• Old Town
  

  
  Cartagena's main attraction is its historic old town surrounded by the city wall. Main entrance is the Clock Tower building. The oldest part of Cartagena is around Plaza Trinidad in Getsemaní.
  
  

• Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
  

  
  The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is a fortress in the city of Cartagena, Colombia. The castle is located on the Hill of San Lázaro in a strategic location, dominating approaches to the city by land or sea.
  
  

• Las Bóvedas
  

  
  Las Bóvedas are a structure in the Old City of Cartagena in Colombia, attached to the walls. The Caribbean Sea is visible from the top of the structure. They were built as dungeons.
  
  

• Playa Blanca
  

  
  Playa Blanca,definitely is the best beach close to Cartagena - you can reach it overland or by boat.With its white sand & crystal water Playa Blanca is probably one of the best “playas” in Colombia. It is definitly worth to stay there for some days. There are several places where you can rent hammocks, get food & drinks.
  
  

• Teatro Heredia
  

  
  This stunning theatre, designed by Luis Felipe Jaspe, rivals any in the world for its ornate gold-leaf interior. Notice the unique Cartagena main stage curtain. Try especially to see anything by the local ballet company.
  
  

• Nightlife
  

  
  Plenty of choices in Bocagrande, in the center of town, El Centro, and Getsemani for tabernas, discos and bars. All the nightlife is lively, with Caribbean and Colombian music.
  
  

• Chiva Bus
  

  
  Chiva Bus is a famous fun activity in Cartagena. If you've visited Cartagena for even a day you've undoubtedly seen the open air, colorful buses going through the city loaded with people having fun, drinking and enjoying the loud beat of local music. A good activity for couples, families or groups.
  
  

• Rosario Islands
  

  
  The Islas del Rosario is one of Natural National Parks of Colombia, created in order to protect one of the most important coral reefs of the Colombian Caribbean coast.
  
  

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