It is surprising that Cartagena de Indias, famous for being declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO due to its great cultural and historical importance, is not seen as one of the main reasons why tourists visit Colombia. In my opinion, La Ciudad Amurallada is considered as one of the must-see places.
Historia
Many cannot anchor on the coastline because the tide is very low. Even though it is a short distance, the sailors of the pirate ships, if their ship was sinking, could not anchor because the attention was called by the sharks that ate the sick ones, and in this way, it was a safe death for the crew members of the pirate ships. The lepers were thrown into the waters of the nearby sea to the port because they commented to us in a tour in the port that the sharks ate them. They even acquired very cruel strategies to maintain the protected city. One of the main reasons for this is the wall and the Castillo de San Felipe, which was built by Felipe Barajas. In fact, it is known as a city like Cartagena, which many pirates wanted to plunder, including the French and English.
Cartagena can be considered a city that was able to defend itself, since it was built by those who were equipped with weapons and knowledge, thanks to the strong presence of the Spanish settlers, which should not be forgotten.
When you enter the walled city, you will be amazed to see and experience everything there. During that time, you can visit the Palace of the Inquisition, where they exhibit common torture instruments (not for everyone to see). Right next to a church, you will find a window, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church, where you can see a window right next to a church,
The Zenú Gold Museum, which displays gold objects that were crafted by the Zenú culture before the Spanish conquest, is another one of the places I recommend. Additionally, you can visit the Museum of Modern Art (although I don’t consider it a must), the various churches like San Pedro de Claver, and you can admire many of the colonial houses that preserve their original facade.
Captivating and truly magical is a place. Here, Gabriel García Márquez, who comments that he lived in Cartagena for a long time, has his houses. It is even home to a university, and the city’s town hall is also located within it.
In Cartagena’s Walled City, you can still find a kind of taxis that resemble carriages, which are very common. The streets are adorned with ornaments and names, and the facades have remained intact. You can enter to relive the past by getting on one of the old carriages pulled by horses, as if stepping into a time machine.
Las antiguas casonas coloniales. La ciudad amurallada es muy limpia. Output: The old colonial houses. The walled city is very clean.
Some vendors preserve the culture of Colombia with their colorful outfits.
The tourists are all very friendly. You will be able to find crafts vendors and very typical shops on the street, up to the colonial façade, but entering them, you will find very expensive items that they keep in stock.
¿Y dónde se puede comer?
It is incredible how a restaurant can be so modern inside but still maintain the antique style of the city on the outside, without changing the facades of the buildings that are part of Cartagena’s Heritage of Humanity. One of the best things about it is its impressive decor, which is well-known as Waffles & Crepes. In Colombia, there are restaurants for all kinds of appetites and budgets, so eating out doesn’t have to be a problem.
¿Cómo llegar a la ciudad?
It is well known that tourists in Cartagena often get lost and pedestrians are not familiar with the city. Taxis are a popular means of transportation in the walled city, as they are both affordable and safe. It is easy to get around within Cartagena, as everything is conveniently located nearby.
¿Tiene coste la entrada?
The center of Cartagena is home to the walled city. It is free to enter, allowing visitors to freely explore all parts of the city.
Recomendaciones
A highly recommendable place. In general, the beauty of the location changes with the presence of the moon, so one should go both during the day and at night. It is possible to hire a guide and even rent bicycles for a tour, which I highly recommend.