Around The City in Cartagena

Around The City of Cartagena

Whether you decide to take a walking tour, a day tour, or a night tour called
"Rumba en Chiva" you will enjoy the historic and modern city of CARTAGENA

Over the years Cartagena has changed to turn into one of the most popular
destinations to visit either for leisure or business. The newer and modern areas
of El Laguito (where the apartment is located) Bocagrande, the restaurants,
bars and clubs are there to cater the visitors.

The Clock Tower (Torre del Reloj)

The Clock Tower is the main entrance to the old city, and it represents
Cartagena's symbol. It was built at the beginning of XVIII Century, but it was
completed in the 19th Century. It was known as the main gate to enter the
Walled City, and it was called the Bridge Gate. The four sided clock tower was
added in 1888 as it stands today. In front of the tower there is a statue of the
city founder, Pedro de Heredia.

           La Popa Convent

Being the highest hill in the city (150 meters.) it was chosen as the place to
build the Barefooted Augustinian Priest's Convent in 1607. This hill was
originally named "The Stern of the Galley" due to its similarity to this part of the
vessels, but turned up side down. In 1607, after the independence was used as
a military area. Located just 1Km, and it is now one of the areas most visited in
the city.

The Walls of Cartagena (La Ciudad Amurallada)

One of the most impressive City Walls in the world, and definitely one of the
best places to enjoy the sunset. The Walls started to get built at the end of
the XVI Century, right after the attack of Francis Drake. They were complete on
1726 just two centuries after the construction had been started, and 25 years
before the "Independence of Colombia".

      San Felipe de Barajas Fortress

This is a "must see!"
It is the utmost military engineering construction built by the Spanish Crown in
America. It was originally built between 1639 and 1657. It was given the name
of "Bonete" in 1656 when the first stage was complete and the triangular
structure appeared as the highest point. In 1741 after Vernon's assault, the
collateral batteries were built under the direction of Engineer Antonio de
Arevalos, The result was an a real high and inexorable fortress where you can
observe a spectacular view of the old and the modern city of Cartagena.

           Santo Domingo Plaza

Located in the center of the old city across from Santo Domingo Church and is
set among elegant colonial houses where many of the famous restaurants are
located. This square has become the perfect place for a "get together", a
dinner, or just to relax, entertain or have a traditional drink such as "limonada
de coco" (coconut lemonade).The plaza was decorated with the sculpture Mujer
Reclinada ("Reclining Woman"), a gift from the renowned Colombian artist
Fernando Botero.

Plaza de Los Coches (Carriage Plaza)

Located across the Tower of the Clock and it is surrounded by beautiful colonial
houses amongst the exciting night life. In this square you will find all kind of
discotheques with all kind of music, such as Salsa rhythms, Techno, rock etc...