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Bars & Nightlife
Alquímico
Cartagena
Three-level cocktail bar. Rooftop with city views is the best cocktail experience in Cartagena. Internationally recognized cocktail program.
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Bars & Nightlife
Café del Mar
Cartagena
Bar built into the UNESCO city walls at sunset. One of the great sundowner experiences in the Caribbean. Arrive by 5:30pm for a wall seat.
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Hotels
Charleston Santa Teresa
Cartagena
The definitive luxury hotel in Cartagena. Rooftop pool with Old City views. Where to celebrate something special.
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Restaurants
El Santísimo
Cartagena
The most inventive restaurant in Cartagena. Creative seafood and Colombian fusion. Outstanding technique.
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Coworking
Hub Cartagena
Cartagena
Best coworking option in Cartagena. Reliable fiber and professional working environment. Monthly plans available.
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Beach Clubs
Islas del Rosario
Cartagena
The Rosario Islands archipelago. Crystal water and coral reef snorkeling. Day trips $35-80 through registered operators only.
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Restaurants
La Cevicheria
Cartagena
Made famous by Anthony Bourdain. Small and always busy. The ceviche is genuinely exceptional. Reserve ahead — it fills by 7pm.
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Beach Clubs
Playa Blanca
Cartagena
One of Colombia's most beautiful beaches. 40-minute boat ride. Day trips from $35-60 through registered operators at Muelle Turístico.
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Hotels
Bastión Luxury Hotel
Cartagena
Boutique luxury hotel inside the Old City walls. Rooftop pool and excellent breakfast. Smaller and more intimate than Charleston.
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Markets
Bazurto Market
Cartagena
The authentic Cartagena market where locals buy everything. Raw and real Colombian Caribbean culture. Worth one morning visit.
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Beach Clubs
Bom Bom Beach Club
Cartagena
Best beach club on the Bocagrande strip. Day passes available. Good drinks and social atmosphere.
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Restaurants
Celele
Cartagena
Modern Colombian Caribbean cuisine. Creative and beautifully presented. One of the most exciting new restaurants in Colombia.
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Medical Clinics
Clínica Boca Grande
Cartagena
Best private hospital in Cartagena. Adequate for most routine needs. For major procedures fly to Medellín (1h20m) or Bogotá.
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Bars & Nightlife
Demente
Cartagena
The coolest bar in Getsemaní. Eclectic atmosphere and strong cocktail program. Younger and more local than the Old City options.
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Restaurants
La Vitrola
Cartagena
Classic Cartagena dining institution. Live salsa and vallenato. Traditional Colombian cuisine. Go on weekends.