About Teatro Adolfo Mejia ( Teatro Heredia )

Massive and magnificent, Teatro Adolfo Mejia is a great place to visit if you are looking for some professional entertainment at Cartagena. Filled with beautiful decorated walls and ceiling, and a huge performance area, the theater is one of the favorite spots for tourists and locals alike. Built in the year 1911 to commemorate a century of Colombian independence, it resembles the design of Havana’s Tacon Theater. It has been restored multiple times. The winding Italian marble stairs and sculptures, and the colorfully decorated ceiling and walls will make you feel like you are in a fairy tale scene. The theater houses a horseshoe shaped performance hall overlooked by Portuguese wooden balconies. National and International shows are hosted here; if you are in Cartagena in the second week of January, do not miss the annual traditional music concert that happens every year during that time.

Must See

  • The theater is famous for its Italian marble stairs and sculptures, and the beautiful artwork on the ceiling done by the popular Cartagenan artist Enrique Grau. 
  • The performance hall is horseshoe shaped and one of a kind with amazing acoustics.
  • The wooden balconies looking onto the stage are luxurious and elegant.

How to reach

It is a 12 minute drive from the city center and can be reached by taxi. It will cost you around 30000 COP to 40000 COP.

Tips

  • The building is well maintained and beautifully restored.
  • There are guided tours during morning and afternoon, available in English and other languages. 
  • They close midday for almost an hour.So plan your visit accordingly.
  • Photography is allowed inside the building; get your camera ready.
  • Pets are not allowed, except guide dogs.
  • The annual traditional music concert happens here every year in January.
  • Check the working hours online before you plan your visit.
  • Smoking is not allowed inside the building.

Visit Time

Sunday: 8:00 a.m to 6:30 p.m.
Monday: 8:00 a.m to 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m to 6:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m to 6:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m to 6:30 p.m.

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Waiting Time

You may have to wait in queue for entry.

 

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Entrance Fee

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Fee for entrance and guided tour (English) is $15000 COP.

Free entry for children below 6 years.

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Time you can spend

2 hours

 

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Weather

Few Clouds 28.28°C

 

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