The Best Restaurants in Cartagena
These are some of the most requested restaurants in Cartagena. We recommend making a reservation in advance.
International, contemporary and fusion food. Located in the heart of the walled city with a roof terrace overlooking one of the domes of the cathedrals. Recommendation: âarequipe wafer dessertâ
13 locals recommend
AGUA DE LEON Bar Restaurante
# 4-46 Calle de AyosInternational, contemporary and fusion food. Located in the heart of the walled city with a roof terrace overlooking one of the domes of the cathedrals. Recommendation: âarequipe wafer dessertâ
âContemporary cuisine based on the gastronomic culture and biodiversity of the Colombian Caribbean territoryâ. It has an award for the best 50 restaurants in Latin America in 2020. Located in GetsemanĂ
38 locals recommend
Restaurante Celele by Proyecto Caribe Lab
29-200 Cra. 10c âContemporary cuisine based on the gastronomic culture and biodiversity of the Colombian Caribbean territoryâ. It has an award for the best 50 restaurants in Latin America in 2020. Located in GetsemanĂ
Latin fusion food, seafood and sushi. Excellent Cartagena atmosphere. Categorized by TripAdvisor as: "Traveler's Choice 2021". Located in the Walled City.
110 locals recommend
Mistura Cartagena
Latin fusion food, seafood and sushi. Excellent Cartagena atmosphere. Categorized by TripAdvisor as: "Traveler's Choice 2021". Located in the Walled City.
at Hotel Santa Teresa: international and Caribbean food. Their specialty is seafood: ceviches, fish and crab. For reservations: https:// www.harrysasson.com/harrys-ctg/ Recommendation: âcrab nachosâ
36 locals recommend
Harry's Sasson Restaurant
31-19 Cra. 3at Hotel Santa Teresa: international and Caribbean food. Their specialty is seafood: ceviches, fish and crab. For reservations: https:// www.harrysasson.com/harrys-ctg/ Recommendation: âcrab nachosâ
Latin Caribbean food. It has a 5-star rating on TripAdvisor. Located in the Walled City. For reservations: https://maryzielo.com/
10 locals recommend
Mar y Zielo Gastro Bar
#34-63 Cra. 5Latin Caribbean food. It has a 5-star rating on TripAdvisor. Located in the Walled City. For reservations: https://maryzielo.com/
Latin, Caribbean and fusion food. Categorized by TripAdvisor as: "Traveler's Choice 2021". Located in the Walled City. http:// www.carmencartagena.com/
13 locals recommend
CARMEN RESTAURANTE
Latin, Caribbean and fusion food. Categorized by TripAdvisor as: "Traveler's Choice 2021". Located in the Walled City. http:// www.carmencartagena.com/
one of the restaurants owned by the Rausch brothers (renowned Colombian chefs). Caribbean food with an excellent view. Located in front of the Walled City. More information: https://www.mareacartagena.com/
45 locals recommend
Restaurante Marea Cartagena
one of the restaurants owned by the Rausch brothers (renowned Colombian chefs). Caribbean food with an excellent view. Located in front of the Walled City. More information: https://www.mareacartagena.com/
Caribbean restaurant with a good atmosphere. They occasionally have a musical group and a roof top to enjoy the city. Located in the Walled City
18 locals recommend
Buena Vida MarisquerĂa - Cartagena
Esquina Cl. del PorvenirCaribbean restaurant with a good atmosphere. They occasionally have a musical group and a roof top to enjoy the city. Located in the Walled City
Peruvian and Caribbean food. Recommendation: risotto, octopus and ceviches. Located in the Walled City
22 locals recommend
Restaurante La Perla Cartagena
Peruvian and Caribbean food. Recommendation: risotto, octopus and ceviches. Located in the Walled City
M Cocina Arabe
3-24 Cl. 6Arab food. Located in Bocagrande
another option for Arab food. Located in Bocagrande
24 locals recommend
Restaurante Ărabe Internacional
8 - 83 Cra. 3another option for Arab food. Located in Bocagrande
Bars/Nightlife in Cartagena
The top floor of the Movich hotel. Excellent atmosphere and view of the city. Located in the Walled City.
46 locals recommend
Restaurant Salou Cartagena de Indias
36-86 Cra. 2The top floor of the Movich hotel. Excellent atmosphere and view of the city. Located in the Walled City.
