TOURISTIC SITES


Archipelago of Nuestras Señora Del Rosario: From the 23 islands, Keys and small islands that are part of the archipelago of Nuestra Señora del Rosario, five are in front of shores of Cartagena.


Bolivar Square: Is the main square of the city, this square is near the Gold Museum, The Bank of the Republic, The Palace of the Inquisition, The Library Bartolomé Calvo, The Governor´s office and the cathedral. In the center of the square there is the statue of the liberator Simón Bolívar.





Catedral Church: Is also called as the Minor Basilica, this was the first church of the city built in Coliseo Street in 1537.


Church and Convent of the Popa: Constructed in XVII century by the Agustinian priests, it is at the height of 150m in the top of a hill.




Church of San Pedro Claver: It was constructed in 1580, in the high altar there are the remains of San Pedro Claver, he was nicknamed as “the apostle of the slaves”























Gold museum:  It is located in front of Bolívar Park; it exhibits pieces of the various pre- Columbian Cultures.


Also there are others places very visited for tourist, for example The walled city is the historic center of the city of Cartagena de Indias and was declared national heritage both Colombia and Heritage, its beaches and sea, other big monuments, other important squares, Botanic gardens, etc.





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