The walled city and its museums, then San Felipe Castle and Bocagrande Beach, and a last day of squares, gold and sunset on the wharf.
3 days, 18 stopsBalanced paceDec to Jan, Jul to AugApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 7, 2026
Trip at a glance
Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.
Day 1: Palace of the Inquisition, San Pedro Claver and the walls
The Palace of the Inquisition and San Pedro Claver, lunch on his square, the walls at sunset and dinner in Santo Domingo.
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9:00 AMPalace of the InquisitionOpens at 9 AM, 10 AM on Sundays. Allow about an hour for the history of the city and its tribunal.About 1 hour 30 min here
COP[fee]
Walk about 3 min
2
10:30 AMSan Pedro Claver SanctuarySee the cloister and the altar where San Pedro Claver lies. The museum opens at 10 AM at weekends.About 1 hour 45 min here
COP[fee] for the museum
Walk about 1 min
3
12:15 PMSan Pedro Claver SquareEat lunch at a restaurant on the square, among the scrap-metal sculptures, then rest through the hottest hours.About 2 hours 30 min here
Pay as you go
Walk about 14 min
4
3:00 PMOptionalLas BóvedasBrowse the craft shops under the 47 arches, the last colonial building put up inside the walls.About 1 hour 45 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 13 min
5
5:00 PMCity walls at Santo Domingo BastionWalk along the top of the walls at the Santo Domingo Bastion and watch the sun set over the Caribbean.About 1 hour 30 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 4 min
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6:30 PMSanto Domingo SquareHave dinner on the walled city's busiest evening square, beside Botero's Gertrudis sculpture.
Pay as you go
Before you go
Plan around the heatCartagena has a hot, sultry climate. Sightsee in the morning and late afternoon, and rest or swim in the middle of the day.
Learn the beach flagsBeaches post signal flags for swimmers; check what each color means before you go in.
Check Monday closuresThe Zenú Gold Museum closes on Mondays and at 2 PM on Sundays.
Book island trips at La BodeguitaBoats to the Rosario Islands leave from the La Bodeguita pier, the authorized departure point, usually between 7 and 10 AM.
Where to stay for this plan
Stay inside the walled city or in Getsemaní to walk to every sight and dinner; Bocagrande suits beach time but needs taxis to the old town.
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Plan last checked Nov 7, 2026. Check individual fee sources before you go. TravPa earns a commission when you book through a partner; your price stays the same.
