Restaurants & Activities
LA BRIOCHE Centro Historico
This is a fairly small but really good breakfast/brunch spot. Must try: Cruffin de Arequipe
Época Café Bar
Espresso Bar, really good coffee and brunch/lunch.
La Cevichería
Some of the best ceviche and seafood
Carmen Cartagena
One of the more high-end upscale restaurants (we recommend a reservation at least a month in advance)
Mistura Cartagena
Asian fusion with local flavors
Alquimico
Fun cocktails, lite bites and good atmosphere (Part of the World's 50 Best Bars 2024). They do not take reservations, and they open every day at 6pm. Strict dress code: Casual-Formal
ALMA Restaurante - Bar
Colombian food done well
Monumento Torre del Reloj
Torre del Reloj is the entrance to the Walled City and it is a monument in Cartagena. (Please visit the Gallery for photos in order)
La Serrezuela Mall
La Serrezuela was an old building but today is a very nice shopping mall. (Please visit the Gallery for photos in order)
San Felipe de Barajas Fort
The Castillo de San Felipe, built in 1657, protected Cartagena from the invasion of the pirates. (Please visit the Gallery for photos in order)
Las Bóvedas
Las Bovedas is the ideal place to buy local handcrafts. (Please visit the Gallery for photos in order)
Hotel Movich Cartagena De Indias
The rooftop of this hotel has incredible views of the city, day and night! (Please visit the Gallery for photos in order)
Plaza de Bolívar
La Plaza de Bolivar is the heart of the city. At night there is music and craft vendors. It is 3 min walk from Alquimico in case you want to head here before or after. (Please visit the Gallery for photos in order)