TRAVEL

How to move around:

Apps: In Cartagena, the most common and convenient way to find rides is the InDriver app. You write the starting point and the destination; the app gives an estimate of the cost of the ride and the user makes an offer that the driver accepts.

Public transportation: You can also use public transportation “Transcaribe” https://www.colcard.com/. It is necessary to buy a card and add cash. Cards are available in the stations.

Taxis: You can find taxi stations in the neighborhoods and malls for short rides. One traditional company we recommend is Taxis Mamonal (+57 3003022647). The hotels can also help find taxis.

Private rides: For more high end transportation options, https://transmamonal.com/ offers comfortable rides. In addition to buses, they have vans and SUVs.

Where to eat:

The best experiences

Celele: Celele’s concept is contemporary cuisine based on the gastronomic culture and biodiversity of the Colombian-Caribbean territory. Winner of the Miele One To Watch Award 2019 for Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants.

Candé: the essence and flavors of a city can be captured through its colors, aromas, magic, places and people; all those numerous sensations associated with a close-knit community. Live dancing and an authentic regional menu that includes ceviche, seafood, soup, rice, meat and desserts give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local folklore, culture and cuisine. San Diego, Cra 10, Cl. de la Serrezuela #No 39-02, (5) 6685291

Buena Vida Marisquería: With a chic Caribbean design, a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere, Buena Vida offers an innovative experience for those who want to enjoy the tastiness of Cartagena. Its menu is inspired by its own recipes influenced by the cuisine of the Caribbean coast, with carefully selected fresh local ingredients. On the first two floors is the seafood restaurant and on the third floor is the rooftop that offers a bar experience with a liquor and cocktail menu, accompanied by small dishes to share, a view of the Historic Center and music from the region, such as reggae, soca and lounge. Centro histórico, Cl. del Porvenir #Esquina, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar

Affordable options:

San Valentín: it is a nice restaurant and the staff is very friendly. It offers a variety of dishes including Caribbean food. They usually have music in vivo. Centro Histórico, Calle Vicente García N° 6-33

Crepes and Waffles: it offers a variety of tasty food including vegetarian and vegan options. It also has great desserts. Centro histórico. Pl. de San Pedro Claver #4 #31-24.

Hamburguesas El corral: Delicious fast food. Centro histórico. Plaza San Pedro, Cl. de San Juan de Dios #3-141