Overview
Convento de la Popa (formally Convento de Santa Cruz de la Popa) is a 17th-century Augustinian monastery perched atop Cartagena's highest hill, about 150 meters above sea level. Named for its resemblance to a ship's stern (popa), the hill has been a site of religious pilgrimage since colonial times. Today its whitewashed walls, cloisters, and chapel are popular for the sweeping views over the Walled City, Bocagrande, and the Caribbean Sea. Admission runs roughly COP 11,000-13,000 (about 3,700-4,400 KRW) for adults. Because the road up is steep, most visitors take a round-trip taxi rather than walking, which is also discouraged for safety reasons.
💰 Tickets
Adults COP 11,000-13,000, children COP 8,000. Subject to change; please verify before visiting.
🎟️ Check ticket prices →Opening Hours
Daily 08:30-17:30.
Travel Tips
Don't walk up - take a round-trip taxi (about COP 35,000-50,000). The view is most beautiful around sunset.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Cartagena, Colombia from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Colombia on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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KRW ↔ Local Currency
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Korean Community · Korean Food
Many cities have an active Korean community in Cartagena with Korean restaurants, mini-marts, and Korean-speaking guides. Search Naver Cafe or KakaoTalk open chats for "Cartagena 한인" before you go.
Attractions near Convento de la Popa (La Popa Monastery)
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Getsemaní
Cartagena's hippest neighborhood, packed with graffiti art, salsa bars, and hostels.
📍 2.1km away
Palace of the Inquisition
A colonial-era Inquisition museum revealing Cartagena's darker history.
📍 2.2km away
Playa Blanca, Barú Island
Cartagena's most beautiful white-sand beach — Caribbean relaxation at its finest.
📍 24.2km away
Things to Do in Cartagena
Sunset Walk on the City Walls
Walk the 11km colonial walls as the sun sets over the Caribbean. The most popular stretch runs from Baluarte de Santo Domingo to Santa Catalina. Cap it off with cocktails at Café del Mar for the perfect evening.
Rosario Islands Boat Tour & Snorkeling
A day tour to the Rosario archipelago, about 1 hour by boat from Cartagena. Snorkel coral reefs, relax on white-sand beaches, and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch in crystal-clear Caribbean water.
Getsemaní Salsa & Nightlife
Dance salsa with locals in Getsemaní's Plaza de la Trinidad under live music every night. Surrounding bars and clubs serve rum cocktails while you soak up the Caribbean passion of Cartagena after dark.