Carl’s Liked Places
Rincon La Mantilla is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

1. Rincon La Mantilla

6.2
3-32 (La mantilla), Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Caribbean Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Interesting collection of baskets and seashells hanging from the rafters.

2. La Bodeguita Del Medio

Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Cuban Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Enjoy Cuban food and cocktails under the watchful eye of Fidel Castro and Che Guevara.

Donde Olano Restaurante is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

3. Donde Olano Restaurante

8.0
Calle santo domingo #33 - 81, Cartegena, Bolívar
French Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Cosy restaurant serving wonderful French and Creole dishes.

Patagonia is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

4. Patagonia

Calle Del Curato No. 38-137, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Argentinian Restaurant · Centro Histórico · 43 tips and reviews
El Burlador De Sevilla is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

5. El Burlador De Sevilla

8.4
Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Paella Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Wonderful paellas. Giant bulls' heads stare down at you from the wall.

La Chiva Loca is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

6. La Chiva Loca

Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Moving Target · 1 tip

Carl G.Carl Griffin: A tour on one of these colourful local buses is a fun way to explore the city.

Isla Manga is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

7. Isla Manga

Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Apartment or Condo · 2 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Some interesting examples of late 19th to early 20th century houses including some rare examples of Islamic influence.

Convento Santa Cruz de la Popa is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

8. Convento Santa Cruz de la Popa

7.9
Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Historic and Protected Site · 29 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Perched on the highest poibt in the city. Excellent views across Cartagena.

Club de Pesca - Fuerte De San Sebastián is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

9. Club de Pesca - Fuerte De San Sebastián

Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Caribbean Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

10. Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas

8.5
Cerro San Lázaro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Castle · 157 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Largest and strongest fortress built by the Spanish in Latin America. Ingenious engineering meant the fortress was never taken.

Muelle De Los Pegasos is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

11. Muelle De Los Pegasos

Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Boat or Ferry · 9 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: The lovely old port of Cartagena. Packed full of fishing and tourist boats.

Monumento India Catalina is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

12. Monumento India Catalina

7.6
Av. Venezuela, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Monument · 5 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Bronze statue depicting the Carib Indian woman who interpreted for city founder Pedro de Heredia.

Casa Museo Rafael Núñez is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

13. Casa Museo Rafael Núñez

7.9
Calle Real Cra 2 #41-89 (Cabrero), Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
History Museum · 5 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Home of former president and aurthor of the national anthem.

Las Bovedas is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

14. Las Bovedas

7.3
Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Historic and Protected Site · 27 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: 23 dungeons build into the city walls. Last major construction project of the Spanish era.

Iglesia Santo Domingo is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

15. Iglesia Santo Domingo

7.5
Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Church · 3 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Very spacious interior. Contains a beautifully carved figure of Christ next to a baroque alter.

Catedral Santa Catalina De Alejandría is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

16. Catedral Santa Catalina De Alejandría

Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Church · 7 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Fort like Cathedral. Was partially destroyed by the cannons of English naval hero Sir Francis Drake in 1586.

Museo del Oro is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

17. Museo del Oro

7.7
Plaza De Bolívar, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
History Museum · 18 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Excellent museum exhibiting both gold objects and pottery from local Indian tribes.

Palacio de la Inquisición is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

18. Palacio de la Inquisición

6.8
Plaza de Bolívar, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
History Museum · 32 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Seat of the evil Catholic Punishment Tribunal of the Holy Office that sent over 800 locals to their death for magic, witchcraft and blasphemy.

Plaza de Bolívar is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

19. Plaza de Bolívar

8.7
Cll 33 3 1-99, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Park · 42 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Formerly known as the Plaza de Inquisicion. A statue of Simon Bolivar stands proudly in the centre.

Museo Naval Del Caribe is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

20. Museo Naval Del Caribe

7.5
(Calle De San Juan De Dios), Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
History Museum · 16 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Documents the maritime history of Cartagena. Occupies a former Jesuit College.

Iglesia San Pedro Claver is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

21. Iglesia San Pedro Claver

Carrera 4 No. 30-01, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Church · 4 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Imposing stone facade. Remains of San Pedro Claver are kept in a glass coffin in the altar.

Plaza San Pedro Claver is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

22. Plaza San Pedro Claver

8.6
Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Plaza · 25 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Contains the beautiful Convento de San Pedro Claver and its museum.

Museo De Arte Moderno is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

23. Museo De Arte Moderno

7.1
Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Art Museum · 7 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Housed in the former Royal Customes House. Highlight is an exhibit by local artist Alejandro Obregon.

Plaza de la Aduana is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

24. Plaza de la Aduana

7.8
Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Plaza · 12 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Largest and oldest square in the old town. Statue of Columbus stands in the centre. In colonial times used as a parade ground and surrounded by government buildings.

Plaza de los Coches is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

25. Plaza de los Coches

7.1
Ciudad Amurallada, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Historic and Protected Site · 6 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Was once the slave market. now home to a statue of the city's founder Pedro de Heredia and several confectionery stands.

Torre del Reloj is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

26. Torre del Reloj

9.1
Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Historic and Protected Site · 59 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Main gateway into the inner walled town. The side arches were originally used as chapels and armoury.

Murallas Sector Santa Clara is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

27. Murallas Sector Santa Clara

8.6
Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar
Historic and Protected Site · 4 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Best section to view the walls. The walls were constructed after an attack by English naval hero Sir Francis Drake.

Saloon is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

28. Saloon

6.9
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C.
Pub · Chapinero · 10 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Very cheap beer. Popular venue for students.

Surikata is one of Carl’s Liked Places.

29. Surikata

7.3
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C.
Lounge · Zona Rosa · 7 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Excellent British Rock music.