The Old Walled City, called La Ciudad Amurallada in Spanish, is a part of Cartagena that looks like it stopped back in time. The 16th century architecture and surroundings within the fortress have been properly preserved in order to keep the magic and spirit alive of a city that has seen many conquistadors, battles, changes, and cultural events. Surrounded with massive forts which were used as protection from invaders during the colonization epoch, it is currently filled with super-chic hot spots and cozy hidden romantic restaurants and shops. Spend the day here taking a ride on a horse drawn carriage, have lunch in one of the yummy bistros or restaurants, or stay your whole trip in one of the luxurious hotels this beautiful part of town has to offer.
Stay at: Hotel Sofitel Santa Clara
Originally constructed as a convent in 1621, the Hotel Sofitel Santa Clara in the Old Walled City of Cartagena charms guests with its modern chic atmosphere that's reminiscent of a romantic past. Two types of room views are available, either the Caribbean ocean view or the Old Walled City colonial view. Its two restaurants, El Refectorio and El Caustro, serve some of the best examples of French and International cuisine. The bar called El Coro, Spanish for "the choir", used to be the place holding precisely what it's named for, and it's a great place to sip on cocktails and catch live music Thursdays to Saturdays.
Hotel Sofitel Santa Clara
Calle Del Torno 39-29 Barrio San Diego, Cartagena, Colombia
Ph. (+57)5/6504700 - (+57)5/6648040
www.sofitel.com/es/ |
