Spring weekend in Cartagena
Spring in Cartagena — blossoms, opening patios, markets and the first warm-evening dinners worth booking.
Top spots in Cartagena
Bazurto Market Food Tour
Food & DrinkBazurto
Locals' chaotic market — sancocho, posta negra, fresh fish at family stalls (book a guide).
Rosario Islands Day Trip
OutdoorsRosario Archipelago
45-minute speedboat to coral reefs, beach clubs and lobster lunches at Cholón.
Where to eat
Alma
$$$Modern Caribbean · Centro Histórico
Casa San Agustín's plant-filled courtyard — refined arepas, posta negra, rum cocktails.
Carmen
$$$$Modern Colombian · Centro Histórico
Two-storey colonial mansion — chef Rob Pevitts' tasting menus of Caribbean produce.
Demente
$$Tapas / Pizza · Getsemaní
Retractable-roof courtyard in Plaza de la Trinidad — wood-fired pizzas, gin tonics, DJ nights.
La Cevichería
$$Ceviche · Centro Histórico
Bourdain-famous corner spot — mixed ceviche and shrimp arepas. Expect a queue.
La Mulata
$Lunch menu · Centro Histórico
Best-value menu del día — three courses, fresh juice, art-school crowd.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Rosario Islands Day Trip, Bazurto Market Food Tour. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Cartagena and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.