Must visit places in Cartagena, Colombia
Torre de Reloj (clock tower)- one of the main gateways in the city
Plazas:
Visit the squares: (Old Town) El Centro
Plaza San Pedro Claver- church
San Diego area- prettiest colonial homes, Sofitel hotel (former convent)
Plaza de Bolívar: used for military parades before 1610, Catedral Santa Catalina 1577
Plaza Santo Domingo: intimate & lively especially at night, Botero sculpture. One of the most vibrant plazas
Restaurants:
La Vitrola : 1950s-era Havana, with live Cuban music (Hard to reserve)
Cafe de la Manana
Cafe Epoca (we didn’t have an opportunity to visit but heard amazing things about this restaurant. Hopefully, you will be able to work it into your itinerary)
Mochi -Asian fusion, located inside Carmen restaurant
La Cevicheria (Anthony B recommendation) great lunch spot
Cafe San Alberto: small little coffee shop with a cute design known as Colombia’s most ‘award-winning coffee brand.’ We had a chance to grab a quick coffee where they were super meticulous in the way they prepare and serve it to you. They also had a selection of pastries. (Near Santa Domingo Plaza)
Cuzco (Peruvian)- beautiful setting with indoor and outdoor (courtyard) seating and a live Cuban band
El Burlador Gastrobar (Spanish & flamenco show)
Paletas from Paletteria (artesanal popsicles)
Coco club social (French/Colombian) interior- French country-open only for private events- We had a chance to walk in and check out the decor as it is no longer open for regular dining and only holds private events/parties.
Bars:
Alquímico
El baron (plaza San Pedro)- Small bar that also has seating outdoors in the plaza
Baruco by Cuzco (Peruvian/Spanish bar)- beautiful outdoor bar near Cusco restaurant
El Baruarte- on the wall..we had a late night drink there before heading back to our AirBnB
Carmen Bar - enclosed with glass wall and sliding doors- best drinks and bartenders. Must try the Lychee Martini
Mochi - inside Carmen - amazing Sushi.
Cafe Del Mar
Cafe Havana in Getsemani
