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One of the easiest traps in Cartagena is choosing a restaurant simply because it has a beautiful table in a famous plaza.

Yes, the location may be spectacular. But a great view doesn’t always mean great food — and some of the most memorable meals in Cartagena happen away from the most photographed streets.

My advice…

If you want to taste something truly local in Cartagena, try a carimañola — a fried yuca pastry traditionally filled with meat or cheese. It’s a simple dish, but it tells you a lot about Caribbean Colombian food: generous, flavorful and made for everyday life.

My tip? Don’t look for the fanciest restaurant. Try one…

Don't trust the coast sellers, they are most likely scammers, and they act offering 'free' oysters or clams as a welcome gift or samples, but after you eat them, they aggressively demand between $10 and $50 USD per bite.

Explore and fully experience this amazing adventure and fall in love with the stunning landscapes and vibrant places of the beautiful Rosario Islands.