2 Days in Cartagena, Columbia: Ten Things to See and Do!

Name: 2 Days in Cartagena, Columbia: Ten Things to See and Do!
Uploaded: 2025-03-29T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 8 min 29 s
Channel: SeniorSoloTravel - Videos

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4 Happy Bacon

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I was looking forward to spending two full days in the city.

I felt very safe wandering around.

All in all, it was a fabulous two days and met my high expectations.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Use Uber instead of taxis for cheaper and easier transportation.

✓For solo travelers, feel safe walking in Getsemani and historic areas but take precautions.

✓Senior travelers will find most areas flat, but fortress walls and San Felipe Fort require some stamina.

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Safety in Cartagena — The city has been revitalized and felt very safe; take normal precautions as in any big city.

Aggressive street vendors and hustlers — Be aware that some can be aggressive; know how to handle interactions, like with rappers who expect payment.

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QWhat are the top things to see and do in Cartagena?

QHow safe is Cartagena for solo travelers?

QWhat transportation options are best in Cartagena?

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Top: Group tour of Getsemani and historic center

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YouTube Video Description↓

If Cartagena isn't on your bucket list, I think you should add it! What a wonderful vibrant city with so much to offer. I spent two days exploring the city, mainly the Getsemani and Historic Areas. Here are some of the places I visited: the Fortress Wall, San Felipe de Barajas Fort, Barracks of Bovedas, Bolivar Park, Cartagena Cathedral, Monte Sacro Resto Bar, Horse Carriage Ride, Convent of Santa Cruz de la Popa, the Plaza de los Coches, San Diego, and the Plaza de San Diego. @seniorsolotravel Facebook Travel Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/443309331791413 Senior Solo Travel Website: https://www.seniorsolotravel.net/ Videos from this trip: Barbados: https://youtu.be/omMmLk4Kghg Tobago: https://youtu.be/QN2AGSK6opY Bequia: https://youtu.be/iJLmq0PMFh0 Saint Lucia: https://youtu.be/yUCO6t21B1Y Grenada: https://youtu.be/RFuje1KHFK8 Curacao: https://youtu.be/IGiY4W52icY Aruba: https://youtu.be/i__6hjSg3ZY Cartagena, Columbia: https://youtu.be/hGH5_vuOxlI Bocas Del Toro: https://youtu.be/mwKEzqC3VI8 San Blas Islands/Isla Aroma: https://youtu.be/EbEihaYr2qM Panama Canal: https://youtu.be/iHHODpPvJYs Windstar Cruise Experience: https://youtu.be/D-fYv91q9gc Casco Viejo Panama City: https://youtu.be/wwg4aKeC1-Q Things to do in Panama City: https://youtu.be/F07S1jx2EuY Please subscribe for more travel videos! 0:00 Intro 0:41 Getsemani 1:05 Barracks of Bovedas 1:38 Fortress Walls 1:45 Bolivar Park 1:55 Cartagena Cathedral 2:12 Dinner & Music 2:40 Carriage Ride 3:28 Dancers & Musicians 3:47 Plaza de los Coches 3:51 Convent de la Popa 4:53 San Felipe Fort 5:39 San Diego 6:25 Transportation 6:52 Travel Advice 7:48 Outro