Top Things to do in Cartagena
Top 10 Nature & Parks in Cartagena, Bolivar Department
Cartagena, a gorgeous fishing village on Colombia's Caribbean coast, has excellent beaches, a historic old town (that's entirely walkable) and beautiful colonial architecture. It's also one of the safest places in the country, so it's no wonder it's a popular port of call for cruise ships. Need a break from exploring the cobblestone streets? Stop at an outdoor cafe for excellent pastries and people-watching.
Restaurants in Cartagena
1. Playas de Crespo
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
2. Banana Beach
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
3. Playa de Punta Canoa, Cartagena
4. Miramar Beach Club
5. Monumento a los Alcatraces
6. Parque Espiritu del Manglar
7. Isla Grande
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4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By oscarf920 - Calgary, Canada
We rented a boat for a day trip to "Las islas del rosario" the tour included Playa Larga, Isla Grande, Baru & Tierra Bomba, we had tons of fun, we did some snorkeling for about an hour and then just went from place to place on our boat.
8. Vivarium del Caribe
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Vivarium Del Caribe, Awaken the wild! We are proud to have created this theme park about the fascinating process of evolution. Here you will discover strange and ancestral animals. Discover our origins! Here you will be able to: See fossil skulls of ancient and giant crocodiles Learn how a real crocodile farm works Have fun feeding caimans and tortoises See fish and reptiles biodiversity.
Reviewed By michaelgW6007DB - Tuscaloosa, United States
Great tour with an English speaking translator. Really educational and interesting, provides a good understanding of many types of wildlife.
9. Centro Cultural Leandro Diaz
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
The Leandro Díaz Cultural Center offers a quiet, secluded beach, palm huts, swimming pool, restaurant and bar only 30 minutes from the old town. Moreover, we offer activities such as fishing with the local fishermen with their traditional techniques, cooking classes, horse riding on the beach and classes on Colombian folklore, music and dances. A favorite activity is vallenato concerts (Carribbean accordeon-based "country music"), on the beach - a quintessential Colombian experience! A parranda is a vallenato concert for a small audience where the stories of the songs and composers (that always wrote about their own lives) are presented (also in English).
10. Port Oasis
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By 301ericw - Knoxville, United States
Located right at the cruise terminal in Cartagena. Free to enter and about a 200 yard walk from the ship. Tons of incredible birds and monkeys. Even saw a sloth. Don’t miss this It was incredible
