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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Cartagena

9 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Cartagena, Colombia

Updated August 12, 2019

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Unusual Attractions in Cartagena

Ábaco Libros y Café.

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Ábaco Libros y Café

A cozy bookstore and coffee shop in the heart of Cartagena's Old City.
The Volcan de Lodo El Totumo

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The Volcan de Lodo El Totumo

The caldera of this mini-volcano has been turned into a naturally heated mud bath.
The Palace of Inquisition

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The Palace of the Inquisition

This elegant Colombian fortress was one of the torture headquarters for the Spanish Inquisition.
The patio.

Cartagena, Colombia

Convento de la Popa

Perched atop the highest hill in Cartagena, this 17th-century convent offers spectacular views of the city.
Door knocker in Cartagena.

Cartagena, Colombia

Door Knockers of Cartagena

The colonial city's social history is reflected in its fanciful door knockers.
The domes of San Pedro Claver Cathedral

Cartagena, Colombia

San Pedro Claver Museum and Cloisters

An inspired museum dedicated to the patron saint of enslaved people, inside the cloisters where he lived and died.
Bateria Angel San Rafael

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Batería del Ángel San Rafael

An 18th-century battery complete with original kitchen and garrison.
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KGB Cartagena

In the middle of one of South America's most historic walled cities lies a bar with an enormous collection of Soviet memorabilia.
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KGB Cartagena

In the middle of one of South America's most historic walled cities lies a bar with an enormous collection of Soviet memorabilia.
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