Guidebook Cartagena

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Guidebook Cartagena

Food Scene

Great place in the old town. Live music great atmosphere.
100 locals recommend
Cuzco Cocina Peruana
33-48 Calle Santo Domingo
100 locals recommend
Great place in the old town. Live music great atmosphere.
Mistura Cartagena is located in the Old City sector. It has an innovative and pleasant aesthetic proposal to provide a pleasant experience to all our visitors. Let yourself be captivated by the best atmosphere to enjoy the most delicious dishes on our menu and experience the magic of Cartagena at night enjoying good live music.
110 locals recommend
Mistura Cartagena
110 locals recommend
Mistura Cartagena is located in the Old City sector. It has an innovative and pleasant aesthetic proposal to provide a pleasant experience to all our visitors. Let yourself be captivated by the best atmosphere to enjoy the most delicious dishes on our menu and experience the magic of Cartagena at night enjoying good live music.
Fair price, close to the apartment, good pizza & wine
96 locals recommend
Di Silvio Trattoria Getsemani
#9 - 72 Calle 29
96 locals recommend
Fair price, close to the apartment, good pizza & wine
New elegant sushi place in town
11 locals recommend
NIKU CARTAGENA
11 locals recommend
New elegant sushi place in town
Cocina 100% Cartagenera
72 locals recommend
RESTAURANTE CANDÉ - Cocina 100% Cartagenera
No 39-02 Cl. de la Serrezuela
72 locals recommend
Cocina 100% Cartagenera
Very nice restaurant with an amazing view!
45 locals recommend
Restaurante Marea Cartagena
45 locals recommend
Very nice restaurant with an amazing view!
3 blocks from the building (on your right) we will find Carulla (Open 24/7)
35 locals recommend
Carulla Bocagrande
14-91 Cra. 2
35 locals recommend
3 blocks from the building (on your right) we will find Carulla (Open 24/7)
Located just steps away from the historic walled city of Cartagena de Indias, Club de Pesca has been Colombia's premier cruising destination for over 80 years. Founded in 1938 by a group of local sport fishermen, the private yacht club has welcomed vessels from around the world to its docks. The tradition and community that welcomed Seraffyn in 1969 looks forward to your vessel's arrival.
32 locals recommend
Marina Club de Pesca de Cartagena
32 locals recommend
Located just steps away from the historic walled city of Cartagena de Indias, Club de Pesca has been Colombia's premier cruising destination for over 80 years. Founded in 1938 by a group of local sport fishermen, the private yacht club has welcomed vessels from around the world to its docks. The tradition and community that welcomed Seraffyn in 1969 looks forward to your vessel's arrival.
AGUA DE LEÓN Bar Restaurante
Vive la experiencia Koyo en ambientes únicos y platos espectaculares que evocan la cultura asiática
Restaurante Koyo
Vive la experiencia Koyo en ambientes únicos y platos espectaculares que evocan la cultura asiática
Vive la experiencia Koyo en ambientes únicos y platos espectaculares que evocan la cultura asiática
24 locals recommend
Restaurante Árabe Internacional
8 - 83 Cra. 3
24 locals recommend
Vive la experiencia Koyo en ambientes únicos y platos espectaculares que evocan la cultura asiática
Great spot to party & having dinner
Tulum Club Cartagena - Restaurant & Nightclub
Great spot to party & having dinner

City/town information

Very touristic spot, there is a some beach with less people than other. The color of the water is just amazing
50 locals recommend
Barú
50 locals recommend
Very touristic spot, there is a some beach with less people than other. The color of the water is just amazing

