Travel to Cartagena de Indias | Trip to Cartagena

Below we show the most important sights of the city of Cartagena de Indias in Colombia. A city noted in colonial times as one of the main ports of South America and of which many traces remain. It has numerous churches, convents, museums, fortresses, squares, parks and of course beaches where tourists can enjoy a pleasant stay in the tourist city of accounts is Colombia.
	*Sightseeing of Cartagena de Indias*
	*Square cars*	*Bolívar Park*
	It's situated next to the square of the clock in the area centic Cartagena de Indias and was the old square where slaves were traded. The portals of the square are known for their candy stores.	Called by various names such as Plaza of the Inquisition, Cathedral Square or Square Mayor, adopted this name in 1896 after placement of a statue of Simón Bolívar in the park.
	*India Catalina Monument*	*Church of the Holy Trinity*
	It's a monument made by the Spanish sculptor Eladio Gil Zambrano bronze in 1974 in Latin American woman symbolizes the indigenous race.	It's situated in the neighborhood of Gethsemane against Trinity Square and is a pretty simple style church located in a place that saw the birth of the independence of Cartagena.
	*St. Pedro Claver Convent*	*Neighborhoods Pie de la Popa*
	It was built by Jesuits in the seventeenth century and its name is due to the assistance given to the slaves Pedro Claver in Cartagena. He lived until his death in the convent and was popularly known as "The Apostle of us Blacks".	It's one of the first neighborhoods of Cartagena colonial house has much history and one of the largest malls in the country, the Caribbean Plaza where you can find everything you need.
	*Candelaria convent*	*Cartagena cathedral*
	It was built by Fray Alonso de la Cruz Paredes who built on an ancient church on a hill near the city of Cartagena. It served as a military outpost during the War of Independence and later in 1964 was restored by the Augustinian friars who became a symbol of the city and tourist site preference.	Its construction started in 1575 to replace the old cathedral made of wood and reeds. In 1586 it was partially destroyed by the assault on the city's pirate Francis Drake. Its reconstruction was carried out during the following years until its completion in 1612. Its interior boasts of its wooden altar with beautiful gold ornaments and marble walls.
	*Santo Domingo Church*	*The riprap*
	Founded in 1551 and is the oldest church in Cartagena de Indias. After being destroyed by fire in 1588 was restored and its interior features a picture of nineteenth-century Christ carved in wood and another of the Virgin with a crown of gold and emeralds.	This is a defensive military building constructed in 1721 by order of Viceroy de Villalonga which is located between Bocagrande and Tierra Bomba and impeded access of large vessels to protect ships and more destructive.
	*Fishermen ride*	*Colonial Museum*
	It's an architectural work done as a tribute to fishermen Cartagena both have contributed to the development of the city.	It's situated in the Palace of the Inquisition and has pieces from the time of the Inquisition, torture chamber and military objects.
	*Castle of San Felipe de Barajas*	*Golden Museum*
	It's the largest Spanish military fort in the New World built in 1536 and subsequently extended until 1657. It is considered the guardian of the city of Cartagena although on one occasion was successfully assaulted by Baron Pointis. Must for anyone traveling to Cartagena de Indias with beautiful views of the city from its central square.	It's situated in the Plaza Bolivar and opened by the Bank of the Republic in 1982. Contains pieces of metalwork, pottery, shells and bones of Zenú culture. It was a true advocate for culture in Cartagena received numerous visits from tourists and Colombians themselves who want to admire their crafts.
	*Modern Art Museum*	*The Bovedas*
	These are two attached buildings each other seventeenth century and nineteenth centuries which were respectively the Customs port of Cartagena and a bodega. Its origins date back to 1979 with a donation of paintings from the '50s that has subsequently been expanded in order to disseminate the culture and art.	Located in the Plaza of the vaults within the walled area, is comprised of 47 arches and 23 vaults. They date back to 1789 led by the architect Lorenzo de Solis and are of a military nature which served as a warehouse for storing food and equipment. Today harbor craft shops, antiques and taverns.
	*Rosario Islands National Park*	*Clock Tower*
	This is a National Park consists of 43 islands with rich seabed with abundant coral. We can find good beaches and many protected species such as shrimp, grouper, sea horses, dolphins or sea turtles.	It's a Gothic style building built by Juan de Herrera symbol of Cartagena in 1704 and on many occasions of Colombia itself. At the cross is the Plaza of the cars, the statue of San Pedro de Heredia and Portal de los Dulces.
	*Walls of Cartagena*	*Centennial Park*
	It's a defensive wall of classic military style located in the historic city of Cartagena was launched in 1586. Its length is about 11 km and 15 km wide and has 22 bastions where troops guarding to protect the city from pirates.	This is a park opened in 1911 to mark the centenary of the independence of Cartagena de Indias designed by Luis Felipe Jasper. It is a large wooded area that features a sports area, a skating track and a public library.
	*Indian Museum*	*Monument to the old boots*
	It's situated in the Plaza Bolivar and crafts shows in the indigenous cultures Sinu. Muisca and Tayrona.	It's located in the rear of the castle of San Felipe and was made in honor of a great poet of Cartagena, Luis Carlos López.
	*Bocagrande Beach*	*Neighborhood Gethsemane*
	It's an excellent beach in Cartagena de Indias, which has the best hotel offer in the city. It has all the necessary services to enjoy a pleasant holiday rentals such as hammocks, cafes, restaurants, nightclubs, hotels, shops and leisure areas varied.	It's one of the most charismatic of the city of Cartagena where in 1811 he first sought independence. In colonial times was the slave quarter and today houses the Centro de Convenciones Julio Cesar Turbay Ayala, the Church of the Third Order, the median of the Martyrs and the Centennial Park.
	*Big castle Bay*	*Volcano Totumo*
	This is a wonderful area with beautiful beaches bathed by a calm sea and with greenish hue. Its seabed is of great beauty by the abundance of animals that live there so it is suitable for diving.	It's a volcano located between Barranquilla and Cartagena, near Totumo Swamp, about 20 meters very popular and visited by foreign tourists and Colombians seeking to bathe in its curative mud.
	*Bocachica*	*Neighborhood La Matuna*
	It's accessible by boat from Cartagena and has good tourist facilities in addition to flat and quiet beaches with transparent water.	It's the main business district of Cartagena de Indias. It is situated next to the wall and is characterized by being composed of high-rise modern buildings.
	*The little lake*	*Hermitage Cabrero*
	This is one of the main tourist areas of town where they concentrate most of the hotels in Cartagena. We can find excellent beaches, hotels, restaurants and cafes and discotheques to enjoy the night.	It's a prominent place in this church lie the remains of Rafael Nuñez a prominent poet and writer, author of the national anthem of Colombia and president of the country four times.
	*Cerro de la Popa*	*Las Animas Bay*
	Is located about 150 meters high and 1 km from the Castle of San Felipe, is a very touristy place. Since you can see the Caribbean Sea, the Isle of Tierrabomba, the Old City, the nozzle and the whole city of Cartagena. It was named for the similarity to the stern of a boat.	This is a pier where tourist boats come and merchandise with a nice design and which include the dock of the Pegasos with sculptures that line the walls.
	*Mint*
	It's a building of colonial architecture that retains its original construction.

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