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Plaza de la Aduana

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One of the Top rated Landmarks in Cartagena


Address

Cl. 32 #130, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

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4.60 (2.9K reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: square (19) Cartagena (17) city (13) beautiful (11) Plaza (9) lugar (8) plaza (7) nice (7) para (7)
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  • 5/5 Abdulkarim A. 1 year ago on Google • 204 reviews
    This is the largest and oldest square in the Old Town and was used as a parade ground. In colonial times all the important governmental and administrative buildings were here. The old Royal Customs House has been restored and is now the City Hall. A statue of Christopher Columbus stands in the center of the square. Worth visiting for the elegant, colorful architecture, Plaza de la Aduana is one of the most visited areas in the walled city, with many restaurants, banks and exchange shops. The square itself is very beautiful, surrounded by equally stunning buildings. It's a great place for memorable photographs and is often converted into an open-air concert venue and hosts many great events in the city including the Cartagena de Indias International Film Festival which uses the square as an open-air cinema, showcasing many of the festivals featured films.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carlos mario A. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) To go to these types of places it is better to get out of bed a little earlier, so you can enjoy these sites relatively without people who obstruct the taking of your photos, and also enjoy the architecture and landscapes in an enviable tranquility, I recommend the place by bike ... (Original) Para ir a este tipo de lugares es mejor levantarse de la cama un poco más temprano, así podrán disfrutar de estos sitios relativamente sin personas que obstaculicen la toma de tus fotos, y además de ello disfrutarán de la arquitectura y paisajes en una tranquilidad envidiable, recomiendo el lugar paseando en bicicleta...
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew Van H. 1 year ago on Google • 321 reviews
    Big open space plaza. Some Palenqueras are here. - 2022.08.18
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Loren H. 7 years ago on Google • 173 reviews
    This was more of a thoroughfare as opposed to a destination. But it's a large plaza inside the wall that hosts gatherings and the ever present vendor. We saw a peace rally and a free concert. There are also three banks on the perimeter if you need cash and a Hard Rock Cafe if your stomach has a hankering for comida del USA.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Preetham M. 1 year ago on Google • 364 reviews
    Walled city is good sight seeing place in Cartagena

  • 5/5 Karas M. 5 years ago on Google
    Relaxing walk . Best view in Cartagena
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miguel M. 3 years ago on Google
    It is a wide and safe place to walk. I would recommend that you go in the early day to take a good photo with a clear blue sky. And just ahead is the clock tower
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nuris Patricia Linero G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Historic place ?? (Original) Histórico lugar. ??
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sabrina C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice is the largest square in the Walled City. (Original) Muy linda es la plaza más grande de la Ciudad Amurallada.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anderson C. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of those places that are impossible not to visit after passing the gate of the walled city, with its Clock Tower, is right there after. It is the largest square in Cartagena, and originally worked as a square of branches, and around it were installed administrative offices during the colonial era It has very interesting buildings around it as the home of Customs where he lived Pedro de Heredia and next door, a little ahead of the Customs Square in the Plaza de Los Coches there is a statue of this is that the founder of the city. There is also a Hard Rock Cafe installed there between the two squares. (Original) Um desses lugares que são impossíveis de não visitar depois de passar a porta da cidade murada, com a respectiva Torre do Relógio, é logo ali depois. É a maior praça em Cartagena, e originalmente funcionou como uma praça de ramas, e em torno dela foram instalados escritórios administrativos durante a era colonial Tem edifícios muito interessantes ao redor dele como a casa da alfândega onde vivia Pedro de Heredia e logo ao lado, um pouco à frente da Praça da Aduana, na Plaza de Los Coches há uma estátua deste que é o fundador da cidade. Há também um Hard Rock Cafe instalado ali entre as duas praças.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ralph N. 9 months ago on Google
    Lovely plaza here, with the plus being that it’s next to the museum of modern art, which I consider a must visit if you’re in Cartagena.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M B. 3 months ago on Google • 213 reviews New
    Any part of the old city of Cartagena is stunning

  • 5/5 Donato C. 7 years ago on Google • 192 reviews
    At Christmas it's very beautiful to see this place full of light and with th Christmas tree.

