Getsemaní Neighborhood, the Fantastic Art Disctrict. Cartagena

Getsemaní is the most emblematic neighborhood of current Cartagena, the district of art and bohemian life, it also tells many stories about the colony, independence, slavery, liberation, displacement and gentrification. 

Learn about its magical history while admiring its striking street art. 

First stop Plaza de la Trinidad, the most vibrant meeting point of the Cartagena nights, which also tells us a lot about the independence of Colombia. Appreciate the most colorful sample of current Cartagena life. 

Second stop, enter the neighborhood and walk along the wall, from whee we will see the marvelous San Felipe Castle and discover the reasons for the successive pirate attacks that Cart. suffered. 

Third stop, we head into the most representative alleys of the neighborhood, the Wide Alley, the Narrow Alley, umbrellas and flags streets, the emblematic Plaza del Pozo. Grafitti and street art. 

Fourth stop, visit to San Juan Street, a cool alley covered by trees, where you can find art for all tastes.

Fifth stop, Sierpe Street, where we will learn about the history of Vencos Biohó and the palenques, the freedom. Espectacular samples of street art. 

Sixth stop, Parque Centenario, the park that commemorates Colombia’s Independence, where beautiful and strange animals of the region can be seen. 

Seventh stop, Camellón de los Mártires (Martyr’s Ridger), which also tells us stories of the reconquest, of independence, of the passing of Cartagena life.