Things to Do in San Diego, Cartagena

Quieter and residential inside the walls, with Las Bovedas, Plaza de San Diego, small hotels, restaurants, and easy rampart access.

Las BóvedasHistoric Landmark
Walls of CartagenaHistoric Landmark
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Top things to do in San Diego

Las Bóvedas
★ 4.5 · 8.4k
Historic Landmark★
The cells of these former 18th-century dungeons now feature shops selling colorful souvenirs.
Every day
8:50 AM – 7 PM
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Walls of Cartagena
★ 4.8 · 34.1k
Historic Landmark★
Defensive stone walls snaking 11km around Cartagena, dating to the 1600s & known for sunset vistas.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Aja Company
★ 4.8 · 375
Specialty Store
Every day
10 AM – 8 PM
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La Serrezuela Mall
★ 4.8 · 26.6k
Shopping Mall
Chic shopping mall with brand-name retailers & dining in an arena-style former theater building.
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 8 PM
Fri
10 AM – 9 PM
Sat
10 AM – 9 PM
Sun
10 AM – 8 PM
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Where to eat & drink in San Diego

Da Pietro
★ 4.8 · 4.7k
Italian· COP 40–120K
An Italian restaurant known for its pasta, pizza, and seafood dishes, offering live music and private rooms for groups.
Mon–Thu
12:15 PM – 11 PM
Fri
12:15 PM – 11:30 PM
Sat
12:15 PM – 11:30 PM
Sun
12:15 PM – 11 PM
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RESTAURANTE CANDÉ Cocina 100% Cartagenera
★ 4.6 · 8.9k
Caribbean· COP 100,000+
Elegant, plant-filled venue for traditional regional cuisine alongside regular live entertainment.
Mon–Wed
7 AM – 11 PM
Thu–Fri
7 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat
7 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun
7 AM – 10 PM
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La Mulata
★ 4.6 · 6.7k
Caribbean· COP 40–60K
A choice of a few set lunch options. Different menu every day of the week. Delicious and unpretentious.
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Restaurante Carmen Cartagena
★ 4.6 · 1.9k
Colombian· COP 200,000+
Fashionable restaurant featuring sustainable dishes & creative cocktails, plus an ample wine list.
Mon–Tue
6:30 PM – 10 PM
Wed–Fri
12 PM – 3 PM, 6:30 PM – 10 PM
Sat
12 PM – 3 PM, 6:30 PM – 10 PM
Sun
12 PM – 3 PM, 6:30 PM – 10 PM
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Casona Café Bar
★ 4.8 · 588
Restaurant· COP 40–120K
Mon–Thu
8:30 AM – 11 PM
Fri
8:30 AM – 12 AM
Sat
8:30 AM – 12 AM
Sun
8:30 AM – 11 PM
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El Coro Lounge Bar
★ 4.8 · 292
Lounge· $$$
An exclusive bar lounge offering cocktails, mojitos, and tapas, known for live music performances.
Every day
3 PM – 12 AM
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Lobo de Mar
★ 4.6 · 1.4k
Gastropub· COP 80–200K
A restaurant in Cartagena known for its delicious food, including Croquetas de Jamón Ibérico and Ceviche Cimarrón, and a relaxed atmosphere with live music or a DJ.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Wed
6 PM – 11 PM
Thu–Fri
12 PM – 3 PM, 7 PM – 11 PM
Sat
12 PM – 3 PM, 6 PM – 11 PM
Sun
6 PM – 11 PM
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Tomillo Cevichería & Mar
★ 4.7 · 827
Colombian· COP 40–60K
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La Juma Bar Cartagena
★ 4.5 · 345
Bar· COP 20–80K
Every day
10 AM – 3 AM
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La Tapería
★ 4.7 · 580
Restaurant· COP 40–60K
Mon–Fri
12:30 PM – 10 PM
Sat
12:30 PM – 10 PM
Sun
12:30 PM – 9 PM
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