Explore the historic center of Cartagena and get acquainted with its fascinating past, present and future. This part of the city is surrounded by imposing stone walls, erected between the 16th and 17th centuries to protect it from pirates and foreign armadas.
Today, these ancient bastions captivate visitors and inspire tourists to enjoy the city’s main draws, including the iconic Torre del Reloj or clock tower, the sweet Portal de los Dulces, Cartagena’s charming cobblestone streets, its colonial architecture, welcoming bars, imposing domes, boutiques, cafés, hotels, churches, jewelers, monuments, museums, squares, restaurants and rooftop terraces.
Any time of day is the perfect time to appreciate these varied settings, so relax and enjoy La Heroica, its pleasant weather, its people, its magical scenery and all the secrets that it holds.
