Cartagena Clock Tower


Considered one of the 5 most beautiful public clocks in the world, the clock tower is the entryway to the colourful, historic centre of Cartagena. As soon as you walk through this gate, you’ll find cafés, restaurants, boutiques, souvenir shops, and an array of options for a night out on the town.

When I visited Cartagena in March 2021, my friends and I took pictures at the clock tower with the well-known Palenqueras, African-descent women with colourful dresses carrying large platters of tropical fruits on top of their heads.