Las Bóvedas
A colonial building with 23 vaults next to the wall, at the northern end of Cartagena's historic center, now full of craft shops.
- Price
- Free to go in; each shop sets its own prices.
- Price
- Free
- Duration
- 0 to 2 hours
- Address
- Plaza de Las Bóvedas, San Diego, Centro, Cartagena
Las Bóvedas were built between 1792 and 1798 at the northern end of the wall, next to the Baluarte de Santa Catalina. They were used to store ammunition and later as jail cells.
There are 23 vaults in a row with a yellow arcade in front. Today they're craft shops and galleries.
They sell Wayuu bags (mochilas), sombreros vueltiaos made of caña flecha (Colombia's traditional woven hat), hammocks, handmade jewelry, magnets and decor pieces, with prices for every budget.
What to see
- The arcade of 23 vaults.
- Shops with Wayuu bags, sombreros vueltiaos and hammocks.
- The north wall, right alongside.
Getting there
- On foot from La Matuna, about 15 minutes crossing the old town to San Diego.
- Taxi to Las Bóvedas, in San Diego.
Tips
- Compare prices across several vaults before buying.
- Combine it with a walk along the wall to the Baluarte de Santa Catalina.
FAQ
What can you buy at Las Bóvedas?
Crafts: Wayuu bags, sombreros vueltiaos, hammocks, jewelry and souvenirs.
Where are Las Bóvedas?
At the northern end of the historic center, next to the wall, in the San Diego neighborhood.
On the map
Photos: JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Joe Ross from Lansing, Michigan, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Kamilokardona, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Joe Ross from Lansing, Michigan, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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