Guidebook for Cartagena

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Guidebook for Cartagena

Food Scene

Delicious breakfasts, Colombian, American, French Cuisine. Delicious coffee, Cafe con leche, Tinto, American Delicious assortment of pastries Opened 7:30 am to 10 pm , located across the street. My favorite place for breakfast and pastries.
24 locals recommend
La Brioche Bocagrande
9-124 Carrera 2
24 locals recommend
Delicious breakfasts, Colombian, American, French Cuisine. Delicious coffee, Cafe con leche, Tinto, American Delicious assortment of pastries Opened 7:30 am to 10 pm , located across the street. My favorite place for breakfast and pastries.
Delicious Waffles, salads, soups, pitas Vegetarian and vegan options Opened 12 noon - 10:30 pm Two blocks from apartment
157 locals recommend
Crepes & Waffles
4 #31-24 Pl. de San Pedro Claver
157 locals recommend
Delicious Waffles, salads, soups, pitas Vegetarian and vegan options Opened 12 noon - 10:30 pm Two blocks from apartment
Seafood, Mediterranean, Spanish, open 12 noon through 3 pm; 6:30 through 11:30 Enjoy nightly flamenco show Located in the walled city Great food Great prices Great restaurant
19 locals recommend
El Burlador Gastrobar
19 locals recommend
Seafood, Mediterranean, Spanish, open 12 noon through 3 pm; 6:30 through 11:30 Enjoy nightly flamenco show Located in the walled city Great food Great prices Great restaurant
Peruvian, Japanese, Latin, Seafood, Sushi Delicious Peruvian-style ceviche and sushi
30 locals recommend
Perú Fusión
4 Cl. 35
30 locals recommend
Peruvian, Japanese, Latin, Seafood, Sushi Delicious Peruvian-style ceviche and sushi

Sightseeing

Historical significance , strategically located to defend attacks, considered to be the most important piece of military engineering in the Americas. A must see!
591 locals recommend
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
17-85 Calle 32
591 locals recommend
Historical significance , strategically located to defend attacks, considered to be the most important piece of military engineering in the Americas. A must see!
Historical significance-- Built by the Augustinians in the 17th Century, who still live in the monastery, a place of legend and the scene of the festivities of the Virgin of La Candelaria in February
108 locals recommend
Convent of Santa Cruz de la Popa
Calle 37
108 locals recommend
Historical significance-- Built by the Augustinians in the 17th Century, who still live in the monastery, a place of legend and the scene of the festivities of the Virgin of La Candelaria in February
Historical significance-- These arches built in 1798 as the final section of the walled area of the city, they housed troops and their equipment. Today, all 24 arches are used by craft workers to sell their wares.
135 locals recommend
Las Bóvedas Market
135 locals recommend
Historical significance-- These arches built in 1798 as the final section of the walled area of the city, they housed troops and their equipment. Today, all 24 arches are used by craft workers to sell their wares.

Parks & Nature

Take a speedboat to these enchanted Islands and spend the day swimming, snorkeling or simply relaxing on hammock under the coconut tree. Meet the locals that live on the island year round, travelling to the mainland twice a year to buy supplies needed.
296 locals recommend
Rosario Islands
296 locals recommend
Take a speedboat to these enchanted Islands and spend the day swimming, snorkeling or simply relaxing on hammock under the coconut tree. Meet the locals that live on the island year round, travelling to the mainland twice a year to buy supplies needed.

Shopping

Specialty shops, food courts
140 locals recommend
Mall Plaza El Castillo
Carrera 13 Av. Pedro De Heredia
140 locals recommend
Specialty shops, food courts
Because you have to!!
Salvatore Ferragamo
4-99 Cl. 35
Because you have to!!
Enjoy browsing through a wide assortment of books, sit down to read over a cup of coffee and pastries, or a drink in this very lovely bookstore like no other. A magical place to find that special book. The staff is very helpful, pleasant and friendly Opened 9 am through 9 pm
28 locals recommend
Abacus Books and Coffee
3-86 Cl. 36
28 locals recommend
Enjoy browsing through a wide assortment of books, sit down to read over a cup of coffee and pastries, or a drink in this very lovely bookstore like no other. A magical place to find that special book. The staff is very helpful, pleasant and friendly Opened 9 am through 9 pm
If you love leather....
Vélez
If you love leather....

Essentials

For your banking needs and ATM
Davivienda Bocagrande
# 9-73. LC.1-2. Cra. 2
For your banking needs and ATM
Groceries, toiletries, beer and wine
28 locals recommend
Carulla
24 A-31 Cra 20
28 locals recommend
Groceries, toiletries, beer and wine
Speedy Laundry, Cold beer and great pizza!! What could be better than that?
9 locals recommend
BEER & LAUNDRY
9 locals recommend
Speedy Laundry, Cold beer and great pizza!! What could be better than that?

Drinks & Nightlife

Great Salsa Fantastic Bar Located in Walled City
118 locals recommend
SALSA DONDE FIDEL
Carrera 4
118 locals recommend
Great Salsa Fantastic Bar Located in Walled City
4 flat screen TCs, AC Friendly staff In the walled city
San Diego F.M. Café Sports bar
8 Cl. 38
4 flat screen TCs, AC Friendly staff In the walled city

Arts & Culture

56 locals recommend
Museo de Arte Moderno
69b69 Cl. 31
56 locals recommend
Opened in the 1980's in a restored Colonial-style mansion in frornt of the Plaza de Bolivar, it contains a collection of objects of pre-Columbian culture.
209 locals recommend
Museo del Oro Zenú
33-26 Parque de Bolívar
209 locals recommend
Opened in the 1980's in a restored Colonial-style mansion in frornt of the Plaza de Bolivar, it contains a collection of objects of pre-Columbian culture.
Marines! Marines! Marines!
84 locals recommend
Museo Naval Del Caribe
3-26 Cl. de San Juan de Dios
84 locals recommend
Marines! Marines! Marines!