Overview
Getsemaní, just south of the Walled City, is Cartagena's most vibrant and trendy district. Once a working-class neighborhood, it has been transformed by artists and travelers into a hip cultural quarter. Massive graffiti murals blanket building facades, and Plaza de la Trinidad comes alive every night with salsa dancing and live music. Boutique hostels, rooftop bars, and local eateries make it a magnet for backpackers and younger travelers.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours.
Travel Tips
Plaza de la Trinidad at night is the highlight. Join the locals dancing salsa in the square. During the day, take a graffiti walking tour.
Hotels near Getsemaní
Hotels and guesthouses in Cartagena, Getsemaní, Cartagena
Other attractions in Cartagena
Walled City (Ciudad Amurallada)
A UNESCO World Heritage Site preserving 16th-century Spanish colonial walls and buildings.
Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
South America's largest Spanish colonial fortress, built to defend against pirates.
Rosario Islands
A Caribbean archipelago of coral reefs and crystal water, about 1 hour by boat from Cartagena.
Palace of the Inquisition
A colonial-era Inquisition museum revealing Cartagena's darker history.
Playa Blanca, Barú Island
Cartagena's most beautiful white-sand beach — Caribbean relaxation at its finest.
Café del Mar
Cartagena's premier sunset spot — cocktails atop the colonial walls overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
San Pedro Claver Church & Museum
A 17th-century Jesuit church and museum honoring San Pedro Claver, patron saint of slaves.