Don’t Choose a Restaurant Just Because It’s in the Plaza
- Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
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About this trap
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? Before sitting down, take a look at the menu, check where locals are actually eating, and don’t be afraid to walk a few blocks away from the main squares.
Cartagena has incredible food, from Caribbean seafood and street food to traditional dishes you may never find on a tourist menu. Sometimes, the best meal is hiding around the corner.
Where
Don’t Choose a Restaurant Just Because It’s in the PlazaPlaza Santo Domingo, Calle 35, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia
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