Attractions in Cartagena De Indias

Cartagena Essentials

Cartagena’s colonial identity is defined by its defensive architecture and revolutionary history. This collection features the massive Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, the largest Spanish fortress in the Americas, and the 18th-century San Sebastián del Pastelillo Fort. It also highlights symbolic monuments, including the tribute to the indigenous India Catalina and the 'Old Shoes' sculpture. Visitors can explore the House of Simón Bolívar, where the Liberator drafted the Cartagena Manifesto in 1812, shaping the course of South American independence.

Cartagena Essentials — Map

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San Felipe Castle

The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is a fortress in the city of Cartagena, Colombia.

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India Catalina Monument

India Catalina was an indigenous child of Mokaná ethnicity from the Colombian Atlantic coast, who was kidnapped by Pedro de Heredia to be…

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San Sebastián del Pastelillo Fort

The Fort San Sebastián del Pastelillo is a military fortress built in colonial times in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.

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House of Simón Bolívar

General Simón Bolívar stayed in this house during his visit in Cartagena in 1812. He wrote Cartagena Manifesto here.

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The Old Shoes

Bronze sculpture by Héctor Lombana honoring local poet Luis Carlos López and his poem 'Mi Ciudad Nativa.' It depicts a pair of oversized, worn-out boots, symbolizing the deep affection residents feel for their historic city.

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