Parque del Centenario
It's the park that separates Getsemaní from the walled city. Sloths, tamarin monkeys (titíes) and iguanas live in the trees; you're most likely to see them early in the morning.
- Hours
- Open during the day and into the evening; hours after the 2025 reopening haven't been published.
- Price
- Free.
- Price
- Free
- Duration
- 0 to 2 hours
- Address
- Avenida Daniel Lemaitre, between Getsemaní and the Centro, Cartagena
The park was built for the centennial of Cartagena's 1811 independence, and it has yellow entrance arches and a monument in the middle. You pass through it going between Getsemaní and the Torre del Reloj.
What people come for is the animals: sloths hanging from the high branches, tamarins, squirrels and iguanas. Some days you won't see any; you have to look up patiently.
The city renovated it and reopened it on December 12, 2025. In 2024 there were reports of people taking sloths down to charge for photos; environmental authorities ask visitors not to touch or feed the animals.
What to see
- Sloths in the high branches.
- Tamarins and iguanas.
- The entrance arches and the central monument.
Getting there
- On foot: it's between Getsemaní and the Torre del Reloj, two minutes from both.
- Taxi to Avenida Daniel Lemaitre.
Tips
- Go early, before 9:00 a.m., when the animals move around more.
- Don't pay for photos with sloths: it's animal abuse and the authorities report it.
- Don't feed the animals.
FAQ
Are there sloths in the Parque del Centenario?
Yes, they live in the park's trees, along with tamarins and iguanas. They don't always show themselves.
How much does it cost?
Nothing. It's a public park.
What's the best time to go?
Early in the morning.
Can I touch the sloths?
No. Environmental authorities ask people not to touch them or pay anyone who offers them for photos.
On the map
Photos: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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