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Sight Getsemaní, Cartagena

Getsemaní

A sight in Getsemaní, Cartagena, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Evening.

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Getsemaní in Getsemaní, Cartagena
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Why go

Former working-class barrio of murals and street life around Plaza de la Trinidad.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Cartagena, alongside 3 sights, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Celele and Alquímico.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Getsemaní
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Evening

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Cartagena, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Celele

    Getsemaní restaurant built on research into Colombian Caribbean ingredients and traditions.

    Food · 0.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Alquímico

    Three-story cocktail bar with a rooftop, using spirits and produce from its own farm.

    Drinks · 0.6 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Walled City of Cartagena

    UNESCO-listed old town of plazas, flower-draped balconies and 11 km of stone ramparts.

    Sight · 0.6 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Palacio de la Inquisición

    Colonial palace on Plaza de Bolívar now a history museum covering the Inquisition and the city.

    Sight · 0.7 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Castillo San Felipe de Barajas

    Massive Spanish fortress with tunnels, built on San Lázaro hill to guard the city.

    Sight · 0.7 km straight-line
  6. 6
    La Cevichería

    Small spot near the walls famous for Caribbean ceviches and seafood rice.

    Food · 0.9 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Getsemaní is a stop on our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Cartagena

Getsemaní is our only sight pick in Cartagena; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Cartagena guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Cartagena run from 29°C in October to 30°C in April; October is usually the wettest month. For Getsemaní itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Cartagena from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Cartagena weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Esquina con, Cl. 29 #174, Getsemaní, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia
Coordinates
10.42061, -75.54536
Destination
Cartagena, Colombia

Getsemaní: quick answers

How much time do you need at Getsemaní?

Plan on about 2 hours at Getsemaní. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Getsemaní?

Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Plaza de la Trinidad fills with street food and music after dark.

Is Getsemaní free?

Yes, we list Getsemaní as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Getsemaní?

Getsemaní is at Esquina con, Cl. 29 #174, Getsemaní, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Getsemaní?

Getsemaní appears on Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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