It is one of the most recognized nightclub/bar in Cartagena. We recommend making a reservation in advance. It is characterized by being a sophisticated place, with an avant-garde style and a good atmosphere. It is a large place and has a rooftop. Located in the Walled City. For reservations: https://la- jugada.cluvi.co/
102 locals recommend
La Jugada Club House - Bar
34-25 Cra. 6It is one of the most recognized nightclub/bar in Cartagena. We recommend making a reservation in advance. It is characterized by being a sophisticated place, with an avant-garde style and a good atmosphere. It is a large place and has a rooftop. Located in the Walled City. For reservations: https://la- jugada.cluvi.co/
Tapas bar and restaurant. It is distinguished by its exclusive cocktails based on experimental infusions and its own dishes, inspired by recipes from around the world, with Colombian ingredients and techniques. It has two floors and a rooftop. We recommend making a reservation in advance. https://alquimico.com/
202 locals recommend
Alquimico Bar
##34-24 Cl. del ColegioTapas bar and restaurant. It is distinguished by its exclusive cocktails based on experimental infusions and its own dishes, inspired by recipes from around the world, with Colombian ingredients and techniques. It has two floors and a rooftop. We recommend making a reservation in advance. https://alquimico.com/
This is a bar well known for its live Cuban music and its traditional atmosphere. Located in the GetsemanĂ neighborhood
168 locals recommend
Café Havana
ESQUINA Cra. 10This is a bar well known for its live Cuban music and its traditional atmosphere. Located in the GetsemanĂ neighborhood
Salsa bar, excellent atmosphere, and lots of fun. It is in front of the Clock Tower inside the Walled City.
118 locals recommend
SALSA DONDE FIDEL
Carrera 4Salsa bar, excellent atmosphere, and lots of fun. It is in front of the Clock Tower inside the Walled City.
It is a 4th floor, with a great atmosphere and good music. Located in front of the Clock Tower. For reservations: /www.miradorgastrobar.com
23 locals recommend
Mirador Gastro Bar
Carrera 7It is a 4th floor, with a great atmosphere and good music. Located in front of the Clock Tower. For reservations: /www.miradorgastrobar.com
Bar/restaurant located in the Cartagena wall. Due to its location you can see the sea and the walled city. It is an excellent option to have a drink and watch the sunset. More information: www.cafedelmarcartagena.com.co
353 locals recommend
Café del Mar Ltda.
Bar/restaurant located in the Cartagena wall. Due to its location you can see the sea and the walled city. It is an excellent option to have a drink and watch the sunset. More information: www.cafedelmarcartagena.com.co
Activities in Cartagena
âIslas del Rosarioâ: it is a whole day trip. You should rend a boat to spend the day in the Rosario Islands archipelago, approximately 100 kilometers from Cartagena. This consists of 28 islands, the best known islands are called BarĂș and CholĂłn. One of the most important coral reefs in Colombia is located in them. We have a contact for a boat: AndrĂ©s, +57 3012620097
296 locals recommend
Rosario Islands
âIslas del Rosarioâ: it is a whole day trip. You should rend a boat to spend the day in the Rosario Islands archipelago, approximately 100 kilometers from Cartagena. This consists of 28 islands, the best known islands are called BarĂș and CholĂłn. One of the most important coral reefs in Colombia is located in them. We have a contact for a boat: AndrĂ©s, +57 3012620097
Walk to the GetsemanĂ neighborhood: you can walk from the Walled City to this relaxed, bohemian and colorful neighborhood of Cartagena. It has good restaurants, bars, narrow streets, colonial balconies and a lot of cultural atmosphere. On your tour of the neighborhood you will see the multicolored walls with the graffiti and art of local painters.
53 locals recommend
Getsemani
Walk to the GetsemanĂ neighborhood: you can walk from the Walled City to this relaxed, bohemian and colorful neighborhood of Cartagena. It has good restaurants, bars, narrow streets, colonial balconies and a lot of cultural atmosphere. On your tour of the neighborhood you will see the multicolored walls with the graffiti and art of local painters.
