CARTAGENA RECOMMENDATIONS
Getting Around
Cartagena is best enjoyed at a leisurely pace.
The historic walled city is very walkable — perfect for exploring its cobblestone streets and vibrant plazas.
If you need to take a car, we recommend Uber. Make sure to agree on the price before hopping into a street taxi.
Most wedding events and recommended hotels are within a 10-minute walk or drive of each other. Transportation will be provided for certain events.
Places to Visit:
Sites
Castillo de San Felipe – Massive fortress that once defended Cartagena from pirates
Cerro de la Popa – A hill topped with a convent offering the best panoramic view
Palacio de la Inquisición – Museum in a colonial palace
Las Bóvedas – Row of arched vaults built into the city walls with colorful artisan shops
Restaurants
Celele – Where Caribbean flavors get a Michelin-level glow-up
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La Cevichería – The ceviche spot so good even Bourdain couldn’t resist
Juan del Mar – Seafood, sangria, and the soundtrack of your Cartagena night
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Niku Where sashimi flirts with salsa
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Candé – Traditional flavors, local music, and colonial charm
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Salón Tropical – Tropical ceviches, playful Latin fusion bites and rum-forward drinks
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Bar y Cocteles
Alquímico – Three-story cocktail temple
La Jugada – Trendy rooftop and cocktail lounge
Café Havana – One mojito in and you’re a dancer
Compras
St DOM – Boho chic with a beachy wink
Agua de León (Heritage) – Tradition, stitched into style
Malva – Clean, cool, Caribbean
Silvia Tcherassi – Luxury with main-character energy
La Serrezuela – A theater that shops back
Maaji – Sunshine, but make it swimwear
Agua Bendita – Flirty fashion, beach edition
Ketty Tinoco – Handmade heritage, worn proudly
Jon Sonen – Edgy style with tropical attitude