The Best Cafes In Cartagena, Colombia
The amazing quality of Colombian coffee is praised relentlessly across the globe. Colombia has the third highest coffee production rate in the world, and for good reason. Naturally, expect to experience more than just an amazing cup of coffee when visiting Cartagena de Indias in the Bolívar region of this large country. Check out our list of where to find the best cafes in the region.
Abaco Libros y Café
Cafe, South American
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 3pm-9pm
Café de Las Novias
Cafe, Cafe
Café de Las Novias
Café de Las Novias is a coffee shop built upon the reputation of Ely Gourmet, and is one of the best cafes in Cartagena de Indias. Serving some of the most delectable cakes and sweet treats you will find in the capital of Colombia’s Bolívar region, this cafe is particularly famous for its creamy mocha-chinos and its tasty wedding cakes made to order. Located near the sea off the beaten track of the regular tourist route, stop by this haunt for a taste of Colombia.
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8am-5pm
Cl. 25, Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia, +57 5 664 5707
Juan Valdez Café
Cafe, Coffee, Tea , Vegetarian, Pastries, Dessert
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-10pm, Sat 7am-9pm, Sun 9am-8pm
Ceiba Juice Bar
Bar, Cafe, Juice Bar
Ceiba Juice Bar
Located in the Getsemani neighborhood, Ceiba Juice Bar is an award-winning cafe serving smoothies made from fresh Colombian fruit as well as a must-try Colombian-sized cup of coffee. The strong but sweet espresso coffee will have you cozying up with a good book in the dimly lit haunt with wooden seating and many facilities. A local favorite with bargain basement prices, Ceiba Juice Bar is a must-try as far as Colombian coffee tasting goes.
Opening hours: daily 5:30pm-11pm
Entre Calle 29 y Media Luna 9, Cra. 10, Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia, +57 312 287 8694
Café San Alberto
Cafe, South American
Opening hours: daily 10am-9pm
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