Plaza Bolivar

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Address: Carrera 4 and 5 at Calle 38, Cartagena, Bolivar
Admission: Free

ATTRACTION Keywords:
Good Place to Relax, People Watching, Popular with Locals, Plaza / Square

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This shady park, centered on a trickling fountain and statue of Simon Bolivar, is a more local hangout spot than the upmarket cafes taking over Plaza Santo Domingo. The benches are full of pensive-looking old men, and wandering baristas make their rounds, selling sweet sips of “tinto,” black coffee, for a few pesos. The afternoon entertainment might well be an itinerant preacher saving souls for centavos.

Of course, it’s a fine place for travelers just looking for a shady spot to relax. The square is surrounded by some of the city’s prettiest buildings, and you’ll be able to buy the same shell jewelry, woven hats, beautiful watercolors, and Botero knockoffs from Plaza Bolivar’s vendors as you would anywhere else within the city walls.

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Review by maabarca, November 2012
Doing what: Small-Group Historical Segway Tour in Cartagena

No sólo es una manera cómoda y divertida de conocer la ciudad amurallada sino también una experiencia inolvidable. La asistencia y guía fué muy completa y permite conocer detalles de la ciudad que de otra manera no podrían conocerse. Ciertamente un recorrido muy grato que nos dejó ganas de volver a repetir!

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Review by Anonymous, September 2012
Doing what: Cartagena City Tour

Great tour, I enjoyed it. Thank you!

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Review by Bandit, USA, September 2012
Doing what: Cartagena City Tour

Easy and convenient way to see the city in a small-group, personalized tour. Guide was knowledgeable and explained all about the history of the city. Fantastic day out!

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