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Breakfast Epoca Espresso Bar
Centro Histórico
Start your Cartagena trip with specialty Colombian coffee and a light breakfast in a popular, women-friendly café inside the Walled City.
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Morning Free Walking Tour Cartagena
Centro Histórico
Join a guided walking tour through the Walled City to learn Cartagena’s history, architecture, and culture with a local, licensed guide.
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Lunch Carmen Cartagena
Centro Histórico
Enjoy modern Colombian cuisine with seafood and local ingredients at one of Cartagena’s best-rated restaurants in the historic center.
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Afternoon Museo del Oro Zenú
Centro Histórico
Visit the Zenú Gold Museum to see pre-Columbian gold artifacts and learn about indigenous cultures of the Caribbean coast.
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Dinner La Cevichería
Centro Histórico
Taste fresh ceviche and Caribbean seafood at this famous small restaurant in the Walled City, popular with international travelers.
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Evening Café del Mar Cartagena
Centro Histórico
End the day with sunset drinks atop the city walls overlooking the Caribbean Sea at this iconic lounge bar.
Sample Itinerary
5 day trip to Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena, Colombia
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Breakfast Beiyu Slow Food
Getsemaní
Have a healthy breakfast with smoothies, arepas, and vegetarian-friendly options in the artistic neighborhood of Getsemaní.
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Morning Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
Pie del Cerro
Explore Cartagena’s hilltop fortress with tunnels, ramparts, and panoramic city views while learning about colonial defenses.
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Lunch Demente Tapas Bar
Getsemaní
Share Colombian-inspired tapas and wood-fired dishes in a popular courtyard restaurant on Plaza de la Trinidad in Getsemaní.
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Afternoon Getsemaní Street Art Walk
Getsemaní
Stroll through Getsemaní’s colorful streets to see murals, flags, and local life around Calle de la Sierpe and nearby alleys.
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Dinner Di Silvio Trattoria Getsemaní
Getsemaní
Enjoy pizza and Italian dishes at a highly rated, casual restaurant facing the lively Plaza de la Trinidad.
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Evening Bazurto Social Club
Getsemaní
Experience live champeta and Caribbean music at this well-known club in Getsemaní with a strong local and tourist mix.
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Breakfast Éteka Slow Beach Café
Getsemaní
Light breakfast with fresh fruit and coffee at a calm café on Calle del Arsenal before your boat trip.
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Morning Muelle de la Bodeguita
Centro Histórico waterfront
Board a regulated speedboat at Muelle de la Bodeguita for a full-day group excursion to the Rosario Islands.
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Lunch Isla Grande (Islas del Rosario) Snorkeling Stop
Islas del Rosario
Enjoy island-hopping with a stop near Isla Grande for snorkeling and a simple Caribbean-style lunch included in most tours.
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Afternoon Playa Cholón Stop
Islas del Rosario
Relax or swim at Playa Cholón, a popular sandbar and beach stop included on many Rosario Islands routes.
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Dinner La Cocina de Pepina
Getsemaní
Back in Cartagena, savor traditional Caribbean-Colombian dishes like mote de queso and seafood stew in a cozy Getsemaní restaurant.
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Evening Centro Comercial La Serrezuela
San Diego
Stroll through La Serrezuela, a restored bullring-turned-shopping center with boutiques, art, and safe indoor spaces.
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Breakfast Mister Babilla Café
Getsemaní
Simple Colombian breakfast and coffee at a long-standing spot near the waterfront in Getsemaní before your nature excursion.
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Morning Ecoturismo La Boquilla Mangrove Tour
La Boquilla
Take a guided canoe or kayak tour through the mangroves near La Boquilla to see birds and learn about local fishing communities.
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Lunch Kiosko El Bony
La Boquilla
Eat fresh fish and coconut rice with your feet in the sand at this popular beachfront kiosk in La Boquilla.
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Afternoon Bocagrande Beach Walk
Bocagrande
After returning to the city, take a gentle walk along Bocagrande’s main beach and shoreline promenade.
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Dinner Restaurante Kiosco El Laguito
El Laguito
Dine on seafood and local dishes with sea views in the quieter Laguito area at the end of Bocagrande.
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Evening NAO Fun & Drinks
Bocagrande
Enjoy a relaxed drink or dessert at this upscale bar-lounge in Bocagrande, popular with locals and visitors.
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Breakfast Abaco Libros y Café
Centro Histórico
Start with coffee, pastries, and books at this charming café-bookstore in the Walled City.
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Morning Travel Palenque – San Basilio de Palenque Tour
San Basilio de Palenque (day trip from Cartagena)
Take a guided cultural day trip to San Basilio de Palenque, one of the first free Black towns in the Americas, with a specialized operator.
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Lunch Espíritu Santo Restaurante
Centro Histórico
Return to Cartagena and have a hearty Colombian lunch at this centrally located restaurant near Plaza de Santo Domingo.
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Afternoon St. Dom Cartagena
Centro Histórico
Browse high-end Colombian fashion and design pieces at St. Dom, a concept store in the Walled City.
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Dinner Restaurante Montesacro Resto Bar
Centro Histórico
Enjoy a final-night dinner of Colombian and international dishes in a stylish restaurant overlooking Plaza de la Aduana.
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Evening Las Bóvedas
San Diego
Take an early-evening stroll and browse handicraft shops in Las Bóvedas, the former dungeons turned artisan arcades at the edge of the Walled City.
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