Visit to Castillo San Felipe: it is a fortress from the Spanish colonial era, its construction began in 1536 by Spanish soldiers and African slaves. It is located on the San LĂĄzaro hill, 40 meters above sea level, to spot any movement of its enemies by land and sea. It is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
591 locals recommend
San Felipe de Barajas Castle
17-85 Calle 32Visit to Castillo San Felipe: it is a fortress from the Spanish colonial era, its construction began in 1536 by Spanish soldiers and African slaves. It is located on the San LĂĄzaro hill, 40 meters above sea level, to spot any movement of its enemies by land and sea. It is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
as well as Plaza Santo Domingo, this square is one of the best known in the Walled City. It has beautiful nature around it, perfect to sit and enjoy the atmosphere of Cartagena.
6 locals recommend
Plaza de BolĂvar
as well as Plaza Santo Domingo, this square is one of the best known in the Walled City. It has beautiful nature around it, perfect to sit and enjoy the atmosphere of Cartagena.
Clock Tower: it is the main entrance gate of the Walled City of Cartagena. It was built in 1631 during the Spanish colonial period. The entrance of this tower joins the Walled City with the GetsemanĂ neighborhood
118 locals recommend
Torre del Reloj
24-66 Cra. 8Clock Tower: it is the main entrance gate of the Walled City of Cartagena. It was built in 1631 during the Spanish colonial period. The entrance of this tower joins the Walled City with the GetsemanĂ neighborhood
it has 47 arches and 23 vaults built during the Colonial period. They were built as a barracks for the Spanish, a prison for the patriots during independence and today they house art galleries and craft stores. Located in the Walled City.
135 locals recommend
Las BĂłvedas Market
it has 47 arches and 23 vaults built during the Colonial period. They were built as a barracks for the Spanish, a prison for the patriots during independence and today they house art galleries and craft stores. Located in the Walled City.
La Serrezuela Shopping Center: it is a shopping mall designed with the restoration of the old Circus Theater as its central axis, with a cultural, gastronomic and commercial concept. Located in the Walled City.
120 locals recommend
La Serrezuela
39-21 Cra. 11 La Serrezuela Shopping Center: it is a shopping mall designed with the restoration of the old Circus Theater as its central axis, with a cultural, gastronomic and commercial concept. Located in the Walled City.
Santa Catalina de AlejandrĂa Cathedral: it is considered one of the oldest cathedrals in America, its construction began in 1577. It has been declared a National Monument of Colombia. It is an icon of the city, it is worth visiting. Located in the Walled City.
65 locals recommend
Cartagena Cathedral
Carrera 4Santa Catalina de AlejandrĂa Cathedral: it is considered one of the oldest cathedrals in America, its construction began in 1577. It has been declared a National Monument of Colombia. It is an icon of the city, it is worth visiting. Located in the Walled City.
Just 10 minutes by boat from the coast of Cartagena is this beach with views of the city and turquoise water on the island of Tierra Bomba. It has very good facilities, swimming pool and restaurant service to spend the day. Here is
the website to reserve and for information about transportation: https:// www.bombabeachcartagena.com/en/
7 locals recommend
Bomba Beach Club
Just 10 minutes by boat from the coast of Cartagena is this beach with views of the city and turquoise water on the island of Tierra Bomba. It has very good facilities, swimming pool and restaurant service to spend the day. Here is
the website to reserve and for information about transportation: https:// www.bombabeachcartagena.com/en/
(it is the same concept as Bomba Beach Club) it has a pass option. For more information: https://fenix.co/en/daypass/
31 locals recommend
Fenix Beach Cartagena
(it is the same concept as Bomba Beach Club) it has a pass option. For more information: https://fenix.co/en/daypass/
(has the same concept as Bomba Beach Club), they are located on the same island and at the same distance from the coast of Cartagena. Here is the website to book and for information about transportation https:// etekacartagena.com/pasadia/
13 locals recommend
Ăteka Beach Cartagena
(has the same concept as Bomba Beach Club), they are located on the same island and at the same distance from the coast of Cartagena. Here is the website to book and for information about transportation https:// etekacartagena.com/pasadia/
located on BarĂș Island (it can also be reached by car). It is a conservation organization, it consists of a representative exhibition of avifauna in natural environments. For more information: https:// www.aviarionacional.co/
183 locals recommend
National Aviary of Colombia
located on BarĂș Island (it can also be reached by car). It is a conservation organization, it consists of a representative exhibition of avifauna in natural environments. For more information: https:// www.aviarionacional.co/