The Old Boots : info and guided tour

Introduction to Las Botas Viejas

Las Botas Viejas is a very well-known monument in Cartagena de Indias, located in the Pie del Cerro neighborhood, near the address Cl. 31 #18B-55. Its shape as a giant pair of boots makes it one of the city’s most recognizable sites. The site is also associated with a small public space that attracts visitors and locals.

The place is best known for its monumental sculpture, conceived as a tribute to the popular figure of the Cartagena poet Luis Carlos López, often linked to his poem about the “old boots.” Thanks to this literary reference and its immediately recognizable character, the work has taken on an emblematic place in the local imagination.

Visually, Las Botas Viejas stands out for its two giant boots, created in a simple but expressive style that invites photography. The monument does not aim for classical monumentality; instead, it focuses on a familiar, almost playful image that has become a cultural landmark of Cartagena de Indias.

The site is appreciated as much for its artistic dimension as for its connection to the city’s urban memory. By visiting this spot, you discover a local symbol where literature, sculpture, and Cartagena identity intersect, in an open setting that extends the experience of the historic area.

Discover Cartagena with a private guide

A private guide can help place Las Botas Viejas within the cultural history of Cartagena de Indias by explaining the literary reference, the symbolism of the monument, and its importance in the Pie del Cerro neighborhood. The visit thus gains context, with clear landmarks about the site and its place in the city.