Our 5-Day Cartagena Adventure (Continued)
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As promised, here’s the continuation of our Cartagena adventure along with some useful tips and tricks. We’re buzzing with excitement about our trip, and we hope you can take some inspiration from this post.
Day 5: Wednesday, February 19 – Local Flavors & Shopping
🍽️ Breakfast: Mila Rooftop (Getsemaní)
- 📍 Calle de la Sierpe, Getsemaní (rooftop)
- 🍓 Smoothie bowls, avocado toast, fresh juices, specialty coffee
- 🌿 Healthy options + rooftop views
- 💵 $10–18 per person
🛒 Market Experience: Bazurto Market (with guide)
- 📍 Avenida Pedro de Heredia (20 min from Old Town)
- 🧭 Recommended guides: Cartagena Connections, Free Walking Tour Cartagena, or hotel
- ⏱️ 2–3 hours
- 💵 $20–40 USD
- 👀 Fresh fish, exotic fruits (lulo, guanábana, zapote), spices, local life
- 🛡️ Go with a guide for safety, context, and language
- 🛍️ Buy: fruits, Colombian coffee, snacks
- 💡 Tips: bring cash, comfy shoes, secure valuables
- 🕗 Best time: 8:00–10:00am
🏛️ Las Bóvedas
- 📍 Las Murallas, near Baluarte de Santa Catalina
- 🕘 9:00am–6:00pm
- 🛒 23 artisan shops in colonial vaults
- 🎁 Emeralds, mochilas, handicrafts, hammocks, jewelry
- ⏱️ 1–1.5 hours
- 💡 Prices negotiable — cash helps
🌳 Parque del Centenario
- 🌿 Green space between Getsemaní & Old Town
- 👀 Vendors, occasional monkeys
- ⏱️ 15–20 minutes
🍽️ Lunch – Final Special Meal
🥂 Option 1: Donjuán (Old Town)
- 📍 Calle del Colegio #34-17
- 📞 Reservations recommended
- 🐟 Seafood tasting plates, robalo, octopus, ceviche
- 🌟 Contemporary Colombian cuisine
- 💵 $30–50 per person
- 👗 Smart casual
🐠 Option 2: La Cevichería (Getsemaní)
- 📍 Calle Stuart #7-14
- 🐟 Daily ceviche, mixed seafood, grilled fish
- 🌟 Famous spot (Anthony Bourdain)
- 💵 $12–20 per person
- ⚠️ Small, 15–30 min wait, cash only
🌞 Afternoon Activities
- 🚶 Final wandering through Getsemaní
- 🛍️ Visit missed shops/cafés
- 🏛️ Plaza de la Trinidad
- 📸 Last‑minute photos
- 🎒 Pack for next day
🌇 Optional Evening
- 🌅 Sunset walk on Las Murallas
- 🍸 Drinks at a favorite spot
- 🍽️ Light dinner
Find Guided Experiences
Days 6–7: February 20–21 – Flexible / Departure Days
🍳 Additional Activity Options
👩🍳 Cooking Classes
- Cartagena Cooking Class
- Caribbean dishes + market tour
- 💵 $65–85 USD
🌮 Street Food Tours
- Cartagena Street Food Tour
- Arepas, empanadas, tropical fruits
- 💵 $40–60 USD
🏝️ Beach & Island Options
- Tierra Bomba Island
- Punta Arena Beach Club
- Baru Island (full day)
🏛️ Cultural Activities
- Naval Museum of the Caribbean
- Teatro Adolfo Mejía
- Casa Museo Rafael Núñez
🎒 What to Pack
- 👕 Lightweight clothing
- 🧴 Reef‑safe sunscreen
- 📸 GoPro / underwater camera
- 👟 Walking shoes
- 🩴 Sandals
- 👗 Nice outfit for upscale restaurants
- 🕶️ Hat & sunglasses
- 🧥 Light sweater
- 🦟 Insect repellent
- 💧 Reusable water bottle
- 📱 Waterproof phone case
- 🎒 Daypack
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Tips and Tricks
Cocktails and Dining (Pescatarian Friendly)
🧪 Alquímico (Getsemaní)
- 🌟 Award‑winning cocktails
- 💵 $10–15
🌇 Townhouse Rooftop (Old Town)
- 🌆 Rooftop views
- 💵 $8–12
🍹 Demente (Getsemaní)
- 🥗 Vegetarian + seafood options
- 💵 $15–25
🐟 Additional Dining
- Buena Vida Marisquería – $15–25
- Café Lunatico – $10–18
- Restaurante Candé – $25–40
- Alma Restaurant – $35–55
☕ Coffee & Cafés
- Abaco Libros y Café
- Amor Perfecto
- Central Café
📅 Reservations Needed
- Carmen: 3–5 days
- Restaurante Interno: 1–2 weeks
- Celele: 3–5 days
- Donjuán: 2–3 days
- Island tours: 2–3 days
💵 Money & Payments
- 💱 COP currency
- 💳 Cards widely accepted
- 💵 Cash for markets, taxis, small cafés
- 🏧 Use ATMs inside banks
- 💁 Tip: 10% standard
🚕 Transportation
- 🚶 Walkable areas
- 🚖 Taxis: $2–7 USD
- 🚗 Uber available (gray area)
- 📱 Apps: InDriver, Cabify, Beat
- ✈️ Airport transfer: $8–15 USD
🩺 Health & Safety
- 🚱 Tap water not safe
- 🍢 Be cautious with street food
- 🌞 Reapply sunscreen
- 🧳 Travel insurance recommended
- 💊 Bring medications
- 🚨 Emergency: 123
Weather and Timing
- 🍽️ Dinner: 6–7pm
- 😴 Siesta: 12–2pm
- 🌅 Sunset: 6:00–6:15pm
- 🌡️ Hot & humid (85–90°F)
- 💧 Stay hydrated
- 🛡️ Safe with normal precautions
About
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