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Centenario Park in Cartagena: What Activities to Do and How to Explore It
Amidst the walls that guard Cartagena's history of resistance, the old buildings of Daniel Lemaitre avenue, and the colonial houses of Getsemaní lies the green lung of the Historic Center: the Centenario Park.
TL;DR
- The Centenario Park is Cartagena's historic green lung, crucial for local gatherings and tourism.
- It was built in 1911 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Cartagena's independence.
- The park features an obelisk commemorating the signatories of the Independence Act, a gift from the Italian government.
- Recent restoration by the Mayor's Office of Cartagena includes renovated monuments, a multi-purpose court, a skating rink, new modules for booksellers and artisans, and a dry fountain with water and light shows.
- A new Tourist Attention Center (CAT) with specialized services and restrooms has also been added.
- Activities include visiting the obelisk, walking among trees and urban fauna, exploring trails, visiting artisan stalls, using the multi-purpose court, and utilizing the CAT.
- The park has multiple access points and is recommended to be explored starting from the main entrance facing the Clock Tower.