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Cartagena — Classic City Break in 3 Days

3 days18 stopsCartagena
Starter 3-day Cartagena itinerary with clustered routing, paced dwell times, and realistic travel legs.
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Length
3 days
Stops
18 stops
Destination
Cartagena
Budget
mid
Pace
moderate
Travel style
walking
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Day-by-day itinerary

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09:00 - 10:2585 minAttraction
Walls of Cartagena
Cl. de la Serrezuela, San Diego, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Defensive stone walls snaking 11km around Cartagena, dating to the 1600s & known for sunset vistas.
Walk (under walking limit) · 15 min · 1.1 km
10:40 - 11:5575 minMuseum
San Felipe de Barajas Fort
Cielo mar, La Boquilla, Cl. 31, Pie Del Cerro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Imposing hilltop fortress built in the 1600s with a complex tunnel system & offering audio tours.
Walk (under walking limit) · 16 min · 1.2 km
12:11 - 14:06115 minMuseum
Casa Museo Rafael Núñez
Cra. 2 #41-89, Barrio El Cabrero, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Residence-turned-museum dedicated to former resident & multiple-time Colombian president.
Walk (under walking limit) · 10 min · 780 m
14:16 - 15:1155 minPark
Parque Fernández Madrid
Cra. 8 #37-14, San Diego, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia
Leafy city square in quaint surrounds featuring sitting areas, green spaces & a monument.
Walk (under walking limit) · 10 min · 730 m
15:21 - 15:4625 minPark
Espíritu Del Manglar Park
Playon Del Blanco, Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia
Espíritu Del Manglar Park is a Nature in Cartagena.
Walk (under walking limit) · 14 min · 1.1 km
16:00 - 17:1575 minPark
Plaza de los Coches
Cra. 7, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia
Lively, historic plaza with confectioners' stalls, carriage rides & a statue of Cartagena's founder.
09:00 - 10:2080 minChurch
Convent of Santa Cruz de la Popa
Cl. 37, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia
This convent on the city's highest hill dates to 1607 & offers a leafy cloister & sweeping views.
Drive (over walking limit) · 12 min · 3.4 km
10:32 - 11:1745 minLandmark
Monumento Torre del Reloj
Boca del Puente, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Dating to the 1800s, this monumental stone gateway in the city walls features a spired clocktower.
Walk (under walking limit) · 3 min · 170 m
11:20 - 13:15115 minLandmark
Plaza de la Aduana
Cl. 32 #130, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia
Spacious plaza surrounded by colonial-era buildings, with a statue of Christopher Columbus.
Walk (under walking limit) · 3 min · 170 m
13:18 - 14:1860 minTourist Attraction
LA BOCA DEL PUENTE
La Boca del Puente, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia
LA BOCA DEL PUENTE is a Tourist Attraction in Cartagena.
Walk (under walking limit) · 4 min · 250 m
14:22 - 14:5735 minNature
Centenario Park
Media, Getsemaní, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Straightforward rooms in a humble budget hotel featuring park views & complimentary Wi-Fi.
Walk (under walking limit) · 4 min · 290 m
15:01 - 16:0160 minTourist Attraction
Centro Histórico de Cartagena
Cra. 7 #32-41, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia
Centro Histórico de Cartagena is a Tourist Attraction in Cartagena.
09:00 - 10:50110 minMuseum
Museo de Arte Moderno Cartagena
Cl. 31 #69b69, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia
This modern art museum with two levels specializes in 1950s Latin American painters.
Walk (under walking limit) · 3 min · 190 m
10:53 - 11:3340 minMuseum
Museo del Oro Zenú
Cra 4, Parque o Plaza, de Bolívar #33-26, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia
This museum focuses on pre-Columbian relics, with 600+ gold, silver & ceramic pieces on display.
Walk (under walking limit) · 3 min · 220 m
11:36 - 13:21105 minMuseum
Museo Naval del Caribe
Cl. 31 #3-26, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia
Museum with exhibits on the Colombian Navy, plus the history & culture of the region.
Walk (under walking limit) · 3 min · 180 m
13:24 - 14:1450 minMuseum
Museum of Cartagena de Indias
46, Plaza de Bolivar Carrera 3 33, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia
Cultural complex with elegant architecture showcasing historical items & educational exhibits.
Walk (under walking limit) · 11 min · 820 m
14:25 - 15:0035 minPark
Plaza de la Trinidad
Esquina con, Cl. 29 #174, Getsemaní, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia
Small urban square known for food sellers, plus colorful buildings & murals in surrounding streets.
Walk (under walking limit) · 10 min · 790 m
15:10 - 16:1060 minTourist Attraction
Plaza de Bolívar
Cra. 5 #33-15, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia
Iconic public square surrounded by a historic cathedral, museum & government buildings.