Things to do in Cartagena

Aventura

Buzos de Barú

Certified PADI dive center offering scuba diving trips and courses to Rosario Islands reefs.

Aventura

En Colombia Kitesurf

Certified IKO kiteboarding school providing kite, windsurf, and paddleboard lessons in La Boquilla.

Wellness

Aurum Spa

Boutique luxury spa sanctuary inside Hotel Casa San Agustín offering body treatments and hydrotherapy.

Compras

Centro Comercial La Serrezuela

Exclusive luxury shopping and dining center built around a meticulously restored historic bullring.

Vida Nocturna

Alquímico

World-renowned experimental cocktail bar spanning three floors with a vibrant, eco-conscious atmosphere.

Comida

Alma Restaurante

Fine-dining coastal Caribbean restaurant located inside the prestigious Hotel Boutique Casa San Agustín.

Café

Café del Mural

Artisanal coffee lab in Getsemaní renowned for experimental brewing techniques and tastings.

Camping

Mango Feliz Eco-Camping

Solar-powered eco-village offering shaded campsite plots and tents near the Caribbean coast.

Wellness

Aqoral Spa

Sophisticated oceanfront urban spa at the Hyatt Regency with marine-based treatments.

Comida

Restaurante Candé

Gourmet restaurant exclusively dedicated to preserving Cartagena's authentic culinary and folkloric heritage.

Romántico

Restaurante Club de Pesca

Iconic waterfront seafood restaurant built upon the historic 17th-century Pastelillo Fort.

Café

Ábaco Libros y Café

Iconic bookstore café featuring floor-to-ceiling wooden bookshelves and Colombian specialty coffee.

Parque/Naturaleza

Jardín Botánico Guillermo Piñeres

Nine-hectare tropical dry forest reserve with ecological walking trails, springs, and birdwatching.

Camping

Merakai Hostel & Camping

Beachfront campsite and hostel offering set-up tents, communal kitchens, and direct sea access.

Compras

St. Dom

Avant-garde concept store curating top Colombian fashion, fine jewelry, and contemporary art.

Niños

Oceanario Islas del Rosario CEINER

Open-sea aquarium and marine conservation center showcasing Caribbean marine life for children.

Romántico

Baluarte San Francisco Javier

Open-air bar and terrace built directly atop the historic city walls facing the Caribbean.

Parque/Naturaleza

Parque Espíritu del Manglar

Urban mangrove park with walking boardwalks, sculpture gardens, and children's play areas.

Cultural

Museo Naval del Caribe

Expansive maritime museum in a former colonial monastery highlighting Cartagena's naval history.

Vida Nocturna

Townhouse Rooftop Bar

Vibrant rooftop lounge with plunge pools, craft cocktails, and panoramic Historic Center skyline views.

Cultural

Museo Histórico de Cartagena - MUHCA

Landmark history museum inside the Palace of the Inquisition facing Bolívar Square.

Niños

Happy City Mallplaza Cartagena

Indoor children's amusement center with soft-play zones, rides, and interactive games for kids.

Cultural

Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas

A colonial fortress with tunnels and panoramic city views.

Cultural

Museo del Oro Zenú

A renewed archaeological collection in the heart of the walled city.