Things To Do
Restaurante Don Juan
The serving portions are really small so make sure to order several plates from the menu. MUST ORDER: CRUDO DEL DIA, RAVIOLIS DE SETAS, PULPO, ROBALO, RISOTTO DE LANGOSTINOS, RIBEYE CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF, RABO DE TORO.
Mar y Zielo
It has a lounge with an à la carte menu, a dining room, and a rooftop to enjoy Cartagena afternoons and nights with local cocktails.
Alma Restaurante
Alma, located in the Hotel Casa San Agustín, mixes tradition and avant-garde with ingredients from different regions of the Caribbean and the Colombian Pacific. The menu includes glazed pork rinds, lobster patties and chicken spring rolls. The bar offers a rich list of cocktails and drinks, with a special section of gin and tonics, mojitos and martinis.
Carmen Restaurante
Carmen offers a tasting menu and à la carte dishes that show the diversity in Colombian food. Its wine and cocktail lists express the same appreciation for tradition and good vibes.
El Barón
By far the best bar in Cartagena. El Baron is a tiny, beautifully designed space that brings together expert mixologists. Our recommendations: the Alacran & Gin Basil.
La Jugada Club House Gastrobar
If you fancy yourself something of a player, your Cartagena nightlife definitely needs to include a round or two at La Jugada.
Alquimico Bar ROOFTOP DE OUF
Alquímico is something really special. Set within a beautiful mansion in the heart of Caragena, it offers three bars across three floors, with a different cocktail concept on each: the ground floor is all about classics; the first floor menu focuses on the colours of Colombia; and the rooftop terrace offers drinks inspired by the magic of the nation's wildlife.
Makani Luxury Beach Club
Just 15 minutes boat ride from Cartagena. Majestic pools and tropical gardens harmonize with the sublime sound of the turquoise sea.
Blue Apple Beach
If you are looking for a party island scenery, this is it! Also located 15 minutes away from Cartagena in Isla de Tierra Bomba.
Other Great Beach & Islands
Fenix Beach: Place where you can dance all night at the beach. Check events before you go. Eteka Beach: Slow Beach Lounge Hotel Las Islas: Sophisticated, eco-friendly haven with luxurious accommodations in Baru Island. Calablanca Sofitel Baru: French luxury and cosmopolitan spirit Hotel in Baru Island.
Other Great Bars
Townhouse: Best for sunset cocktails @ Townhouse pool rooftop. Members Only: Best speakeasy jazz club in Cartagena! Demente: Great food & great drinks in the bohemian & hipster neighborhood of Getsemani.
Other Great Restaurants
Lunch/Dinner: La Vitrola: Caribbean food with Cuban live music. La Unica: Mexican high-end food. Great live DJ on the weekends. Celele: The only restaurant in Cartagena that has been part of “The World’s 50 Best Restaurats”. Must try! Harry Sasson: The menu combines Mediterranean tapas with traditional regional dishes. La Cevicheria: La Cevichería is a restaurant with a beach vibe. Perfect for lunch. Breakfast: Epoca Cafe: Specialty coffee. Best for brunch! Ely Cafe: All dishes are delicious! There is a variety of healthy dishes with fresh ingredients. Mila: Best for cakes & dessert. Pascal: Best for their Chicharron con cayeye de suero.