Travel Guide to Cartagena, Colombia | Things to Do & Places To Visit

CARTAGENA DE INDIAS IS A GEM OF THE CARIBBEAN COAST, A FAIRY-TALE CITY OF ROMANCE, PRESERVED HISTORIC BEAUTY, CLEAR BEACHES, AND DECADENT FOOD. I TRAVELED TO THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY FOR 4-DAY TRIP. CARTAGENA'S OLD TOWN IS A MAZE OF COBBLED ALLEYS, BALCONIES COVERED IN BOUGAINVILLEA, AND MASSIVE CHURCHES THAT CAST THEIR SHADOWS ACROSS LEAFY PLAZAS.

Cartagena, Colombia

WHERE TO GO OUT: 

• Alquímico: coolest 3-story bar, with rooftop

• Demte: Hip bar in Gestemani

• La Movida: club for dancing *would only do this one night

• La Jugada: club for dancing (less intense than La Movida)

Where to shop:

• St. Dom – upscale amazing Colombian designers

• Agua De Leon – also local designers / amazing accessories

• Casa Chiqui – home decor and accessories

BEST CAFE:

• Epoca Cafe

WHERE TO EAT:

• Vera: upscale for lunch or dinner

• Alma: romantic and late-night for dinner

• Cuzco: great music / food for dinner

• Chachara: cool artsy vibes for casual dinner

• La Cevicheria: Ceviche lovers must-go-to for lunch

We walked around the Old Town every day – there are AMAZING street vendors selling hand-made pieces and shops to walk into. Bargain everywhere you go and make sure you try the mango off the street!