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Things To Do / Cosas para hacer en Ctg
Cartagena
Cartagena de Indias is the undisputed queen of the Caribbean coast, a historic city of superbly preserved beauty lying within an impressive 13km of centuries-old colonial stone walls. Cartagena's Old Town is a Unesco World Heritage Site – a maze of cobbled alleys, balconies covered in bougainvillea, and massive churches that cast their shadows across leafy plazas.
Ciudad Amurallada
Fall head over heels for its beautiful Andalusian- style balconies, its cobblestone alleys and squares, the warm lighting of its street lamps, the magnificent churches and colorful colonial houses; its old, imposing doors adorned with elaborate knockers, and the 11-kilometer-long, 16th century city walls.
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
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. In 1984, UNESCO listed the castle, with the historic centre of the city of Cartagena, as a World Heritage Site.
Islas del Rosario
The Rosario Islands are an archipelago of 27 spectacular and coral islands. The white sandy beaches of the islands and the crystal-clear blue water will definitely take you to another place. The islands are also considered part of the national park that is protected by Colombia’s national park system for its unique coral reefs and marine organisms. The best time to visit is during the dry season from December to March.
Getsemani
Cartagena’s burgeoning hipster neighborhood, you can visit this during the day and see the murals, street art and beautiful architecture.
San Pedro Claver Church
It was built by the Jesuits in the 17th century, San Pedro Claver Church is the biggest attraction in the square that bears the same name. San Pedro Claver, was a great defender of the slaves in Cartagena de Indias, his remains are on the altar of the church. If you find it gorgeous on the outside, you will love it inside.
Salsa Night
Café Havana draws a mixed crowd of locals and ex-pats and welcomes talented live salsa bands who keep the crowd entertained until the early hours.
Museums
Cartagena has seven different museums in which you will be able to discover the indigenous cultures that inhabited the city, the life at the time of the colony, the modern art works, the pirate stories and the punishments of the Inquisition.
Our Favorite restaurants
We have put together the following list of restaurants to help you plan your culinary adventures in the city. We suggest you book some of these ahead of time if interested, as they tend to get very busy. 1. Juan del mar 2. Carmen 3. La Cevicheria 4. Harry Sasson Restaurant 5. Alma 6. Restaurante Maria 7. Bohemia 8. La Vitrola 9. Crepes and Waffles 10. El Baluarte San Francisco Javier