I had the pleasure of visiting Cartagena in Colombia which was on my hot destination list for a while.
I cam on a girls trip and we went full on for shopping and food and salsa bars. This vibrant city is filled with culture, beautiful architecture, Colombian design stores, tasty restaurants and more.
I would like to share some of my favourite places in Cartagena for you to enjoy next time you visit Colombia.
Area to stay:
My favourite area is Cartagena old town. In the old town you find everything and it's in walking distance.
Outside the old town there is a parc, harbour and another area filled with great restaurants and bars as well. I recommend staying in the ol town and then you walk to areas outside of the old town for bars and restaurants.
Shopping:
Colombia is full of amazing shops for both clothing and homeware. I came back with a full luggage that I almost could not close (I had to sit on it haha).
My favourite area is Cartagena old town. In the old town you find everything and it's in walking distance.
Outside the old town there is a parc, harbour and another area filled with great restaurants and bars as well. I recommend staying in the ol town and then you walk to areas outside of the old town for bars and restaurants.
Shopping:
Colombia is full of amazing shops for both clothing and homeware. I came back with a full luggage that I almost could not close (I had to sit on it haha).
Casa Chiqui - dreamy items for your home
St. Dom - the best concept store retailing a mix of Colombian brands
Silvia Tcherassi - clothing store
Casa cruxada- shop and restaurant
Ancora - swim brand made of recycled plastic
Píwake market - sustainable and recycled boutique
Azulu - clothing brand with own shop.
Palo Rosa - swimwear store
Maaji - swimwear store
Agua de Leon - several stores with everything from bags, swim, clothing, shoes etc. They also have a restaurant with the same name which is worth visiting as well.
If you fancy a beach day then either go to Bora Bora beach club or ideally you rent a boat and sail around the the islands close by where you can swim around in turquoise water.
Going out:
Alquimico -cool bar serving delicious drinks and tapas
Casa Cruxada - Restaurant and bar
Sierpe - delicious peruvian food.
Or try Candé, Carmen, Niku, Celele
You can also enjoy a drink during sunset at Cafe Del Mar
For Coffee:
I would go to Época, Ábaco café, Cafe de la mañana, Erase un café, Café san Alberto, or Libertario coffee roasters.
// Casa Cruxada
// Casa Cruxada
// St. Dom Store.
// Casa Chiqui Store
// Artesenal Colombia Store
// Agua de Leon store
// Cafe de la manana
// Epoca Cafe
// Epoca Coffee
// Some of the turquoise blue water outside of Cartagena.
Streets of Cartagena old town
Hasta Luego Cartagena! It was a true pleasure.
xx and Safe Travels
Julie Pallesen