  • 4/5 Javi Y. 8 months ago on Google • 94 reviews
    Open space near the stoned wall.

  • 5/5 Michelle W. 2 years ago on Google • 74 reviews
    This is the beautiful area which we entered the Walled City. We came in on a cruise and were just on a too short excursion...I very much wish we had more time. Absolutely beautiful area!

  • 4/5 Öner B. 1 year ago on Google • 69 reviews
    It is very beautiful, looks calm even in the most crowded time. There are places like Cartagena Museum of Modern Art in the vicinity. The end of the square opens to the historical city center and another square with the Clock Tower. There are ideal angles and width for photographing. Towards the end of the square, you can find the public toilet built inside the walls.

  • 5/5 Martin W. 1 month ago on Google • 49 reviews New
    Very nice

  • 5/5 Nicolas Q. 3 months ago on Google • 41 reviews New
    Beautiful place.

  • 5/5 Pablo C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You have to know, you are transferred to another time (Original) Hay que conocer ta, te trasladas a otra epoca

  • 5/5 Angel D. 2 years ago on Google
    I am a professional tour guide in Colombia. My base is in Cartagena De Indias and I visit Plaza de la aduana with my tourists since it is a reference monument of our culture and history.

  • 5/5 Jonathan B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Public square, in tourist seasons the city administration holds events here, it is also the seat of the city hall. There are banks like Bancolombia, BBVA, bars like hardrock coffee and office buildings. It is continuous to the square of cars and the San Pedro Claver. (Original) Plaza pública, en temporadas turísticas la administración de la ciudad realiza eventos aquí, además es la sede de la alcaldía de la ciudad. Están bancos como Bancolombia, BBVA, bares cómo hardrock café y edificios de oficinas. Está continua a la plaza de los coches y de la San Pedro Claver.

  • 5/5 Juan M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place (Original) Lindo lugar

  • 5/5 Nubia P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I was fascinated by everything I saw (Original) Me fascinó todo lo que vi

  • 5/5 SARAH A. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice square with open space for walking and exploring. There are also plenty of vendors selling items of all kinds.

  • 5/5 NAUM GALINDO H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Hermosa

  • 5/5 Fred W. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome place to stay. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

  • 5/5 Big Sky 1. 2 years ago on Google
    Another nice corner of Cartegena that has a crazy loud little Disco...

  • 3/5 Eris M. 2 years ago on Google
    There's nothing here but it's attractive.

  • 5/5 McLean R. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 Anita A. 1 year ago on Google
    Great for pics

  • 5/5 Gail S. 4 years ago on Google
    I love this place. Julia was so beautiful and Maria the sloth is my new best friend.

  • 5/5 Chandra Kanth R. 1 year ago on Google
    The location is excellent

  • 5/5 Hassan W. 11 months ago on Google
    Beautiful place !!

  • 4/5 Alice A. 7 months ago on Google
    A grande square where you see people walking, passing by, looking at this beautiful heritage!

  • 5/5 Robert P. 2 months ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    Lively spot with lots of people and vendors moving around. One of the few places I knew I could find jugo de naranja, a small cup was only 5000.

  • 5/5 Andrés R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Place to visit.. (Original) Lugar para visitar..

  • 5/5 denise g. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Historic place. Although I do not agree with carriages and horses. It is very sad. Rest is nice. (Original) Lugar histórico. Aunque no estoy de acuerdo con los carruajes con caballos. Es muy triste. De resto es bonito.

  • 5/5 Héctor Efrén Atilano N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lovely. (Original) Muy bonita.

  • 4/5 Yuki N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) From the church to the town hall to the clock tower, there are bright yellow buildings on the square. (Original) 教会から、市庁舎、時計塔にかけての広場には黄色い鮮やかな建物が並んでいます。

  • 4/5 Massa T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the many squares in the city. Beautiful and well maintained square. It is not wooded. You get good pictures of her. (Original) Uma das muitas praças da cidade. Praça bonita e bem conservada. Não é arborizada. Consegue-se boas fotos dela.

