Sightseeing
Café del Mar Ltda.
Calle de la SerrezuelaThe Sunset view is amazing. This is a MUST!
Restaurant Salou Cartagena de Indias
36-86 Cra. 2My favorite coffee shop to relax, work or simply take pics.
28 locals recommend
Abacus Books and Coffee
3-86 Cl. 36My favorite coffee shop to relax, work or simply take pics.
Food scene
They have great food and coffee. This is literally my favorite place to start my day. Make sure to get there early because it does get busy.
35 locals recommend
Epoca Espresso Bar - Arzobispado
34-52 Carrera 5They have great food and coffee. This is literally my favorite place to start my day. Make sure to get there early because it does get busy.
Alma
The food and drinks are amazing. Great environment and place!
Restaurante Bar La Vitrola
33-66 Cra. 2Amazing food!! Resereve in advance!
Alquimico Bar
##34-24 Cl. del ColegioGreat drink, awesome music and vibes. High end bar
La Cevichería
This is your spot! If you love ceviche.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Taxi
If you are still in El Centro Historico, you will find out that there is ALWAYS traffic and a lot of people walking around. If you are just commuting inside the Walled City I do recommend just walk, you will get faster. But if you are planning to go to the beach or elsewhere outside taxis are complety safe.
TIP. Ask around fair prices to different distances so you have an idea how much cash you will need.
Don't miss
Sunset
My favorite thing to do in Cartagena is to watch the Sunset and Cafe del Mar has the best view for this, they play music as the sunset goes down. It is such an experience!
What to pack
Bring comfortable clothing and shoes
Everything that you need is inside the Walled City so instead of driving and trying to find parking or just taking a taxi that will take forever to arrive to destination. WALK!!
Trust me. comfy sneakers or sandals will help you get around. Also very light clothing because as you know it gets very hot and humid here.
Protect yourself from the sun so a good sunscreen, a hat or umbrella will definitely be your best friend.