Things to Do in Centro, Cartagena The polished walled core, with the clock tower, Plaza de la Aduana, cathedral, Bolivar square, colonial balconies, boutique hotels, and heavy daytime foot traffic.
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Catedral de Santa Catalina de Alejandría ★ 4.8 · 2.6k★
This Spanish-style Catholic basilica built during the 16th & 17th centuries is a national monument.
Every day 7 AM – 8 PM
Plaza de Santo Domingo ★ 4.6 · 10.7k★
Bustling plaza featuring outdoor restaurants & bars, buskers, vendors & a sculpture by Botero.
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM
Museo del Oro Zenú ★ 4.6 · 1.4k★
This museum focuses on pre-Columbian relics, with 600+ gold, silver & ceramic pieces on display.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 9 AM – 5 PM
Sat 9 AM – 5 PM
Sun 9 AM – 2 PM
Santuario de San Pedro Claver ★ 4.7 · 2.7k★
Grand 16th-century church with a museum dedicated to its namesake, a canonized early abolitionist.
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 4 PM
Sun 10 AM – 4 PM
Iglesia de Santo Domingo ★ 4.7 · 343★
Built in the early 17th century, this monastery served as a training ground for Dominican friars.
Convento & Iglesia de San Pedro Claver ★
Named after Pedro Claver (1580-1654), a Spanish Jesuit who worked for 40 years for the rights and the wellbeing of the slaves in the city. He was beatified in 1888, and in 1985 named the patron saint of human rights. His relics are…
Monumento Torre del Reloj ★ 4.7 · 36.9k★
Dating to the 1800s, this monumental stone gateway in the city walls features a spired clocktower.
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM
Joyería Santo Domingo Emerald Store Cartagena ★ 5.0 · 644
A jewelry workshop and store in Cartagena, known for its tradition and passion for high-quality emeralds and handcrafted pieces.
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 7 PM
Sat 9 AM – 7 PM
Sun 9 AM – 6 PM
Ábaco Libros y Café ★ 4.7 · 2.6k
Mainstream & specialty publications stocked floor to ceiling in quaint surrounds with a coffee bar.
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 9 PM
Sat 9 AM – 9 PM
Sun 11 AM – 9 PM
Magno Chocolates Cartagena ★ 5.0 · 137
A purveyor of fine Colombian chocolate, offering premium bars and bonbons with 24K gold.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 1 PM – 9 PM
Sat 1 PM – 9 PM
Sun 1 PM – 9 PM
Museo Naval del Caribe ★ 4.6 · 3.9k
Museum with exhibits on the Colombian Navy, plus the history & culture of the region.
Every day 10 AM – 6 PM Where to eat & drink in Centro · $40,000-140,000
Hip bar with a rooftop terrace serving inventive cocktails, sandwiches, seafood & meat plates.
Mon–Wed 7 PM – 2 AM
Thu–Fri 7 PM – 3 AM
Sat 7 PM – 3 AM
Sun 7 PM – 2 AM · COP 40–120K
A classic cocktail bar located in San Pedro Claver Square, offering cocktails and gastronomy for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Mon–Thu 4 PM – 12:30 AM
Fri 10 AM – 1:30 AM
Sat 10 AM – 1:30 AM
Sun 10 AM – 12:30 AM
KGB Cartagena
In the middle of one of South America's most historic walled cities lies a bar with an enormous collection of Soviet memorabilia.
Buena Vida Marisquería - Cartagena ★ 4.8 · 10.0k· COP 100,000+
Seafood & cocktails offered in a fashionable restaurant with a roof terrace & occasional live music.
Every day 8 AM – 11:30 PM
Pezetarian ★ 4.8 · 6.6k· COP 60–160K
A restaurant in Cartagena's Historic Center offering a fusion of Asian and Caribbean flavors, including sushi, bowls, and craft cocktails.
Mon–Wed 12 PM – 10 PM
Thu–Fri 12 PM – 11 PM
Sat 12 PM – 11 PM
Sun 12 PM – 10 PM Planning time in Centro?
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1 Catedral de Santa Catalina de Alejandría 2 Plaza de Santo Domingo 3 Museo del Oro Zenú 4 Santuario de San Pedro Claver 5 Iglesia de Santo Domingo 6 Convento & Iglesia de San Pedro Claver 7 Monumento Torre del Reloj 8 Alquimico 9 El Barón 10 KGB Cartagena Ready to plan Centro? Turn these Centro picks into a day-by-day Cartagena plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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Catedral de Santa Catalina de AlejandríaCathedral
Plaza de Santo DomingoPlaza
Museo del Oro ZenúArchaeology Museum
