Getsemaní

Cartagena, Colombia

Getsemaní is a distinct neighbourhood in Cartagena.

Places in Getsemaní

La Mulata Home-style Caribbean cooking in a colorful local joint.
Celele Latin America's 50 Best regular spotlighting Colombian Caribbean coast ingredients and techniques. Smart, hyper-regional cooking.
Caffé Lunático Easy-going Getsemaní courtyard kitchen — wood-fired pizzas, fresh pastas and natural wines under the trees.
Vagamundo Café Bright Getsemaní café for proper specialty coffee, all-day breakfast and a side of board games.
Demente Two halves of one charming whole: a low-lit tapas-and-cocktail bar and an open-air terrace built into old stone ruins. One of the most atmospheric corners of Getsemaní.
Color Café Tiny third-wave coffee bar with brightly painted walls. Specialty Colombian beans, friendly baristas.
Bourbon Street Long-running blues and jazz bar in Getsemaní with a tight house band most nights. Cold beer, no pretension.
Quiebra-Canto Two-floor Getsemaní classic where Cartageneros dance salsa, son and boleros into the night.
El Arsenal: The Rum Box Home to one of the largest collections of Colombian rum anywhere, in the heart of lively Getsemaní. A place to learn the country one pour at a time.

Best time to visit: Cartagena is best visited during shoulder and peak seasons when weather is ideal and cultural activity peaks.
Getting around: Getting around Cartagena is straightforward using public transport and walking. Neighbourhoods are best explored on foot once you've oriented yourself.
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP). USD sometimes accepted at tourist spots.
Language: Spanish. Limited English except at hotels.
Timezone: Colombia Time (COT), UTC-5
Current trends: Cartagena's cultural and culinary scene continues evolving with new restaurants, galleries, and creative spaces opening regularly.

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