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Cartagena: Guided Walking Tour with Museum and Churches
Join us on an adventure through Colombia's most visited city and uncover the fascinating stories behind its many intriguing nicknames. From its vibrant museums to its historic plazas.
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Highlights
- Discover the history of Cartagena on a guided walking tour of the city
- Visit the Zenú Gold Museum and learn about the pre-Columbian era
- Admire the architecture of the city's churches and plazas
- Learn about the history of the city and its role in the slave trade
- Hear stories of pirates and corsairs as you explore the city
Description
Discover the secrets and curiosities of Cartagena on a guided walking tour. Visit the Zenú Gold Museum, Plaza de Bolívar, Plaza de Santo Domingo, and more. Admire the city from the Santo Domingo Bastion and the San Ignacio Bastion. Start your tour at the Zenú Gold Museum. Discover Cartagena's pre-Columbian past, with 300 years of Karib history. The Zenú people were an amphibious culture, living between land and water, and they developed impressive agricultural techniques. They were also skilled goldsmiths who created breathtakingly beautiful pieces. Next, head to Plaza de Bolívar. Visit landmarks like the Passage of the Queens, the Historical Museum of Cartagena (and the Inquisition), the Cathedral of St. Catherine of Alexandria, the monument to the Liberator, the City Hall, and the Proclamation Square. Continue to Plaza de Santo Domingo. The Santo Domingo Church holds a couple of quirky legends that will make you smile. This square also houses the former Dominican monastery, now the Spanish Cooperation Library, offering a wide range of cultural activities. Discover the story of 'La Gorda Gertrudis,' a famous sculpture by Colombian artist Fernando Botero. Head to the Santo Domingo Bastion. Admire the city from the first bastion ever built, the foundation of Cartagena’s defense strategy. Learn about Drake and other pirates and corsairs. Experience the most historic sunsets from the Corralito de Piedra. Next, visit Plaza de Santa Teresa. Hear the legend of India Catalina and the origin of the Cartagena Film Festival. Stroll through Calle de la Ronda, and see the monument to Admiral Padilla, stories of betrayals, Reconquest, and the ultimate Independence. Continue to Plaza San Pedro Claver. From the San Ignacio Bastion, appreciate the beauty of Bahía de las Ánimas and the archipelago where 'La Fantástica' stands. Visit the Sanctuary Museum of San Pedro Claver, with its monument to Claver, and learn about the touching life of the “Slave of the Slaves.” Also, visit the Jesuit Church and the Cartagena Museum of Modern Art. Head to Plaza de la Aduana. Commerce was the fine thread that connected two continents, making this square the heart of colonial Cartagena. See the monument to Christopher Columbus. Finally, visit Plaza de los Coches. Formerly the Plaza de la Hierba and known by many other names, today it is the undisputed center of Cartagena's hustle and bustle. Visit the Passage of the Sweets, the monument to Pedro de Heredia, the controversial founder of the city. Learn about the end of slavery and the birth of Republican Cartagena, along with the construction of the emblematic Clock Tower, an unmistakable symbol of the modern city.Includes
Entrance to the Zenú Gold Museum Guided tour of historical sitesImportant Information
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and light clothing Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect from the sun Stay hydrated, bring a bottle of water Be prepared for moderate walking Photography is allowed, but flash photography is not permitted in certain areas
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