataurant is located right in the corner of the plaza of Santísima Trinidad Church, where a lot of people gather to watch street artists, talk and have a beer.
This coffee shop is fantastic, you can taste all kinds of coffee and meanwhile you can take shelter from the sometimes mercyless heat of Cartagena. You can also play cards and othet table games.
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Epoca Espresso Bar - Arzobispado
34-52 Carrera 5This coffee shop is fantastic, you can taste all kinds of coffee and meanwhile you can take shelter from the sometimes mercyless heat of Cartagena. You can also play cards and othet table games.
This beautiful and well preserved park is surrounded by fantastic bars and restaurants, you can relax sitting on one of the benches, there are also bars with live music in the plaza. If you are at the citiy center you cannot miss this place.
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Plaza Fernandez Madrid
37-14 Carrera 8This beautiful and well preserved park is surrounded by fantastic bars and restaurants, you can relax sitting on one of the benches, there are also bars with live music in the plaza. If you are at the citiy center you cannot miss this place.
Here you can find Mediterranean and Lebanese food.
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M Cocina Arabe
3-24 Cl. 6Here you can find Mediterranean and Lebanese food.
If you like Italian food this is a fine place to have some pasta.
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Semolina Plaza Bocagrande
12-118 Cra. 1If you like Italian food this is a fine place to have some pasta.
This a tiny restaurant nearby the walled city with fantastic typical and Caribbean food at reasonable prices.
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La Cocina de Pepina
#9a-06 Cl. 25This a tiny restaurant nearby the walled city with fantastic typical and Caribbean food at reasonable prices.
if you like shrimps "Ceviches" and "Cocteles de Camarón" (shrimp cocktails), you should try this place.
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La Laguna Azul Cocktails
8B-74 Media Luna 8Bif you like shrimps "Ceviches" and "Cocteles de Camarón" (shrimp cocktails), you should try this place.
If you want a nice and calmed dinner away from the city center, this is just the right the place. In top of that, it is located right in front of the harbour.
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Verona Pizzería Gourmet
#2422 Dg. 20If you want a nice and calmed dinner away from the city center, this is just the right the place. In top of that, it is located right in front of the harbour.
Lugares emblemáticos
This hill alongside with its Monasteryu on the top is an emblematic place of Cartagena. From here you can enjoy magnific views of the city and the bay.
The Monastery built in 1606 is well preserved and its history is quite interesting.
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Monasterio de La Popa
This hill alongside with its Monasteryu on the top is an emblematic place of Cartagena. From here you can enjoy magnific views of the city and the bay.
The Monastery built in 1606 is well preserved and its history is quite interesting.
Barrios
This is a very picturesque and bohemian quarter of Cartagena. If you want to feel the rythm of the city you should stroll around this neighbourhood.
Getsemani