Guidebook for Cartagena
Drinks & Nightlife
Mister Babilla
8B-126 Calle 25Popular bar with mix of hispanic music, top 40 and house
By 9 p.m., the U-shaped bar is packed with both young and old, stylish locals and sunburnt travelers alike, all vying for mojitos or a shot of local liquor Aguardiente to loosen them up.
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Café Havana
ESQUINA Cra. 10By 9 p.m., the U-shaped bar is packed with both young and old, stylish locals and sunburnt travelers alike, all vying for mojitos or a shot of local liquor Aguardiente to loosen them up.
BABAR
Calle 31 Cl. de San Juan de DiosA dress-to-impress dace club
Bar Tu Candela
#32-25 Cra. 7This has both a mix of Hispanic music and American house
La Carbonera
Avenida del Arsenal Cl. 24Bar and restaurant, Colombian music
Right on the muralla, great views, outdoor seating, live music (salsa mainly), fancy drinks
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Baluarte de San Francisco Javier
Calle 31Right on the muralla, great views, outdoor seating, live music (salsa mainly), fancy drinks
A dancehall opened by Cartagena restaurateur Jorge Escadón in 2009
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Bazurto Social Club
#3042 Cra. 9A dancehall opened by Cartagena restaurateur Jorge Escadón in 2009
A combination art gallery, ice cream shop and wine bar launched by Colombian sculptor and architect Emilio Hernandez in 2012
Cafe Restaurante Casa Pajaro
10-101 Media Luna 10CA combination art gallery, ice cream shop and wine bar launched by Colombian sculptor and architect Emilio Hernandez in 2012
Food Scene
Next to the convention center, our world-famous Juan Valdez Coffee, Starbucks has nothing on this!
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Juan Valdez Café
7-17 Cra. 2Next to the convention center, our world-famous Juan Valdez Coffee, Starbucks has nothing on this!
This family-owned restaurant serves up fresh ceviche, hearty empanadas and stiff margaritas. With the sweeping city views from its rooftop bar, Malagana is the perfect starting point.
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Malagana Cafe & Bar
#31-55 Cra. 10This family-owned restaurant serves up fresh ceviche, hearty empanadas and stiff margaritas. With the sweeping city views from its rooftop bar, Malagana is the perfect starting point.
In El Centro, this is a sophisticated spot from Colombian star mixologist and restaurateur Roberto Carrascal. Lima chef Carlos Accinelli’s menu does Peruvian food justice. Tel: +57 (5) 664 2157
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Restaurante La Perla Cartagena
In El Centro, this is a sophisticated spot from Colombian star mixologist and restaurateur Roberto Carrascal. Lima chef Carlos Accinelli’s menu does Peruvian food justice. Tel: +57 (5) 664 2157
Its traditional Colombian fare and casual, open-air dining space. The menu includes seared seafood, fresh-squeezed lemonade, homey chicken stew and mind-blowing salsas. Tel: +57 (5) 664 4658
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Restaurante La Casa de Socorro
#8B-112 Cl. 25Its traditional Colombian fare and casual, open-air dining space. The menu includes seared seafood, fresh-squeezed lemonade, homey chicken stew and mind-blowing salsas. Tel: +57 (5) 664 4658
The 50-seat Italian restaurant is favored by the sort of devastatingly stylish locals who transform the white linen suit look to the height of chic. Vera serves Italian fare using local seafood.
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VERA CUCINA ITALIANA
The 50-seat Italian restaurant is favored by the sort of devastatingly stylish locals who transform the white linen suit look to the height of chic. Vera serves Italian fare using local seafood.
Is a Centro Historico mainstay visited by moneyed tourists. Anthony Bourdain filmed an episode of the TV show No Reservations there in 2008.
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La Cevichería
Is a Centro Historico mainstay visited by moneyed tourists. Anthony Bourdain filmed an episode of the TV show No Reservations there in 2008.
La Bonga Del Sinu
10D-25 Cl. 24The meat here is absolutely delectable
Restaurante La Casa Del Buen Marisco
Good seafood and prices
Not just delicious food, but the view of the harbor is breathtaking
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Restaurante Club de Pesca
Not just delicious food, but the view of the harbor is breathtaking
Centrally located in Getsemaní, it is a very popular location for both locals and tourists
Cafe de la Trinidad
9a 111 Cl. 29Centrally located in Getsemaní, it is a very popular location for both locals and tourists
BLACK CAT COFFEE
30-39 Carrera 10 San AndresSmall hole in the wall place in Getsemani with great breakfast