It is a house with history, silence and soul, in the walled city of C...
Casa Uprimny, a Historic Colonial Mansion inside Cartagena’s Walled City. Winner of Colombia’s National Architecture Award. For groups of up to 9 guests or families with children. Daily traditional breakfast included Attentive service from a dedicated cook, housekeeper, and butler Rate includes up to 4 guests. Additional charge for extra guests. No central air conditioning – but the high ceilings, fans in all bedrooms, and the refreshing pool keep the house cool and comfortable year-round. The space The house is accessed by a long hallway with three bays that serves the service area, the staircase, and ends in the main patio around which the social area is located. In the main courtyard, there is a pool, trees, and plants. At the back, after the living room, there is a small patio with plants that provides atmosphere and ventilates the house's ground floor. The staircase leads to a large two-room lobby separated by an elliptical arch, which serves two bedrooms and the balcony around the patio. On the walls of the lobby, in front of the staircase, 17th century wall paintings were restored. On the floor, 19th century cement tiles were recovered. The main alcove, on the left side of the staircase, is in the space where the living room of the colonial house functioned. It has Mudejar-style coffered ceilings and a balcony that runs towards the street from where you can see the passage of the horse-drawn carriages that today transport the thousands of tourists who arrive in the classic Cartagena full of architectural jewels and history. The sound of horseshoes striking the stone of Don Sancho Street evokes bygone times when horse-drawn carriages were the means of transportation for Cartagena's high society. This is a room with a double bed and private bathroom, as are the 3 additional rooms. The second bedroom, on the right, is accessed through the hallway and is ventilated and illuminated by the gallery to the patio. It has 2 beds. The inner balcony or gallery serves the third bedroom, which has 3 beds. Next is the staircase that goes up to the area of the two terraces, which is reached through a hallway with a service counter. On the 1st terrace there are 3 sundecks with an outdoor shower, an ideal place to isolate yourself amidst the charm of the roofs of nearby buildings. On the 2nd terrace is the viewpoint that offers a majestic view of the city center, especially the dome of San Pedro Alejandrino. From there you can see the sea in its grandeur, the same one that Maestro Obregon looked at from what was his house, diagonal to Casa Uprimny. This place is the favorite to enjoy the sunset with the coolness of the sea breeze and its musical sound that envelops the senses. The 2nd floor closes with the fourth bedroom, which is very spacious, with a facade and balcony running over the second patio. Like the others, it has its own bathroom and is unique in its design and atmosphere. Guest access The entire house is available to our guests Other things to note Welcome to Casa Uprimny! A restored colonial gem located in the heart of Cartagena's historic Walled City. Our house is ideal for families and groups looking for an authentic, safe, and charming experience, just steps away from the city's most iconic squares, museums, and restaurants. 🏡 What makes Casa Uprimny unique: •4 spacious rooms, accommodating up to 9 people. •Private pool, perfect for cooling off after exploring the city. •Cook and butler included for a carefree stay. • Fresh breakfast every morning. • A terrace with a view and social areas perfect for sharing as a family. 🌿 Although we don't have air conditioning to preserve the house's original architecture, the traditional design offers excellent cross ventilation and we have fans in every room. The freshness of the Caribbean is experienced naturally here! 🏡Great for families: We have spacious and safe spaces. We love welcoming children and helping parents have a relaxing stay. Prime 🗺️ location: • Just a 2-minute walk to Plaza Santo Domingo and the Cathedral. • Surrounded by the city's best cafes, craft shops, and museums. • A few steps from the Heredia Theater. 🛎️ Extras available: • Private transportation service from the airport (by reservation). •Local guides for historical tours or dining experiences. 🏡Great historical value: • Its restorers managed to preserve all its corners, with decoration in keeping with the time of its construction. A totally unique decorative sector stands out with three large wall paintings, elaborated under the temple technique during the first decades of the 17th century, located in the “halles” of the upper floor. The restorer's interpretation suggests that these are the 3 caravels, ….. by unknown artists. • All woodwork except structural wood is the result of recycling the original pieces. 📣We look forward to welcoming you soon to Casa Uprimny! Write to us if you have any questions or need personalized recommendations for your trip. I'll be happy to help you experience Cartagena from its most authentic heart! Registration Details 120766
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Selma
8 months ago
Everything was absolutely perfect. The style of the historic house, the terrace with 360 views. The friendliness of the staff and the excellent breakfast. Very seamless communication with the host. We fell in love with this house. It is very well located in the center which made it much easier for us to get around. I completely recommend it.
