Plaza de Bolivar (Bolivar Square), Cartagena
In the heart of the old walled city of Cartagena, you'll find Bolivar Square (Plaza de Bolivar). Inside this lovely square is a park full of lush greenery, shady trees, fountains, and plenty of benches that are perfect for relaxing on a sunny day. With its central location, it is considered the main square of the city.
In the center of the square is an equestrian statue of Simon Bolivar, the first president of Colombia, who was famously known as "The Liberator." The bronze statue rests on a granite pedestal and has had a prominent place in the square since 1896. It was created by Venezuelan artist and sculptor Eloy Palacios.
Around Bolivar Square are some lovely historic buildings stylized with features that include arcaded walkways, balconies, and tiled roofs. At one corner, you'll find the impressive Cartagena Cathedral. You will also find several intriguing museums around this square and nearby. Museums include the Palace of the Inquisition, the Zenu Gold Museum, and the Emerald Museum inside Caribe Jewelry.
Bolivar Square offers a shady tropical oasis in the center of Cartagena. You won't want to miss an exploration of this charming historical place.
In the center of the square is an equestrian statue of Simon Bolivar, the first president of Colombia, who was famously known as "The Liberator." The bronze statue rests on a granite pedestal and has had a prominent place in the square since 1896. It was created by Venezuelan artist and sculptor Eloy Palacios.
Around Bolivar Square are some lovely historic buildings stylized with features that include arcaded walkways, balconies, and tiled roofs. At one corner, you'll find the impressive Cartagena Cathedral. You will also find several intriguing museums around this square and nearby. Museums include the Palace of the Inquisition, the Zenu Gold Museum, and the Emerald Museum inside Caribe Jewelry.
Bolivar Square offers a shady tropical oasis in the center of Cartagena. You won't want to miss an exploration of this charming historical place.
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Plaza de Bolivar (Bolivar Square) on Map
Sight Name: Plaza de Bolivar (Bolivar Square)
Sight Location: Cartagena, Colombia (See walking tours in Cartagena)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Cartagena, Colombia (See walking tours in Cartagena)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Cartagena, Colombia
Create Your Own Walk in Cartagena
Creating your own self-guided walk in Cartagena is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Cartagena Introduction Walking Tour
Cartagena is a charming port city situated on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, South America. It was founded in 1533 by Pedro de Heredia, a Spanish conquistador. The city is known in Spanish as "Cartagena of Indies" and is named after the city of Cartagena in Spain.
In the pre-Columbian era, indigenous people became settled in the region. The Puerto Hormiga culture dates back as early... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
In the pre-Columbian era, indigenous people became settled in the region. The Puerto Hormiga culture dates back as early... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Getsemani Public Arts Walking Tour
Long known as the "neighborhood of the poor" ill-reputed for criminal activity, the district of Getsemani has recently undergone massive gentrification to become Cartagena's hippest area and one of Latin America's newest hotspots. The local plazas, once occupied by drug dealers, have been reclaimed, and the derelict buildings turned into boutique hotels.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles
But most... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles
Colonial Architecture Walk
Visiting Cartagena can be a remarkable experience, especially for those keen on architecture. The beautifully-preserved, mostly colonial-style, buildings in the historic center have long been one of the main attributes of this once burgeoning Colombian town.
Recognizing colonial Cartagena is easy, as it is surrounded by colossal stone walls tracing the outline of the old city. The downtown... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
Recognizing colonial Cartagena is easy, as it is surrounded by colossal stone walls tracing the outline of the old city. The downtown... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
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