Day 49: Centro & Getsemani

Today we took a free walking tour to learn more about Cartagena history. Originally a successful Spanish port, it was attacked several times by the English, Portuguese, and French. Tired of the attacks, the Spanish purchased slaves from Africa and had them build a wall around the city.

As a result, majority of the population in Cartagena is African or a mix between Spanish, Indigenous, and African. The architecture, statues, street art, and culture is reflective of this troubled past, which is a mix of beautiful Spanish style homes with statues and paintings dedicated to slaves and African heritage.

We ended the evening eating street food and drinks from the Getsemani neighborhood which is in the process of being gentrified and converted into hostels, hotels, and Airb&b.

Food:
Michelada
Limonada de Coco
Lulo Margaritas
Pinchas
Arepas

Spots:
Centro Cartagena
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