Free State of Cartagena, Former republic in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.
The Free State of Cartagena encompassed territories along the Caribbean coast, with Cartagena de Indias serving as its administrative center.
From November 11, 1811 to December 6, 1815, this territory became the first region in present-day Colombia to declare independence from Spanish rule.
The independence movement included participation from various social classes, with the Getsemani militia playing a central role in the revolution.
The state maintained the largest military force in New Granada, utilizing the existing fortification system for defense against Spanish attempts at reconquest.
French diplomat Benoit Chasseriau served as a secret agent during this period and later became the first French ambassador to Colombia.
GPS coordinates: 10.43333,-75.50000
Latest update: March 8, 2025 08:25
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
4.3 km
Estadio Romelio Martínez
98.2 km
Puerta del Reloj, Cartagena
5.5 km
Castle of Saint Anthony of Salgar
89.3 km
Los Colorados Fauna and Flora Sanctuary
69.2 km
Monumento a India Catalina
5 km
Hotel Estelar Bocagrande
6.2 km
Teatro Heredia
5.6 km
Castle of San Luis de Bocachica
15.5 km
Convento de Santo Domingo, Cartagena
5.8 km
Iglesia de Santo Toribio
5.4 km
Historical Museum of Cartagena de Indias
5.8 km
Loa de los Santos Reyes Magos
75.2 km
San Basilio de Palenque
49.4 km
Rosario and San Bernardo Corals National Natural Park
59.8 km
Biblioteca Pública Departamental Meira Delmar
99.1 km
Joaquín Barrios Polo
94.7 km
Château de San Fernando de Bocachica
15.5 km
El Totumo
44.7 km
Ventana al mundo
99 km
Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena
4.1 km
Museum of Poet Julio Florez
66.6 km
Palace of Inquisition
5.7 km
Estadio Once de Noviembre
3.3 km
Museo de Arte Moderno de Cartagena de Indias
5.7 km
Ciénaga de Mallorquín
98.8 km
Embalse del Guájaro
52.2 km
Church of la Trinidad
5.2 kmReviews
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