Play the city game of Cartagena
An interactive adventure through Cartagena. Join the Order of the Secret Map, solve puzzles and uncover highlights and hidden gems at your own pace.
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11 stops · 3.3 km · ±1.5 h
3.3 km · 0.9 km back to the starting point.
Starts at Walls of Cartagena and ends at MURALLA DE CARTAGENA SECTOR EL TEJADILLO. You can start at whichever stop is closest to you.
This is what a challenge feels like:
India Catalina, an iconic figure in Cartagena's history, played a crucial role as an interpreter and mediator. What year corresponds to her return to Cartagena with Pedro de Heredia, the city's founder? SELECT yearofreturn FROM IndiaCatalinaBiography WHERE event = 'Return to Cartagena with Pedro de Heredia',
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Longest stretch between two stops: 850 m
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Cartagena that ordinary visitors never fully see. Follow the whispers of history in the coral stone walls, let yourself be embraced by the vibrant colors of colonial facades and ornate balconies, and feel the rhythmic heartbeat of the Caribbean Sea washing over the city.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Cartagena on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Cartagena blends a classic city walk with an escape game. You get a real tour guide in your pocket that takes you past the must-see landmarks of Cartagena and the hidden gems only locals know.
No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Cartagena — solo, with friends, with kids, or as an activity for a city break, bachelor party or team outing.
Along the way you solve puzzles and uncover the mystery of The Order of the Secret Map. A unique way to get to know Cartagena — more than a regular walking tour, and a fraction of the price of a live guide.
Why players love CityWalkGems
At your pace
No schedules or groups. Start, pause and resume whenever you want.
Highlights + gems
The must-sees plus spots even locals sometimes miss.
Story in every street
History and mystery woven through the city itself.
A fraction of a guide
A real private guide in your pocket, for a fraction of the price.
Zero hassle
No download, no account, no waiting. Open the link and you're playing.
What you'll see in Cartagena
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Cartagena that ordinary visitors never fully see. Follow the whispers of history in the coral stone walls, let yourself be embraced by the vibrant colors of colonial facades and ornate balconies, and feel the rhythmic heartbeat of the Caribbean Sea washing over the city.
Along the way you'll pass Walls of Cartagena, Monumento India Catalina, Getsemaní, Camellón de los Mártires, Plaza de los Coches and Centro Histórico de Cartagena — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 1 hidden gem in Cartagena that only locals know about.
Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Cartagena
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