Most reviewed Tourist attractions in Cartagena, Colombia to visit (Updated February, 2024)

San Felipe de Barajas Fort

Historical landmark

Imposing hilltop fortress built in the 1600s with a complex tunnel system & offering audio tours.

4.70 (59.8K reviews) (~0.72 km from centre)

Walls of Cartagena

Historical landmark

Defensive stone walls snaking 11km around Cartagena, dating to the 1600s & known for sunset vistas.

4.80 (30.9K reviews) (~0.33 km from centre)

Monumento Torre del Reloj

Historical landmark

Dating to the 1800s, this monumental stone gateway in the city walls features a spired clocktower.

4.70 (27.8K reviews) (~0.67 km from centre)

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

National park

Coastal stretch of palm-fringed beaches backed by lush mountains with ruins of a pre-Hispanic town.

4.70 (23.7K reviews) (~188.78 km from centre)

Parque de los Novios

Park

Urban retreat with stately monuments & park benches, surrounded by a lively restaurant/bar scene.

4.50 (21.7K reviews) (~171.33 km from centre)

Las Botas Viejas

Tourist attraction

Also known as "Old Boots," this bronze sculpture of shoes is a tribute to poet Luis Carlos Lopez.

4.40 (13.3K reviews) (~0.95 km from centre)

Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino

Tourist attraction

Built in 1608, revolutionary leader Simon Bolivar's final home features a museum & botanical garden.

4.60 (12.3K reviews) (~173.87 km from centre)

Zoológico de Barranquilla

Zoo

Park-like zoo featuring open-air displays of animals including lions, elephants, flamingos & more.

4.40 (11.4K reviews) (~104.22 km from centre)

Oceanarium Rosario Islands

Aquarium

Marine aquarium featuring dolphin shows, plus experiences with sharks, turtles & more.

4.50 (11K reviews) (~37.24 km from centre)

Monumento India Catalina

Monument

1974 statue honoring the legendary India Catalina, an indigenous woman who was a Spanish translator.

4.50 (10K reviews) (~0.04 km from centre)

Plaza de Santo Domingo

Historical landmark

Bustling plaza featuring outdoor restaurants & bars, buskers, vendors & a sculpture by Botero.

4.60 (9.3K reviews) (~0.87 km from centre)

Bahía de Santa Marta

Tourist attraction

👍 The promenade offers excellent sea views, with lots of small boats and tons of options for rent. The people are friendly as well, though you will have to watch out for touts. There are lots of restaurants and drinking options along the promenade. This place, being a tourist district, is pricey as wo...

4.60 (8.2K reviews) (~171.21 km from centre)

Castle Salgar

Castle

Spanish-built castle on a hill completed in 1848, now housing an upscale restaurant with sea views.

4.60 (8K reviews) (~93.08 km from centre)

Plaza de la Paz - John Paul II

Park

👍👍 It is a beautiful place to visit, an emblem of Barranquilla. It is ideal to share with the family and have a good time. If you come to Barranquilla, you cannot miss this place.

4.60 (7.8K reviews) (~103.45 km from centre)