Things to Do

Sightseeing

Palacio de la Inquisición
This building is one of the most notable historic constructions of the colonial era. Here is where enemies of the Catholic church were condemned, hence the many torture instruments, documents and paintings from the Inquisition era on display.

Castillo de San Felipe
Venture through the mysterious, hidden tunnels that run within this impressive fortress, built by the Spanish in the 15th century as a defense against the pirates.

Cuartel de Las Bóvedas
What were once military barracks is now a diverse and colorful market brimming with handicraft and souvenirs. Located between the Santa Clara and Santa Catalina forts, the colonial mystique of these 17th century vaults is undeniable.

Torre del Reloj
The BBC declared the Torre del Reloj as one of the “world’s most beautiful clock towers”, with due reason; this eminent structure, built in 1631, grants access to the historic city, known as the ‘walled city, the most charming part of Cartagena.

Shopping

Las Bóvedas Market
Souvenir shops

Artesanías de Colombia
Artisan store
Centro, Calle del Arzobispado Carrera 5 No. 34-49, Local 2

Colombia Artesanal
Artisan store
Calle de Ayos 4-29, Callejón de los Estribos 2-78

St. Dom
Multi-brand boutique
Calle Santo Domingo 33-70

Casa Chiqui
Handcrafted jewelry and accesories
Calle de la Universidad No. 36-127

Agua de León
Multi-brand boutique
Centro, Plaza de Santo Domingo No. 3-16

Silvia Tcherassi
Luxury Clothing
Carrera 3 N° 31-11, Plaza Santa Teresa

Onda de Mar
Swimwear
Cl. 32 #313

Mercedes Salazar
Jewelry
Plaza Santa Teresa

Dining

La Vitrola
Contemporary Caribbean
Calle Baloco 
Tel. +57 5 6648243

Don Juan
Fine Colombian Cuisine
Calle del Colegio # 34-60 Local 1
Tel. +57 5 6643678

Harrys Bar
Seafood and Caribbean
Hotel Santa Teresa
Tel. +57 5 6649446

Mistura
Peruvian Fusion
Calle Segunda de Badillo, frente al parque Fernández de Madrid
Tel.+57 5 6602807

El Gobernador by Rausch
International and Seafood
Calle del Sargento Mayor #6 – 68
Tel. +57 5 6424100

Cuzco
Peruvian Cuisine
Calle Santo Domingo #33-48
Tel. +57 5 6606764

Carmen
Contemporary Local Cuisine
Calle 38 # 8-19, Calle del Santísimo
Tel. +57 5 6645116

Moshi
Sushi and Seafood
Calle del Santisimo 
Tel. +57 5 6645116

Lobo de Mar

Mediterranean food
Centro, Calle del Santísimo #8-15
Tel. +57 318 6150434

Di Silvio Trattoria
Getsemani y Bocagrande 
Cl. 29 #9A-08
Tel. +57 5 6602205

La Cevicheria
Peruvian Cuisine
Calle Curato 
Tel. +57 5 6798743

Juan del Mar
International Cuisine
Plaza San Diego
Tel. +57 5 6645862

Nightlife

Bars and Clubs

La Movida
+57 310 6364472
Calle Baloco, 2-14 #Calle 33

La Jugada
+57 321 587983
Calle Del Colegio # 34 - 25

El Baron
+57 5 6643105
Plaza San Pedro Claver

El Coro Lounge Bar
+57 5 6504700
Hotel Sofitel Santa Clara Cra. 8 #39-36

Alquimico
+57 318 845 0433
Calle del Colegio #34 - 24

Quiebracanto
+57 6641372
Carrera 28 B # 25 – 119

Demente
+57 5 6604226
Getsemani, Plaza de la Trinidad # 10-19

Cafe Havana
+57 314 5563905
Getsemani, Cll Media Luna and Cll del Guerrero

Bazurto Social Club
+57 317 6481183
Getsemani, Cra. 9 ##3042

Travel Notes

Weather

Average temperature in Cartagena is 30 degrees Celsius (90º F).  Dress accordingly with  tropical attire. 

Vaccination Requirements!

Honduras requires the yellow fever vaccine before visiting Colombia and it must be administered at least 10 days prior to your trip.

Please make sure to check vaccination requirements in your respective countries before your trip to Colombia.

Transportation

Transportation

Most places within the walled city are walking distance. However, if walking isn't your thing, Uber and taxis are safe and readily available. 
Minimum fare is $7,000 COP/ $2.5 USD approximately
Airport fare to walled city  is  $15,000 COP/ $5 USD approximately.
Airport fare to Bocagrande is $20,000 COP /$6.5 USD approximately.


Beauty Salons

Portada
Bocagrande | +57 5 643 6697 / + 57 300 776 2280
Carrera 3 # 7 - 159

Diego Moya
Centro | +57 5 6642181 / +57 5 6641883
Calle Gastelbondo # 2 - 124, Local 6
Bocagrande | +57 5 6551775 / +57 5 6551838
Avenida San Martín # 9 - 96

L'Peluqueria Monica Cruz
Bocagrande | +57 5 6651268
Avenida San Martin, Carrera 2 # 8 - 145, Local 001

Gloss
Centro | +57 5 6644215
Calle Estanco del Aguardiente # 5 - 88