Cartagena has beautiful stores at every corner. Some of my favorite include St.Dom, Azulu, Agua Bendita, Flor de Loto. We also recommend visiting the shopping center Serrezuela that is also located within the walled city and features some great Colombian designers
Skip the Starbucks and head to Nia Bakery for locally sourced coffee and sweet treats. For lunch or dinner, we recommend Carmen, Mar y Zielo and Mistura. If you happen to have time to grab a drink, visit cocktail bar Alquimico (ranked no.9 in World's 50 Best Bars!)
- Explore the Ciudad Amurallada (the Walled City): Cartagena's historic center surrounded by well-preserved colonial walls -Visit Castillo de San Felipe (Fortress in the city built in 1536) -Rent a boat to visit Islas de Rosario and/or rent an island day pass (if staying in Cartagena for longer) -Explore Getsemani: Vibrant neighborhood adjacent to Walled City known for street art & hip cafes