South America
Colombia
Bolivar Department
Cartagena District
Cartagena
Things to Do in Cartagena
Teatro Adolfo Mejía ( Teatro Heredia )
See all things to do

Teatro Adolfo Mejía ( Teatro Heredia )

See all things to do
See all things to do
Teatro Adolfo Mejía ( Teatro Heredia )
4.5
What people are saying
“Beware! Some seats have completely obstructed view!”
Jan 2020
We attended the Opening Night of the 14th annual International Music Festival. We had bought our tickets the day they went on sale (months in advance) only to discover that we had paid nearly $COP 300,000 for seats from which we could not see the stage (unless we stood). Please be forewarned. Some seats have a totally obstructed view!
Luis Ortega
By Luis Ortega
“Awesome place with an extraordinary tour guide ”
Aug 2019
The place was remodeled recently but paints, rooms and some furnitures are the originals. It was designed and builders by Italian artist. The tour guide was extraordinary by a dancer of the theater. Keep in mind at least 2.5 hrs for the tour. The tour admission in Aug/2019 was $10k
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view

Top ways to experience Teatro Adolfo Mejía ( Teatro Heredia ) and nearby attractions

The area
Address
Reach out directly
Best nearby
Restaurants
879 within 3 miles
El Burlador Gastrobar
4,183
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Seafood • Mediterranean • Contemporary
Epoca Espresso Bar
1,087
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Latin • Cafe • International
Pezetarian
2,494
0.2 mi$ • Seafood • Sushi • Asian
Uma Cantina Peruana
527
0.2 mi$$$$ • Peruvian • Latin • Seafood
Texas Restobar
465
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Steakhouse • Seafood • Grill
Restaurante 1621
2,532
0.3 mi$$$$ • Contemporary • Healthy • Dining bars
Don Ignazio Restaurante Cartagena
239
0.2 mi$$$$ • Italian • Healthy • Tuscan
Al Alma
321
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Contemporary • Fusion • Healthy
Buena Vida Marisqueria y Rooftop
4,395
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Caribbean • Bar • Seafood
La Magnolia Rooftop
131
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Caribbean • Bar • Asian
See all
Attractions
191 within 6 miles
Claustro de la Merced Mausoleo de Garcia Marquez
20
39 ftHistoric Sites • Architectural Buildings
La Presentación Casa Museo Arte y Cultura
37
450 ftArt Museums
Casa del Marquez de Valdehoyos
7
400 ftHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Templo de Santo Domingo
534
0.2 miReligious Sites
Baluarte de Santa Cruz
7
0.1 miHistoric Sites
Plaza Santo Domingo
3,927
0.2 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks
La Gorda Gertrudis
555
0.2 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Centro Historico
302
0.2 miHistoric Sites • Neighborhoods
Baluarte de la Merced
8
0.1 miHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Catedral Santa Catalina de Alejandria
469
0.2 miChurches & Cathedrals
See all
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
4.5
78 reviews
Excellent
41
Very good
29
Average
4
Poor
3
Terrible
1
Jane B
Goodyear, AZ248 contributions
#1 Site to Visit
Feb 2016 • Friends
Theatre entrance is in the back behind the stage. Fee for entrance and guided tour (English) was $15000 COP.
Not always open as many activities including weddings and receptions. We got in at 9:00 AM when it opens. They have to turn on the lights so consider it a privilege to have the only guide that can show you this beauty.
This theatre is so beautiful with cedar dividers for the seating sections. The floors are made from a special wood to enhance in acoustics.

