Cartagena

Discover Cartagena with 4 scavenger hunts full of riddles and puzzles at real landmarks.

Along the way you'll pass Portal de los Dulces, Plaza San Pedro Claver, La Palettería, Muelle de los Pegasos, Parque del Centenario, Calle de la Sierpe, Castillo San Felipe de Barajas and Puente Heredia, among other spots.

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Hunts in Cartagena

Caribbean Street Food

~90 min · 6 stops

Taste your way from the century-old sweets arcade to the street-food stalls of Getsemaní. Meet the palenquera fruit ladies, hunt down an arepa de huevo and cool off with a limonada de coco along the way.

First stops

Portal de los Dulces — Start under the arches of the Portal de los Dulces, where vendors have been selling traditional sweets for more than a hundred years — cocadas, caballitos, tamarind balls and more, stacked in big glass jars.
Plaza San Pedro Claver — Cross to Plaza San Pedro Claver. Around the square you'll spot whimsical metal sculptures of everyday cartageneros at work — and often a palenquera balancing a bowl of tropical fruit on her head.
La Palettería — Time for something cold. This little shop on Calle de Ayos became famous all over Colombia for one handmade frozen treat, crafted with tropical fruits like mango, maracuyá and coconut.

Getsemaní Street Art

~75 min · 6 stops

Dive into Getsemaní, the barrio that went from rough edges to the beating creative heart of Cartagena. Flag-draped alleys, giant murals, a legendary salsa bar and the square where the whole neighbourhood gathers at dusk.

First stops

Muelle de los Pegasos — Start at the old harbour pier guarded by two winged horses. From here, fruit boats once supplied the city; today it's the gateway between the walled town and Getsemaní.
Parque del Centenario — Cross into Parque del Centenario, laid out in 1911 for the centenary of independence. Look up: the trees are home to wild sloths, iguanas and tamarin monkeys — right in the middle of the city.
Calle de la Sierpe — Wander into Calle de la Sierpe, the open-air gallery of Getsemaní. Its walls carry some of the city's most famous murals, including giant portraits of palenquera women painted by local artists.

Forts & Independence

~100 min · 6 stops

March from the mightiest Spanish fortress in the Americas to the palace of the Inquisition. Along the way: the bridge of the conquistadors, the indigenous heroine of the city and the martyrs who paid for independence with their lives.

First stops

Castillo San Felipe de Barajas — Start at the greatest fortress the Spanish ever built in the Americas, begun in 1639 on San Lázaro hill. In 1741 the half-blind, one-legged admiral Blas de Lezo defended it against a British fleet of 186 ships — and won.
Puente Heredia — Walk down to the Heredia bridge, named after the conquistador who founded Cartagena in 1533. It links the fortress with Getsemaní and gives you the classic full view back at the castle.
Monumento India Catalina — At the edge of the old town stands the bronze figure of India Catalina, a Zenú woman abducted as a child by the Spanish. She later returned with Heredia's expedition and became the crucial link between two worlds.

Iconic Walled City

~90 min · 6 stops

Step through the famous clock-tower gate into Cartagena's walled city, a UNESCO World Heritage jewel of the Caribbean. Wander past colonial plazas, the cathedral's landmark dome and Botero's bronze lady, then walk the ramparts to the old dungeon vaults.

First stops

Puerta del Reloj — Start at the Puerta del Reloj, the city gate crowned by a butter-yellow clock tower. For centuries this was the only land entrance through the walls, connecting the harbour and Getsemaní with the inner city.
Plaza de la Aduana — Walk into the Plaza de la Aduana, the oldest and largest square of the old town. The colonial customs house here handled all the treasure of the Spanish Main, and a statue of Christopher Columbus watches over the centre.
La Catedral de Cartagena — Head to Cartagena's 16th-century cathedral, whose colourful dome dominates the skyline of the old town. English pirate Francis Drake shelled the half-built church in 1586 and held it for ransom.

Frequently asked questions

Scavenger hunts in Cartagena: practical questions

How long does a scavenger hunt in Cartagena take?

The hunts in Cartagena take roughly 75 to 100 minutes and have 6 to 6 stops. You walk at your own pace and can pause and pick up again anytime.

How much does a scavenger hunt in Cartagena cost?

A hunt costs €1.99 as a one-time purchase in the app — no subscription. You can also unlock the whole city with all themes at once.

Which themes are available in Cartagena?

There are 4 hunts in Cartagena: Caribbean Street Food, Getsemaní Street Art, Forts & Independence, Iconic Walled City. Each theme follows its own route past different places.

Can I play together in Cartagena?

Yes — play solo, share one phone, or try the co-op duo mode (beta) with two phones. For groups and team outings there are private hunts everyone joins in the browser.

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