Cartagena, a magical place to exercise outdoors

Cartagena, besides having countless gyms, it also has many spaces that are used by those who enjoy exercising outdoors while contemplate the wonders of nature.

Bays and parks are the favorite places for exercise lovers, where you can smell the sea, the grass, and enjoy the sunsets in warm tones that Cartagena offers.

Manga, an island transformed into a neighborhood, where the first fort of Cartagena de Indias was erected to hinder the assault of pirates in colonial times, is currently one of the favorite places for locals and tourists to exercise; its beautiful bay offers a fresh and pleasant space to jog, skate, ride a bike, and making use of the machines found in the parks distributed along the city. While doing your training, in Manga you can appreciate the sea of Cartagena at the same time that your body is oxygenated. But Manga is not the only place to exercise or practice sports. Bocagrande and Castillogrande, some of the most luxurious neighborhoods frequented by tourists in Cartagena, have a pedestrian walkway by the edge of the bay that connects them and make them the perfect scenario to exercise outdoors with the company of the breeze and the salt water.

The magical landscape that is contemplated in the bay of Bocagrande, is the greatest incentive for those who enjoy physical and sports activities. The sound of the waters that move calmly and slowly, and the almost always clear sky of the city, transform the atmosphere of this place into something peaceful and comfortable. In Bocagrande you can see huge buildings, an example of the modern architecture that has taken the city of great stories and legends. But Cartagena does not stop surprising with its constructions, either by the old ones like the “Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas”, the Walls, the Clock Tower, the beautiful churches of the Historical Center, or by contemporary ones, such as the “Parque Lineal Malecón de Crespo, a marvel of engineering located on a 600-meter long tunnel, built to decongest traffic in the northern part of the city.

The “Parque Lineal” is one of the most complete sites for athletic activities. It has a bike path, jogging path, skating rink, soccer fields, beach volleyball, beach soccer, multiple courts and equipment to work out outdoors. Undoubtedly, it is a tempting option for lovers of physical training and for those looking for a place to relax. On the other hand, jogging and doing yoga are two of the favorite activities to do on the walls of Cartagena, from which you will have a beautiful view of the Historical Center. However, the ideal space for exercising along with nature, is the “Parque Espíritu del Manglar”, also equipped with exercising machines, which also offers a fascinating contact with wild animals and the peaceful nature. This park is the quietest option of all, helping you to make your training in a state of fulfillment. Cartagena de Indias is a city for everyone. Enjoy a beautiful and productive afternoon of exercises, or a radiant and fresh dawn full of great physical activity. You can choose the best time and the place that draws your attention, so you can witness that 'La Heroica' is a magical place to exercise outdoors.