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Top destination - Why go there for best historical in Colombia ?
Cartagena De Indias
Cartagena de Indias, founded in 1533, is an old, famous and beautiful colonial city, classified as UNESCO World Heritage Site. With 11km of fortifications along the Carribean coast,...
Finest restaurants - Where to eat for best historical in Colombia ?
El Balcon Eat Drink Love
Probably one of the nicest places to eat in town. El Balcon Eat Drink Love, on top of having a great name, is a restaurant on a balcony, with direct view on Plaza San Diego and its...
Cafe del Mar
Known locally as the best place in town to watch beautiful sunsets on the Carribean sea, it is the case ! Built on the fortifications, at a western corner, it has a large choice of...
What to see for best historical in Colombia ?
Carribean sunset from the fortifications
A must do in Cartagena, is to take the time to admire an awesome natural wonder, the sunset on the Carribean sea. Cafe del mar is a place of choice, but it can be admired from many...
Cartagena fortifications
With 11km of wall along the Caribbean sea, surrounding the old town, there is a lot to say about these fortifications - and even more to see. Built over centuries, to protect the Spanish...
Plaza San Diego
For both street animation and souvenir shopping, Plaza San Diego is a good stop. It is also surrounded by beautiful buildings, comfortable terraces and restaurants offering great cuisine.
Catedral Primada de Colombia
The Primatial Cathedral of Bogotá, situated on the main square of the city, with the National Capitol, is the biggest in Colombia, and one of the largest in South America. Built at...
Colombian National Capitol
Situated on the main square of the country capital, the National Capitol is a beautiful building to see. Going from there, the building is at the beginning of the most animated street,...
Monserrate mountain
Monserrate is a mountain that dominates the city of Bogota by 500 meters / 1600 feet. It hosts a beautiful church, along with restaurants, tourists shops, and breathtaking views on...
Institución Universitaria Bellas Artes y Ciencias de Bolívar UNIBAC
Just like many of the colonial era building, the Arts and Science university of Cartagena is one of the many buildings to stop to admire while going through the old town little streets.
Plaza de los estudiantes
One on the numerous beautiful squares in Cartagena, surrounded by colonial buildings, which is worth passing by and going around, wandering in the typical small streets.
Excellent activities - What to do for best historical in Colombia ?
Via Monserrate hiking trail
Going up to Monserrate mountain, the choice is yours : cable car, funicular... or a 1h30min hike, going up 500 meter / 1600 feet, with as many as 1200 steps... quite a hike ! Very refreshing...
Monserrate funicular
To either go up to Monserrate top, or get down from it, the funicular is a great way to save some time and breath. Existing since 1929, it offers beautiful views of the surroundings,...
Plaza de la Trinidad
The best street animation, any evening of the week, is on Plaza de la Trinidad ! Locals are buying beers, either from street sellers, or from one of the shops around, and like to sip...