Guidebook for Cartagena
Food Scene
One of the best places to have lunch with local character !!! Tell Jorge (the owner which stays mostly in the kitchen) that Patrick did recommend you to get there !!!
107 locals recommend
La Mulata
9 58 Cl. del QueroOne of the best places to have lunch with local character !!! Tell Jorge (the owner which stays mostly in the kitchen) that Patrick did recommend you to get there !!!
Mila Vargas
Avenida SantanderRestaurante Donjuán Cartagena
Gourmet Restaurant
Cuzco Cocina Peruana
33-48 Calle Santo DomingoGourmet Restaurant
Di Silvio Trattoria Getsemani
#9 - 72 Calle 29Excellent pizza just a few meters from the house.
Juan Del Mar Restaurante
Great ambient and food.
Crepes & Waffles
4 #31-24 Pl. de San Pedro ClaverExcellent Restaurant and not so expensive.
Traditional colombian seafood - try the "Cazuela de Mariscos" !
69 locals recommend
Restaurante La Casa de Socorro
#8B-112 Cl. 25Traditional colombian seafood - try the "Cazuela de Mariscos" !
all typical colombian dishes in one place !
72 locals recommend
RESTAURANTE CANDÉ - Cocina 100% Cartagenera
No 39-02 Cl. de la Serrezuelaall typical colombian dishes in one place !
El Bistro Cartagena
#36 Cl. 35Good restaurant with german Chef.
Oh La La
8b300 Cl. 25French restaurant
Excellent argentinan meat with a huge variety of specialties. Good prices !!
44 locals recommend
Quebracho Parilla Agentina
#2-69 Cl. 33Excellent argentinan meat with a huge variety of specialties. Good prices !!
Café del Mar Ltda.
Nice place for sundowner
Sightseeing
Plaza Santo Domingo
73-1 Cl. 10Holy Trinity Square
174 Calle 29Palace of Inquisition
Drinks & Nightlife
Bourbon St. Cartagena
Great ambiance, lots of locals
Bar Tu Candela
#32-25 Cra. 7365 days open, always good for a dance ..
La Movida 2-14
3-37 Calle 31only on weekends, decent nightclub.
BABAR
Calle 31 Cl. de San Juan de Diosonly on weekends, decent nightclub. Crossover Music
only on weekends, decent nightclub, crossover music, lots of locals.
84 locals recommend
Mister Babilla
8B-126 Calle 25only on weekends, decent nightclub, crossover music, lots of locals.
Quiebra Canto
25-30 Cra. 8bonly on weekends, salsa only, lots of locals.
only on weekends, decent nightclub with 2 dancefloors (crossover and electronic music)
71 locals recommend
Fragma Club
#36-86 Cra. 2only on weekends, decent nightclub with 2 dancefloors (crossover and electronic music)
Alquimico Bar
##34-24 Cl. del ColegioGreat bar with excellent house made cocktails.
Café Havana
ESQUINA Cra. 10Excellent spot for live salsa music, can be very crowded.
Mona Lisa Pub
6-106 Cl. 36Very nice bar with a lot of international beers.
Shopping
The only trustworthy place to buy colombian emeralds. You will see that there are no people outside trying to drive you in and you can get certification for most pieces. Lucy and her daughter Alexandra are good friends and will treat you specially if you mention you have been recommended by me (Patrick).
Lucy Jewelry
3-19 Cl. 35The only trustworthy place to buy colombian emeralds. You will see that there are no people outside trying to drive you in and you can get certification for most pieces. Lucy and her daughter Alexandra are good friends and will treat you specially if you mention you have been recommended by me (Patrick).
Jon Sonen Complements
31-56 Cra. 3Best linen clothing and nice accesoires
Essentials
Olímpica
35 Dg. 35