![]() ![]() The Plaza de la Trinidad in Getsemani is, without doubt, one of the best places to hangout at night! The plaza is surrounded by restaurants and street food vendors, which makes it the perfect place to go to for an evening meal.īut food isn’t the only thing on offer there. Soak in the atmosphere at Plaza de la Trinidad If you don’t fancy and out and out Salsa fest, then head to Mr Babilla’s for a mix of salsa, reggaeton & dancing on tables. If you’d prefer a slightly less crowded joint for the evening then try out Donde Fidel, Quiebracanto or Crazy Salsa. It can get crowded, but it’s well worth a visit for live music, cocktails and atmosphere. Havana Club draws a mixture of locals and tourists and was even visited by Hillary Clinton when she visited the city not so long ago. Colombian’s love salsa with a passion so you have to try it for yourself at some point. One of the most famous nightspots in the city is the Cuban-style Havana Club. If you’re looking for an enjoyable evening, filled with Latin music and salsa dancing then you’ll be spoilt for choice in Cartagena. If you are backpacking, ask your hostel to arrange one for you then just bring an open mind and enjoy the evening’s festivities! Yes it’s cheesy and kitch, but as as one-off, it’s a helluva lotta fun! 11. Hopping on one of these buses is a great way to get to interact with other visitors and some locals too. Where do they go, you ask? The Chiva buses cruise around the streets of Cartagena picking up and dropping off party-goers from the hippest clubs in town! It may not strike you as a must-do activity, but if you’re in the mood for an entertaining evening then partying on a Chiva is the most fun you can have! These wooden party buses come complete with music, lights dancing and a bar. The Party Chiva! Rickety, outrageous fun. When I was there in 2015, I heard several accounts of drug dealers inviting backpackers to bars to negotiate and then pulling guns on them. There are also a lot prostitutes and drug dealers operating. If this happens to you, make as much of a scene as you can. The Police around the tourist areas routinely shakedown backpackers in attempts to solicit bribes or steal cash. Watch your drinks in bars and do not accept drinks or cigarettes from strangers. The drug makes victims confused and causes black-outs and it is used for date-rape and robbery. Do not carry too much cash, do not wear expensive looking jewellery and do not flash electronic gadgets – this means go easy on the selfies. Be very careful in Getsemani and the old town after dark. Violent crime and muggings are also pretty common against backpackers especially in tourist areas. But a good way to stop would-be pickpockets in their tracks is simply to wear a money belt (which we highly recommend) something like the very discreet Pacsafe Money Belt will work wonders. Pick-pocketing and bag snatching do occur across the city including in tourist areas and inside restaurants. Whilst most visits end without trouble, you do need to take some serious care. Like much of the nation, Cartagena is edgy and does have issues with crime and extreme poverty. If you are reading this, you probably already know that Colombia has a reputation for being dangerous. If you don’t know where to start, sign up for a street food tour to immerse yourself in the experience. ![]() Try local foods such as empanadas, buñuelos, queso costeñoas, lulo and arequipe. Once you taste some of the amazing delicacies on offer, street food will quickly become your go-to for a tasty and affordable meal! If you love tasting something new, unusual or locally renowned then you just have to try some of the street food in Cartagena! Food vendors have put Cartagena on the map with a delicious array of flavors on offer all over the city. The Rosario Islands are one of the best places in Colombia for scuba diving, so don’t miss out! Their bi-lingual guides are professional and the day or overnight dive trips they offer include van transport and boat transfer, lunch, and all the scuba equipment. I was able to go scuba diving with a fantastic dive shop called Diving Planet. If you aren’t an experienced scuba diver, there are also introductory courses that will show you the ropes and allow you to dive with confidence in a safe environment! In fact, Colombia is fast emerging as one of the best destinations in the world to learn to scuba.įor the best dive sites around Cartagena, you’ll need to hit up the Rosario Islands. See fascinating creatures such as lionfish, lobsters and eels! You’ll be amazed by the schools of colorful tropical fish, underwater landscapes and bountiful biodiversity hidden beneath the surface. The Caribbean Sea is full of marine wildlife to see and coral reefs to explore! A great activity to get stuck into while visiting Cartagena is scuba diving. ![]()
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