Timeline
09:00
Start at Ábaco, a bookstore and café that opens at 09:00. It is a calm spot to grab a coffee and flip through their collection of Spanish and English books about Cartagena before the crowds arrive.
09:45
Walk two minutes to Otro Mundo for lunch. This Croatian-Italian bistro serves excellent pastas and pizzas. The menu features items like Croatian Cevapcici and seafood pasta, offering a unique twist in the historic center.
11:00
Head to Plaza de los Coches. This triangular square was once one of the largest slave markets in Latin America and a major source of wealth for the city. Today, a statue of Pedro de Heredia, the founder of Cartagena, stands in the center.
Local tip
Ábaco is open Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 20:30, and Sunday from 16:00 to 20:30. If you visit on a Sunday, plan your start time for the afternoon.
Check before you go
- Ábaco opens at 09:00 on weekdays and Saturdays.
- Otro Mundo is open from 09:00 to 00:00 daily.
- Plaza de los Coches is an open public square accessible all day.
Worth knowing
- Ábaco is open at 09:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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