A few of our favorite spots in the city, picked to help you plan your stay.
Centro Histórico
Old-Cuba-style dining room inside the walled city, live son cubano most nights.
San Diego
Upscale modern Colombian cooking in a restored colonial courtyard.
Centro Histórico
Small, always-busy spot for ceviche and fresh seafood a block from the old walls.
Bocagrande
Long-running seafood restaurant popular with locals, not just tourists.
Isla Barú
White sand and clear water; reached by a ~45 min boat ride, best visited early or overnight.
Rosario Islands
A small archipelago south of the city, good for snorkeling day trips.
Bocagrande
The convenient, walkable city beach - livelier and less pristine, good for a quick visit.
Isla Tierra Bomba
A short boat ride from the old city, quieter than Bocagrande without a full-day trip.
The historic center and its street-art neighborhood, best done on foot with a local guide.
Boat tour with snorkeling and beach time through the Rosario archipelago.
A half-day trip to bathe in a natural mud crater, usually paired with a beach stop.
An evening sailing tour along the bay with views of the old city skyline.