Last checked: 25 October 2026 by Lia. Sources: UNESCO World Heritage listing; Cartagena taxi decree 0051 of 2026. Hero photo: Joe Ross from Lansing, Michigan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Overview
The Walled City is the Cartagena of the postcards: balconies, bougainvillea, plazas and churches, inside 11 km of stone walls. There is no beach. You walk. The 2026 taxi minimum, if you do need one, is 12,250 COP.
Highlights
- The Torre del Reloj gate and Plaza de los Coches.
- Plaza Santo Domingo and the cathedral.
- Quieter San Diego and Las Bóvedas.
- Sunset on the walls.
Getting around
On foot. Taxis wait at the gates; the 2026 minimum fare is 12,250 COP. See walking the Walled City.
Who it suits
First-timers and couples. It’s the priciest area and busy with day-trippers.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Walled City walkable?
Yes. You do it on foot. Taxis wait at the gates, and the 2026 minimum fare is 12,250 COP.
Is there a beach in the Walled City?
No. You get the walls by the sea, not a swimming beach. Bocagrande and the islands are the beach options.
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