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Clive
9 months ago
The house is a masterpiece of fading colonial grandeur with high ceilings, interesting frescoes and a quite superb terrace. The performance of the housekeeper and her team is absolutely top class - she works very hard indeed and has great dignity. The location in the centre of the historical district is exceptional. Highly recommended.
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Gaetan
1 year ago
Spectacular house Patricia didn't make me feel at home We loved it The pool and rooftop are top The house has a lot of authenticity Step back in time We will be back soon!
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Sigrid
1 year ago
Our stay in Patricia’s house was perfect. The house was beautiful and extremelly well situated, in the historical center of Cartagena, and still very calm. Anna prepared great breakfast and dinner and we felt just at home! Again, many thanks for us!
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Doris
1 year ago
Such a beautiful house inside the walled city. Perfect location. You will feel like you’re back in time. So charming. Anita and Jose were extremely attentive, they help us with absolutely anything we needed, the only downside is that the house doesn’t have AC, but we knew it, my husband and son got in the pool to cool down many times a day even just before going to bed. Our stay at this house was absolutely amazing!
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Cameron
1 year ago
Patricia’s house was lovely. It felt very old world Cartagena. All of the spaces were indoor/outdoor, which we loved. The fans are essential as it gets very hot. I would Imagine it might be challenging for those used to AC. Having the pool in the open courtyard was amazing, especially for our kids to play in and cool off. The location in the walled city but a short walk to Getsamani (but not on a highly trafficked street) was perfect. Anna and Luz were very friendly and kept the house clean plus a freshly prepared breakfast every morning when we awoke was awesome.
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Catherine
1 year ago
Amazing spot, incredible staff, beautiful spacious living, centrally located. One thing to note is that there is no AC, so it is hot. I’d still stay again, we absolutely loved it!
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Javier
2 years ago
We stayed 2 nights at Patricia's house and everything was perfect. Ana and Jose are part of the house service and helped us with all kinds of arrangements. The house is very large and comfortable, just like in the photos. Inside the wall area and a 5-minute walk from all the sites/restaurants in the area. Highly recommended
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Alexandra
2 years ago
Being partially raised in Cartagena myself, I have always found myself awing at all the old colonial homes. As years have passed, more and more of those houses cartagena have been sold. And now tall, unsightly buildings sit in their stead. Casa Umprimny, was the breath of fresh air we needed. The photos of this house simply do it no justice, yet we’re what convinced us in the first place. I felt like I was truly living in luxury I’d never had the pleasure of experiencing before. Ana was kind and her cooking was exactly what we were looking for. She and her sister are very thorough with their attention to details. Especially in the sense of housekeeping, assuring that the rooms are all tidy throughout the day whenever not in them. They are the foundation of Casa Uprimny! It’s unfortunate we couldn’t have our own key to enter and exit. We didn’t want to be bothering Ana late at night to open the door for us. We understand why a key is not given, however, it’s something to consider.
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Tomas
2 years ago
An amazing experience. Prior to the trip, communication with Patricia was very fluid, always answering our questions and even helping us with some issues we needed advice on. Once there, everything flowed perfectly: the bed was beautiful and very clean. We want to highlight Mrs. Ana and José, who made our stay very pleasant at all times: exquisite breakfasts, very delicious lunches, always concerned about us... really having that level of hosts left us MORE than happy with this property.
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