A tiny and beautifully designed space that brings together expert mixologists with a food menu that is simple, but consists of exactly-what-you-feel-like-right-now, executed perfectly and presented with the smallest detail in mind (thanks to Chef Susana Schamun). El Baron opens at around 11 am.
A Cartagena must during sunset! End a beautiful day in Cartagena with a spectacular Caribbean sunset on the historic walls with a cocktail. Open into the early hours, the old school Ibiza soundtrack adds to the comfort levels of Cartagena's most chilled drinking experience.
Come here if you want to hang with the locals and dance salsa!
A large fortress with secret tunnels in the city of Cartagena. The castle is located on the hill of San Lázaro in a strategic location, dominating approaches to the city by land or sea. It was built by the Spanish during the colonial era. Construction began in the year 1536. (If you decide to go, we recommend you do this along with the Casa de Rafael Nunez since they are relatively close to each other).
One of our favorite spots for live music and great food.
PETITE and fun gay bar!
Located in Parque Bolivar the house was finished around 1770, it currently serves as a museum showcasing historical artifacts. The museum displays torture equipment used on victims during the inquisition. It has been described as "one of the finer buildings" in Cartagena. Cited as one of Cartagena's "best examples of late colonial, civil architecture".
Just a short walk from the center of Cartagena is a historic house so entwined with the history of Colombia that no visitor should miss it. It is the former residence of president Rafael Núñez: poet, journalist, author of Colombia's National Anthem, creator of the Banco Nacional, mastermind of its Constitution, and the only President of Colombia to be elected four times. Situated just outside the city wall in Cabrero. Núñez made it his home for 17 years, and his wife Soledad Román Núñez lived here for a further 30 years after his death. (If you decide to go, we recommend you do this along with the Castillo de San Felipe since they are relatively close to each other).
Very romantic! An old limestone terrace on a quiet marina is the lovely stage of the oldest restaurant in Cartagena. All manner of seafood is prepared simply, such as spiny lobsters and crabs. Shellfish arrives on your plate in very generous portions.
Demente is located in Plaza de la Trinidad -- the cultural center of the Getsemani neighborhood, which opened in March of 2013 in a long vacant coral stone building. Owned by Bogota native Nicolas Wiesner, the corner spot with a retractable roof is decorated with images of Steve Jobs and Michael Jackson. At one end of the bar is a chalkboard menu with about a dozen Spanish style tapas like stuffed pork cheeks and fried Aji Dulce.
Watch the beautiful people on Bocagrande, the city's main beach, escape from the crowds at Castillogrande or try one of the many activities and water sports on offer at El Laguito. Bocagrande is outside the Walled City but is your closest beach option, there are a lot of beach vendors who will approach you since this is a public beach area.
Another MUST! Learn to salsa at this world famous salsa club. Live performances start at 11 pm every night. Usually a US$10 cover.