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Cartagena Guide

The Wedding Website of Ivette Cordero and Ethan Podgurski
Discover everything Cartagena has to offer during this special celebration. Explore its charming Old Town, relax on beautiful beaches, and enjoy unique experiences like island boat tours, cultural activities, and amazing local cuisine. We’ve put together the best places to visit, must-do activities, and helpful tips to make your trip truly unforgettable.

THE BEST COFFEE

☕ Nia Bakery https://www.instagram.com/niabakerycartagena/ ☕ Just B Casa Carolina Hotel cafe https://www.instagram.com/casacarolinahotel/profilecard/ ☕ San Alberto Plaza Santo Domingo https://www.instagram.com/cafe_san_alberto/ ☕ Café Quindio - La Serrezuela shopping Mall https://www.instagram.com/cafequindio.co/

WHERE TO BRUNCH

🥞 Ely Café Also great for coffee, drinks, bowls) https://www.instagram.com/ely.cafe/ 🥞 ÉPOCA https://www.instagram.com/weare.epoca/ 🥞 Señor Titis https://www.instagram.com/senortitiscoffee/ 🥞 Al Alma Café https://www.instagram.com/alalma.cartagena/ 🥞 Sofitel Legend Santa Clara

WHERE TO EAT LUNCH & DINNER

🥗 Celele https://www.instagram.com/celele_restaurante?igsh=cXV1eTVhNnp5eXVi 🥗 Carmen https://www.instagram.com/carmenrestaurante?igsh=MTc5ajhiZHNtczhqbQ== 🥗 Candé local food with a fancy touch. Book in advance https://instagram.com/canderestaurante?utm_medium=copy_link 🥗 Mar y zielo Great food and nice roof top https://instagram.com/maryzielorest?utm_medium=copy_link 🥗 Harry Sazón inside the Charleston hotel, Harry is one the best chefs in Colombia https://www.instagram.com/p/B9k4pwah_tr/?utm_medium=copy_link 🥗 Marea sea food with a view https://instagram.com/mareacartagena?utm_medium=copy_link 🥗 Fuerte del Pastelillo https://www.instagram.com/restfuertepastelillo?igsh=MTc3MHh3aWxnenZhcA== 🥗 La vitrola https://www.instagram.com/lavitrolacartagena?igsh=bWthbjY3bWlqNWYz

WHERE TO SHOP

-La Serrezuela Mall -Malva Store -Martin Pescador -Baoba -Bianca Mar -Vicky Tcherrassi -Maygel Coronel -John Sonen -Soloio

ROOFTOP & NIGHT LIFE

ROOFTOP🍸 🍸 Mirador https://www.instagram.com/miradorculturebar/ 🍸 Pura https://www.instagram.com/casapurarooftop/ 🍸 El Pasquin de Joaco https://www.instagram.com/elpasquindejoaco/ 🍸 Apogeo https://www.instagram.com/apogeorestaurante/ 🍸 Movich hotel https://www.instagram.com/movich.cartagena/ 🍸 Sky 51 - Estelar Hotel https://www.instagram.com/51skybar/ 🍸 Amacagua Grill - Hyatt Hotel https://www.instagram.com/hyattregencycartagena/ 🍸 VIVA LA VIDA https://www.instagram.com/vivalavida.ctg/ --- 🎶NIGHT LIFE🎶 💃🏾 El Coro Lounge Bar (Live music on Fridays) https://www.instagram.com/p/DS5dTWgjseh/ 💃🏾 Alquimico: Named worlds best bar by Conde Nast 2024 https://instagram.com/alquimicocartagena?utm_medium=copy_link 💃🏾 Sky 51 https://instagram.com/51skybar?utm_medium=copy_link 💃🏾 Mirador https://instagram.com/miradorgastrobar?utm_medium=copy_link 💃🏾 La Movida https://www.instagram.com/lamovidacartagena?igsh=a2x5emZkcmw3aXVm

WHERE TO GO

MUST VISIT IN CARTAGENA ⚪ San Felipe Castle ⚪ Walk on the walls around old city ⚪ Inquisition Palace Museum ⚪ Gold Museum ⚪ San Sebastian del Pastelillo Fort (Former Club de Pesca) 🏝️MUST VISIT PLACES OUTSIDE CARTAGENA 🏝️ 🦜 Aviario: the most amazing birds you'll ever see! (1 hour by taxi, ask your hotel to set up a day trip) https://www.instagram.com/aviarionacional/ 🏝️ Islas del Rosario (beach club options below)

ROSARY ISLAND BEACH CLUBS

Islas Del Rosario - 1 hour away from Cartagena by speed boat:, Colombia 🌴 Isla del Encanto (Family, quiet, relax) https://www.instagram.com/hotelisladelencanto?igsh=MTFreXBnNTdsNDZ2NQ== 🌴 Borabora (ambiance for party people) https://www.instagram.com/boraboracartagena?igsh=MWd5NDJ3eWx4MTFneg== 🌴 Paue (balance between family and party) https://www.instagram.com/pauecartagena?igsh=MWtveDVvZTAza3kxbg== 🌴 Rosario Beach (Party and family) https://www.instagram.com/rosariobeachoficial?igsh=MWd4a2E1NWFibHpvMg== 🌴 Rosario del Mar (Family and Party) https://www.instagram.com/rosariodemarecohotel?igsh=cnprcHk3bDd5czdt 🌴 Aura Hotel Baru (family, quiet, relax) https://www.instagram.com/aurahotelbaru?igsh=MTcwcXJoeXlnbHVuZg== 🌴 Corona Island (the beer brand has its own island in Cartagena) https://www.instagram.com/corona.island_?igsh=ZGdqbXlvcXZtdzdh