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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.

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

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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in San Diego

  • Las Bóvedas in San Diego, Cartagena

    Las Bóvedas

    ★ 4.5 · 8.5k
    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 in San Diego, Cartagena

    Walls of Cartagena

    ★ 4.8 · 34.2k
    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 in San Diego, Cartagena

    Aja Company

    ★ 4.8 · 380
    Specialty Store
    Every day
    10 AM – 8 PM
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  • La Serrezuela Mall in San Diego, Cartagena

    La Serrezuela Mall

    ★ 4.8 · 26.8k
    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 in San Diego, Cartagena

    Da Pietro

    ★ 4.8 · 4.8k
    Italian· COP 40–140K

    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 in San Diego, Cartagena

    Restaurante Candé Cocina 100% Cartagenera

    ★ 4.6 · 9.1k
    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 in San Diego, Cartagena

    La Mulata

    ★ 4.6 · 6.8k
    Caribbean· $40,000-60,000

    A choice of a few set lunch options. Different menu every day of the week. Delicious and unpretentious.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 6 PM
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  • Restaurante Carmen Cartagena in San Diego, Cartagena

    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 in San Diego, Cartagena

    Casona Café Bar

    ★ 4.8 · 627
    Restaurant· $40,000-120,000
    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 in San Diego, Cartagena

    El Coro Lounge Bar

    ★ 4.8 · 297
    Lounge· COP 200,000+

    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 in San Diego, Cartagena

    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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  • La Juma Bar Cartagena in San Diego, Cartagena

    La Juma Bar Cartagena

    ★ 4.6 · 428
    Bar· COP 20–100K
    Every day
    10 AM – 3 AM
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  • Tomillo Cevichería & Mar in San Diego, Cartagena

    Tomillo Cevichería & Mar

    ★ 4.7 · 851
    Colombian· COP 40–60K
    Every day
    12 PM – 10 PM
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  • La Tapería in San Diego, Cartagena

    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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Map of San Diego with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Las Bóvedas
  2. 2Walls of Cartagena
  3. 3Aja Company
  4. 4La Serrezuela Mall
  5. 5Da Pietro
  6. 6Restaurante Candé Cocina 100% Cartagenera
  7. 7La Mulata
  8. 8Restaurante Carmen Cartagena
  9. 9Casona Café Bar
  10. 10El Coro Lounge Bar

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