Plaza de los Coches — Attraction in Cartagena

I gave five stars because of the incredible history and the abundance of knowledge. But in my opinion, Cartagena in general is not prepared to receive tourists when it comes to the enormous challenging issues with healthy food, Bocagrande beaches, local transportation, electric power and infrastructure. I urge all tourists NOT to eat on the street but in the restaurants. I have and continue to travel around the world but actually I live for at least a year on the places I write about. The prices are NOT commensurate with the quality and services provided. They charge you en Dollars but the quality and service is in pesos, despite of the cheap prices. In my opinion Cartagena in it's current condition is not a go, but this is my personal opinion only. If you come to Cartagena enjoy it's history and ensure you stay at Baru "island" Rosario islands but not at Bocagrande. Do NOT bathe at...

Plaza de Los Coches is a charming place to visit during the day with beautiful scenery and horse-drawn carriages. The perfect spot for a leisurely stroll. At night it becomes a hot spot for a pretty active night life which can be super fun. However, it's important to exercise alot of caution during the night as tourists and visitors are always oftenly targeted for robbery. Visitors should be wary of pickpockets and chain snatchers. Street vendors have been known to change the price of drinks mid-transaction and work in cahoots with the criminals. It's important to keep a close eye on your belongings and stay alert...

Simple plaza with individual stands. It wasn't busy when I went. The statue of the founder of Cartagena, Pedro, has a statue there. One interesting fact I learned on a tour is that he was able to establish the city with India Catalina, an indigenous woman who was kidnapped as a child by the Spanish colonizers. She was forcibly taught Spanish language and religion, and then served as a translator, ultimately used in her people's destruction. The tour guide noted her similarities with the story...