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March 20, 2026
Hiking
The city wall, running parallel to the coast and Avenida Santander, is accessible and offers views of the sea and great insights into the historic center of Cartagena. Especially nice: Eating and celebrating in the restaurants on the extended wall crown in the evenings. Very crowded on weekends!
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Rainer
May 6, 2026
Hiking
The city walls of Cartagena de Indias (Las Murallas) are one of the best-preserved Spanish fortifications in South America. They enclose the historic center of Cartagena and have been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1984.
The walls were built over a period of almost 200 years (approx. 1586 to 1796). Construction was commissioned by the Spanish Crown in response to constant attacks by pirates and enemy fleets – such as the raid by Sir Francis Drake in 1586.
Protection of the strategically important port, where gold and other treasures were stored for transport to Spain.
The walls were built over a period of almost 200 years (approx. 1586 to 1796). Construction was commissioned by the Spanish Crown in response to constant attacks by pirates and enemy fleets – such as the raid by Sir Francis Drake in 1586.
Protection of the strategically important port, where gold and other treasures were stored for transport to Spain.
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