"A luscious refurbishment by architect Alberto Samudio in 1988 restored the city's principal cultural venue to its former glory and Adolfo Mejia's theatre of dreams still hosts the city's most glittering events.
Through the course of the year classical music concerts, film premiers, literary readings and theatre troupes all compete to impress the city's culture buffs against a marvellous backdrop.
The theatre's eclectic but beautiful design ushers affluent spectators towards their seats via an icy cold, marble staircase shipped in from Italy. On the ceiling a glorious fresco painted by Cartagena's most renowned artist, Enrique Grau, depicts the dance of the nine muses of the arts.
Grau's magical surrealist stage curtain and the ornate, gold-plated fittings and towering figure of the India Catalina the charming translator for the city's founder Pedro Heredia provide the final golden touch to an already spectacular spectacle."
Written February 14, 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
frankj614
Columbus, OH16 contributions
An unexpected jewel.
Jan 2019
Who knew Cartagena had an opera house? And such a classically beautiful one?
My wife and I were wandering around Cartagena's Old Town when we came upon a crowd outside a theater. Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte was about to begin. Bemoaning that we had no time to go back to our hotel to change into more appropriate (opera) dress, we were handed two free tickets by a passing stranger.
Gilt and dark wood, the theater is gorgeous. No one cared that we were in shorts and tennis shoes. And, you can't beat Mozart!
Written April 5, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
FactotumDellaCitta
London, UK3,837 contributions
Lovely little theater
Jan 2019 • Couples
We attended a concert and an opera here during the Cartagena Music Festival. The theater is gorgeous inside, with ornate balconies and a wonderful ceiling mural. The sound quality was excellent.
Written January 26, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Nuniatko
New York106 contributions
Well worth the visit
Oct 2016 • Couples
The theater has interesting history and its well worth the visit.
We visited in October, 2016 and the admission with guide was 11,000 Colombian. The guide was in Spanish but she speaks some English. Finding the entrance can be little tricky as it isn't at the front of the theater. Just go around the building to the back where you will find small office. You will also get the back stage tour entering the theater from the stage as an actor rater than from the front as spectator. You can climb all the way to the top balconies as well. Their performing season is very short January - March but they offer tours all year long.
Written October 5, 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Stuart L
Whitley Bay, UK647 contributions
Fantastic Folkloric Show
Apr 2015 • Couples
We attended a performance of Folkloric Dances by the Calenda Folcorico Group at this historic theatre during a tour from our cruise ship. The performance was energetic, colourful and highly entertaining. I was amazed at the performer's ability to constantly retain a smile! The theatre was also highly decorated and this section of our tour was the most memorable.
Written May 31, 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Luis Ortega
Lexington, KY25 contributions
Awesome place with an extraordinary tour guide
Aug 2019 • Couples
The place was remodeled recently but paints, rooms and some furnitures are the originals. It was designed and builders by Italian artist. The tour guide was extraordinary by a dancer of the theater. Keep in mind at least 2.5 hrs for the tour. The tour admission in Aug/2019 was $10k
Written August 26, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
duncan b
paramaribo20 contributions
A gem of a theatre
Mar 2019 • Couples
Such a gem of a theater! So inspiring to learn that the government was willing to invest in its restoration! We took a guided tour with one of the theater’s own tour guide. She was proficient in Spanish and English, and pointed out wonderful details such as the ornamentations, and the ‘widows loge’.

They currently mostly rent out the place as a venue for third parties cultural and social events. The theater itself apparently does not have its own full-time production staff, but they do have a short opera ‘season’ in the month of January, featuring two evenings with singers contracted out of Italy.

I guess one would need to peruse the Cartagena cultural websites a couple of months before to learn the specifics. I am sure that a attending a performance there would be pure joy!

Written April 2, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
William M
Chicago, IL294 contributions
A stunning venue in the heart of the old city
Nov 2018 • Couples
Finally got my opportunity to seat in the loge seats that surround the theater on several levels. Main floor seating is also just fine. The concert featuring Toto La Momposina with her musicians clearly influence my liking this beautifully restored place. The acoustics were fine so I would recommend it for any concert.
Written January 2, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Alan B
Kendall Park, NJ1,349 contributions
Beautiful restoration, great for our conference
May 2018 • Business
I had the extreme pleasure of presenting on the magnificent stage for a conference. It’s a grand old theater and they did a wonderful job keeping its feel, while updating to modern theater needs of technology.
Written May 21, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Spanish B
Jackson, MI127 contributions
Magnificent building
Apr 2016 • Couples
We stumbled upon the Theatre one morning while exploring the Old City. Thankfully I remembered that we had to go to the back doors to get in. Thank you Tripadvisor! Even then finding the door is iffy since there is no sign. We walked in the first door we came too and it was the right one. The theatre is magnificent. The guide told beautiful stories and truly loved the building. If you can find the building and the time, take a tour. It is a special place.
Written April 26, 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
2
3
Showing results 1-10 of 22
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing

Teatro Adolfo Mejía ( Teatro Heredia ) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

Frequently Asked Questions about Teatro Adolfo Mejía ( Teatro Heredia )
According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Teatro Adolfo Mejía ( Teatro Heredia ):
Restaurants near Teatro Adolfo Mejía ( Teatro Heredia ): View all restaurants near Teatro Adolfo Mejía ( Teatro Heredia ) on Tripadvisor

Teatro Adolfo Mejía ( Teatro Heredia ) Information

Excellent Reviews

41

Very Good Reviews

29

Teatro Adolfo Mejía ( Teatro Heredia ) Photos

97