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thephrasebook
Really enjoyed spending time in this area. It's a lot more vibrant than the main Old Town. At night, you can grab a beer and street food and chat away to the locals whilst watching musicians or local kids playing football. The church was dilapidated but still very beautiful. It's a lot more real than the rest of the touristy parts of the city. Lovely.Check out our blog for more tips on Cartagena: https://ednaventures.wordpress.com/2014/11/05/cartagena-de-indias-fire-mud-tv-in-a-bin-bag/
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E9933BVtonym
I enjoyed walking around, watching people and just the life there at NIGHT. The Rests. in the area are good, and good prices, you can sit outside, no fancy, but very good. I wish the one called "Demente" would have outside tables, but they don't. I rather go to the ones with tables outside (my preference),
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vancouverluke
We spent many nights in this area having drinks or just walking around. There was always people and musicians hanging out here and it has a very lively atmosphere. We only wish that our town had somewhere like this to hang out at every night.
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Sheilavehla
I disagree with the review about "not going there after dark". We are two white Americans in a sea of Columbians and possibly other tourists. We went out in that area every night. This place was hopping with the local culture. We saw one mass which the participants all had lit candles. The streets outside are full of families, singles, couples, dogs, singers, food, drinks... You name it.
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islandtravelguy
This church is set in what looks to be the working-class district of Cartagena. There are lively cafés and the plaza in front of the church is alive with performers in the evenings. Not a place I'd want to be after dark, but plenty of security and police roaming the area throughout the day.
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E1258QWpeterb
This place is amazing - it is a square outside a church with lots going on. Mariachi bands, a pop up cocktail bar and people just hanging out. So much fun.
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Pyow
We visited this based on tripadvisor ratings. The inside was not open when we arrived. We snapped some pics of the outside (which is pretty impressive) and then walked over to the Walled City.
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LisandroVoyager
This crumbling barrio is definitely on the upswing and is anchored by this church where I enjoyed a marching band competition one night, which even got some people on their feet to dance. The church was a wonderful backdrop for the event.
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KGB777
The church itself didn't seem to be open when I visited, but still a pretty exterior worthy of a few photos. Good light in the morning.
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SPooh
Sat at the square and saw families playing and street performers practicing their acts. Multiple food vendors and very casual atmosphere. No one constantly trying to sell you something. Music wafting everywhere.