Sightseeing

Amazing place! You can reach this place with a private boat. The price should around 1M pesos 9am to 5pm You won't regret the trip!
34 locals recommend
Isla del Rosario
34 locals recommend
Amazing place! You can reach this place with a private boat. The price should around 1M pesos 9am to 5pm You won't regret the trip!
The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is a fortress in the city of Cartagena, Colombia. The castle is located on the Hill of San Lázaro in a strategic location, dominating approaches to the city by land or sea. It was built by the Spanish during the colonial era. Construction began in the year 1536, and it was originally known as the Castillo de San Lázaro, It was expanded in 1657
591 locals recommend
San Felipe de Barajas Castle
17-85 Calle 32
591 locals recommend
The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is a fortress in the city of Cartagena, Colombia. The castle is located on the Hill of San Lázaro in a strategic location, dominating approaches to the city by land or sea. It was built by the Spanish during the colonial era. Construction began in the year 1536, and it was originally known as the Castillo de San Lázaro, It was expanded in 1657
The bay is a spectacular place for running, jogging, walking, cycling, skating, and in general for exercising. From 5:30 am the sun rises until night, illuminated by the spectacular view over the port of Cartagena. It has 2 km all the way from the Cluba Naval to where it ends near the entrance of the Naval base. Very safe and guarded all the time.
11 locals recommend
BAHIA DE CARTAGENA
Calle 6
11 locals recommend
The bay is a spectacular place for running, jogging, walking, cycling, skating, and in general for exercising. From 5:30 am the sun rises until night, illuminated by the spectacular view over the port of Cartagena. It has 2 km all the way from the Cluba Naval to where it ends near the entrance of the Naval base. Very safe and guarded all the time.
Chic shopping mall with brand-name retailers & dining in an arena-style former theater building.
120 locals recommend
La Serrezuela
39-21 Cra. 11
120 locals recommend
Chic shopping mall with brand-name retailers & dining in an arena-style former theater building.
22 locals recommend
Castillo Grande Beach
5 Club Cartagena
22 locals recommend

Neighborhoods

36 locals recommend
Tierra Bomba
36 locals recommend
La Ciudad Amurallada es el centro histórico de la ciudad de Cartagena de Indias y ha sido declarado tanto patrimonio nacional de Colombia como Patrimonio de la Humanidad. Aquí vivían los nobles y las personas importantes en la época de la Colonia.
Centro histórico
La Ciudad Amurallada es el centro histórico de la ciudad de Cartagena de Indias y ha sido declarado tanto patrimonio nacional de Colombia como Patrimonio de la Humanidad. Aquí vivían los nobles y las personas importantes en la época de la Colonia.
If something has drawn you toward Cartagena, then it’s likely to be a photo of one of its many, many, colourful streets. Although there are no shortage of these dreamy kaleidoscopic calles and carreras within the Walled City (more on those later), we largely preferred those we found ten minutes walk away in and around the Getsemaní neighbourhood. Once the grungy, gritty, salubrious part of old Cartagena, Getsemaní evolved into the hub for backpackers and curious travellers in the last decade. However, it was clear on our most recent visit that gentrification and wider tourism have now also arrived here in spades. Although homeless men still sleep in one section of the painted street off Plaza de Trinidad, which was unlit and avoided for years, that section is now also home to a cool Italian restaurant, cocktail bar, and visitors strolling to or from some of the various boutique hotels nearby.
Getsemaní
If something has drawn you toward Cartagena, then it’s likely to be a photo of one of its many, many, colourful streets. Although there are no shortage of these dreamy kaleidoscopic calles and carreras within the Walled City (more on those later), we largely preferred those we found ten minutes walk away in and around the Getsemaní neighbourhood. Once the grungy, gritty, salubrious part of old Cartagena, Getsemaní evolved into the hub for backpackers and curious travellers in the last decade. However, it was clear on our most recent visit that gentrification and wider tourism have now also arrived here in spades. Although homeless men still sleep in one section of the painted street off Plaza de Trinidad, which was unlit and avoided for years, that section is now also home to a cool Italian restaurant, cocktail bar, and visitors strolling to or from some of the various boutique hotels nearby.
Bocagrande

Traveler advice

Getting around

Taxi

The price for a taxi from the building to the old town should 8.000 pesos during the day and 10.000 at night. From the building to the airport should 20.000
Useful phrases

Cuanto cuesta?

Means how much it cost? Very important to ask before any activities. Make sure to confirm the price
Don't miss

La ciudad amurallada

This dream city, one of the most beautiful and best preserved in America. Founded in the 16th century by the Spanish and independent at the beginning of the 19th, Cartagena de Indias has known how to grow touristically and keep its essence. A story that makes us understand its current physiognomy. We are in front of an authentic walled fort! Let's get to know it in depth.
Ways to save

Very important APP: RAPPI

RAPPI is a very important APP. Where you can order food, grocery delivery etc...
Getting around

Pasadia - Boat Rental

If you need to book a "pasadia" to the island or renting a boat please let us know we will be happy to help you & recommend you the best
Don't miss

SEA LA VIE

We own a very nice boat (29ft) If you want to go to Rosario Island or do a tour in Cartagena Bay Let us know