  • 5/5 Carlos D. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful square. Worth walking and taking pictures until you get tired. (Original) Muy hermosa plaza. Digna de recorrerse y sacar fotos hasta cansarse.

  • 3/5 Stephan B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quite weak during the day // nice to look at with evening lighting (Original) Tagsüber ziemlich mau // mit Abendbeleuchtung ganz nett anzuschauen

  • 5/5 Diana S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Total history (Original) Historia total

  • 5/5 Jesús Farrera G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful views. Now is the mayor's office (Original) Hermosa vistas. Ahora es la alcaldia

  • 4/5 Richard De Ávila s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent (Original) Magnífico

  • 4/5 Jorge P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A wide and interesting place (Original) Un lugar amplio e interesante

  • 3/5 Matias C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place to go to know (Original) Lindo lugar para ir a conocer

  • 5/5 nubia patricia bermudez m. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a point of reference to move within the city, it is also a very beautiful and well preserved site (Original) Es un punto de referencia para desplazarse dentro de la ciudad, además es un sitio muy bonito y bien conservado

  • 5/5 Vivian S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) My place (Original) Mi do lugar

  • 5/5 Enrique L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very wide square surrounded by bars, hotels and shops, perfect for a night walk with your partner. Monumental and interesting, sometimes you run into art exhibitions and musicians. (Original) Plaza muy amplia rodeado de bares, hoteles y tiendas, perfecto para un paseo de noche con tu pareja. Monumental e interesante, aveces te topas con exhibiciones de arte y musicos.

  • 5/5 Simón E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is very colorful and some photos come out (Original) Es amplio muy colorido y salen unas fotos

  • 5/5 ALEXANDER ALEXANDER V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Historical center idela for different cultural and sports events (Original) Centro historico idela para diferentes actos culturales y deportivos

  • 4/5 Eric A. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice Christmas decorations.

  • 5/5 Noemi I. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I loved all of Cartagena ... the squares are wide and very picturesque ... the whole city is very beautiful ... its history its people its beaches (Original) Me ha encantado toda Cartagena...las plazas son amplias y muy pintorescas...toda la ciudad es muy hermosa...su historia su gente sus playas

  • 5/5 robinson julian medina e. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place (Original) Buen lugar

  • 5/5 DEVIS GABRIEL CANTILLO O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The mayor's office of Cartagena and its customs palace (Original) La alcaldía de Cartagena y su palacio de la aduana

  • 5/5 Martha S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quaint square full of vintage crafts (Original) Pintoresca plaza llena de vendimia de artesanía

  • 5/5 Luis R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very beautiful place to walk (Original) Un lugar muy hermoso para caminar

  • 4/5 Luis Manuel Cantillo C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Emblematic site of the city where you can enjoy the culture and warmth of its people, as well as the traditional sweets, cocadas and native joys. (Original) Sitio emblemático de la ciudad en dónde se puede disfrutar de la cultura y calor de su gente, así como de los tradicionales dulces, cocadas y alegrías oriundos.

  • 5/5 Carlos Eduardo V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Perfect (Original) Perfecto

  • 5/5 Lillibeth S. Licona C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cartagena City Hall Square (Original) Plaza de la alcaldía de Cartagena

  • 4/5 Tom N. 4 years ago on Google
    It needs a fountain. Honestly not an attraction but interesting history. Do the walking tour

  • 5/5 Edwin L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The architecture (Original) La arquitectura

  • 5/5 ANA CRISTINA CARABALLO B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great (Original) Genial

  • 5/5 Yo Soy El B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent for photographs (Original) Excelente para fotografias

  • 5/5 Nicolás C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Plaza from where the ships left and arrived in Cartagena and the slaves disembarked. Very careful, it has a statue of Columbus on one side. (Original) Plaza de donde partían y llegaban las naves a Cartagena y desembarcaban los esclavos. Muy cuidada , tiene una estatua a Colón en un lateral.

  • 5/5 Gabi M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Historic center that is worth knowing. (Original) Centro histórico que vale la pena conocer.


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