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Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena
Cartagena, Colombia
About
Situated in a bay in the Caribbean Sea, Cartagena has the most extensive fortifications in South America. A system of zones divides the city into three neighbourhoods: San Pedro, with the cathedral and many Andalusian-style palaces; San Diego, where merchants and the middle class lived; and Gethsemani, the 'popular quarter'.
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Plan your visit
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The walled historic district and its public spaces are broadly accessible throughout the day and evening. Museums and fortress interiors within the UNESCO property keep separate hours.
Admission
Free
Booking
No booking needed
When to go
- Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Features & amenities
What to expect
- Indoor + outdoor
What to bring
- Water
- comfortable shoes
Good to know
- Partially accessible
- Stroller-friendly
- Safety
- Heat and crowding are the biggest practical issues. Morning and late afternoon are usually easier than peak midday.
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