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Free things to do in Cartagena
No-spend weekends in Cartagena — free museums, parks, markets and walks that don't cost a dollar.
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Rosario Islands Day Trip
OutdoorsRosario Archipelago
45-minute speedboat to coral reefs, beach clubs and lobster lunches at Cholón.
Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
CulturePie de la Popa
Huge 17th-century Spanish fortress — tunnels, ramps and the postcard skyline view.
Walled City Walking Tour
CultureCentro Histórico
13km of 16th-century walls around bougainvillea-draped colonial streets — sunset stroll on Las Bóvedas.
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- Standouts right now: Walled City Walking Tour, Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, Rosario Islands Day Trip. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Cartagena and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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