Solo Travel in Cartagena

A legendary rooftop bar on the city walls — tables arranged along the battlement parapet with views of the Caribbean sunset, the old city lights, and the sea. The most romantic sundowner spot in Latin America.

📍Baluarte de Santo Domingo, Cartagena

Cartagena's most iconic hotel — a 17th-century Clarisian convent transformed into a luxury property with a pool in the former cloister, rooms in the old cells, and the most extraordinary location inside the walled city.

📍Calle del Torno 39-29, Cartagena

The restaurant that put Cartagena on the global food map — a small, informal spot in Getsemaní famous for octopus ceviche, fresh Caribbean seafood, and the refreshing aguachile that Anthony Bourdain called one of his favorite dishes in the world.

📍Calle Stuart 7-14, Cartagena

The best budget option in Getsemaní — Cartagena's most authentic and increasingly cool neighborhood of street murals, craft beer bars, and local life. The hostel's rooftop social events and knowledgeable staff make it essential for backpackers.

📍Calle de la Media Luna 10-46, Cartagena