Cartagena, Colombia is warm and vibrant – from the people and cuisine to the colorful streets that make up the Walled City and Getsemaní. The truth is that photos simply do not do the city justice. I had seen beautiful photos of Cartagena before arriving, but, wow, the beauty is beyond what I could have imagined. Nonetheless, you will still want to try your best to capture the colorful and decorative streets, so I have rounded up the best photo spots in Cartagena. Even if you don’t have plans to visit Cartagena any time soon, I have no doubt that the photos in this guide will have you wanting more!
In this guide, I will share the best photo spots in Cartagena. My complete travel guide including where to stay, what to eat and drink, and things to see and do is HERE!
COLORFUL STREETS
Tip: Download Google Maps and save the below map pins before you leave. Save an offline map in the app – inclusive of the Walled City, Getsemaní, Bocagrande, the airport, and the Rosario Islands. This makes it so much easier to navigate without needing wifi.
CARRERA 9
Neighborhood: Walled City – San Diego
Cross Streets: Calle 37 and Calle 38
Nearby Map Pin: La Diva Pizza Centro
CARRERA 7
Neighborhood: Walled City – San Diego
Cross Streets: Calle 38 and Calle 39
Nearby Map Pin: Marzola Parrilla Argentina
CALLE 39
Neighborhood: Walled City – San Diego
Cross Streets: Carrera 7 and Carrera 8
Nearby Map Pin: La Cevichería
CALLE DE SAN PEDRO MÁRTIR
Neighborhood: Walled City – San Diego
Cross Streets: Carrera 10 and Carrera 11
Nearby Map Pin: Hotel Casa Gloria
CALLE DE DON SANCHO
Neighborhood: Walled City – Centro
Cross Streets: Calle 36 and Calle 38
Nearby Map Pin: Ábaco Libros y Café
CALLE 32
Neighborhood: Walled City – Centro
Cross Streets: Carrera 3 and Calle de San Pedro
Nearby Map Pin: Casa Claver Boutique Hotel
CALLE 33
Neighborhood: Walled City – Centro
Cross Streets: Carrera 2 and Carrera 3
Nearby Map Pin: La Vitrola
CALLE 36
Neighborhood: Walled City – Centro
Cross Streets: Carrera 2 and Carrera 3
Nearby Map Pin: Casa Gastelbondo
CALLE DEL CANDILEJO
Neighborhood: Walled City – Centro
Cross Streets: Calle 34 and Carrera 5
Nearby Map Pin: Santa Catalina Hotel
DECORATIVE STREETS
Tip: The streets are much quieter and emptier from 7am to 8am. The mornings are also not as hot as midday. Start your exploring early, so that you can spend the hottest part of the day by a pool!
CALLE DE LA MAGDALENA
Neighborhood: Getsemaní
Cross Streets: Carrera 9 and Carrera 10
Nearby Map Pin: Hotel Casa Tere
CALLE DE LA SIERPE
Neighborhood: Getsemaní
Cross Streets: Calle 30 and Calle de San Juan
Nearby Map Pin: Di Silvio Trattoria
CALLE 29
Neighborhood: Getsemaní
Cross Streets: Carrera 10b and Carrera 10c
Nearby Map Pin: Plaza de la Trinidad
CALLEJÓN ANGOSTO
Neighborhood: Getsemaní
Cross Streets: Carrera 10b and Carrera 10c
Nearby Map Pin: Calle de las Sombrillas
CARRERA 10
Neighborhood: Getsemaní
Cross Streets: Calle 30 and Calle 32
Nearby Map Pin: Café Havana
CALLE DE SAN JUAN
Neighborhood: Getsemaní
Cross Streets: Calle 25 and Calle 29
Nearby Map Pin: Café del Mural
BEST ALL-AROUND VIEW
MOVICH HOTEL ROOFTOP
Neighborhood: Walled City – Centro
Tip: This iconic view of the church of San Pedro Claver is also the perfect place to watch the sunset with a cocktail in hand; although, it will be more crowded then. Note that the rooftop closes at 8pm.
I hope you enjoyed my guide to the best photo spots in Cartagena! These photos are only a preview to a city full of never-ending color and bougainvillea. Allow yourself to get lost walking around the Walled City and Getsemaní to discover your own favorite streets. Comment your favorite photo spot below!
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