Viewpoint from the City Walls

The viewpoint of the walls, in Cartagena

The viewpoint of the walls offers a superb panorama over the Caribbean Sea and the old town of Cartagena. The Cartagena audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this belvedere at the top of the ramparts, one of the finest of the city.

A belvedere over the Caribbean Sea

From the top of the walls of Cartagena de Indias is offered one of the finest viewpoints of the city. From this belvedere perched on the ramparts, the gaze takes in the vast Caribbean Sea on one side, and on the other the roofs, the bell towers and the colourful façades of the old colonial town. It is an ideal place to admire the sunset over the ocean, when the light gilds the ancient stones. Prized by walkers and photographers, this viewpoint sums up by itself the magic of Cartagena, between history, sea and colours.

What to see

You admire a superb panorama over the Caribbean Sea and over the roofs, bell towers and colourful façades of the old town, from the top of the ramparts. The viewpoint of the walls is one of the finest of Cartagena, ideal at sunset. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The viewpoint of the walls is discovered from the top of the ramparts of the old town of Cartagena de Indias, reachable on foot. They are open-air public spaces, freely accessible. The view is particularly beautiful at sunset over the Caribbean Sea.

What can you see from the viewpoint of the walls of Cartagena?

A superb panorama over the Caribbean Sea and over the roofs, bell towers and colourful façades of the old colonial town, particularly beautiful at sunset.

Where is the viewpoint of the walls?

At the top of the ramparts of the old town of Cartagena de Indias, in Colombia.