Cartagena de Indias

Casa San Agustín

Intimate boutique hotel fashioned from three colonial houses with a library bar and courtyard pool. One of Cartagena's finest stays, blending centuries of history with contemporary luxury.

Hotel Charleston Santa Teresa

Stunning luxury hotel in a restored 17th-century convent in the Old City with a rooftop pool overlooking the sea. The most prestigious address in Cartagena, frequented by celebrities and athletes.

Hotel Santa Teresa

A beautifully restored colonial mansion inside the walled city, Hotel Santa Teresa is Cartagena's premier sports-travel accommodation — particularly favoured by visiting teams and sports journalists covering Caribbean Cup tournaments. The rooftop pool with city views is the ultimate post-match recovery spot. Its central location means every fan bar and restaurant in the historic centre is walkable.

Selina Cartagena

Stylish hostel and social hub in Getsemaní with co-working spaces, a pool, and a lively bar. The go-to for young fans and backpackers exploring Cartagena on a budget without sacrificing vibes.

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara

Five-star hotel in a beautifully restored 17th-century convent with a stunning cloister pool. A Cartagena landmark where international sports teams and touring artists stay.

Tcherassi Hotel + Spa

Colombian fashion designer Silvia Tcherassi transformed a 250-year-old colonial mansion into this ultra-chic boutique hotel in the heart of the walled city. With just seven rooms, a lush courtyard pool, and impeccable style, it's the ultimate retreat for fans exploring Cartagena's match-day energy.

Where to Eat in Cartagena de Indias

Carmen Restaurant

Award-winning fine dining in the heart of Cartagena's Old City, reimagining Colombian flavors with modern technique. Where visiting celebrities and athletes dine during events at the convention center.

Celele

One of Latin America's top restaurants, offering an innovative tasting menu celebrating Caribbean Colombian biodiversity. A culinary destination that's put Cartagena on the global gastronomic map.

La Cevichería

Famous ceviche spot in the Old City made internationally renowned after Anthony Bourdain's visit. Fresh Caribbean seafood in a vibrant setting — a must-visit for fans exploring Cartagena's walled city.

La Mulata

Beloved local restaurant in Getsemaní serving authentic Caribbean Colombian dishes like arroz con coco and fried fish. Real Cartagena flavors at honest prices, packed with locals on fútbol match days.

La Vitrola

A glamorous Cuban-inspired restaurant in the walled city where live jazz and bolero music accompany Caribbean seafood and Cuban classics. Visiting fans celebrating a night in Cartagena find the mojitos flowing and the atmosphere electric, especially after local fútbol matches.

Best Bars in Cartagena de Indias

Alquímico

Multi-level cocktail bar ranked among the World's 50 Best Bars, with a rooftop terrace overlooking the Old City. Creative Colombian-inspired cocktails in one of the most beautiful bar settings in the Americas.

Café del Mar Cartagena

Perched on the old city walls with the Caribbean stretching out below, Café del Mar is where travelling football fans unwind between watching Colombian league games on the TV inside and watching the legendary Cartagena sunset outside. The ceviche and rum cocktails are as good as the view, and the atmosphere draws a naturally festive international crowd. An essential stop on any sports trip to the Caribbean coast.

Café Havana

Legendary salsa bar in Getsemaní where live bands play till the early hours and everyone dances. Hillary Clinton famously visited — it's the epicenter of Cartagena's world-class nightlife scene.

Donde Fidel

Open-air salsa bar on Portal de los Dulces in the Old City, blasting cumbia and vallenato from morning to night. A Cartagena institution where cold Águila beers and salsa dancing never stop.

El Barón

Elegant cocktail bar on Plaza de San Diego with expertly crafted drinks and a romantic colonial setting. The sophisticated choice for fans seeking refined evenings in Cartagena's walled city.

Fan Attractions in Cartagena de Indias

Bocagrande Beach Fan Zone

Cartagena's main beach strip in Bocagrande sets up beach-side screens during major international tournaments, creating one of South America's most spectacular outdoor viewing environments. Vendors sell fresh coconut, fried fish, and aguardiente along the sand as fans watch on screens with the Caribbean Sea behind. Colombia national team matches here create scenes of absolute jubilation.

Bocagrande Beach Volleyball Courts

The permanent beach volleyball courts along Bocagrande's seafront are a hub of sports activity in Cartagena, hosting both casual games and organised tournaments throughout the year. Colombian national team beach volleyball players have trained on these very courts. Spectating or joining a game here with the Caribbean Sea as backdrop is one of sport's most idyllic settings.

Cartagena Walled City Sports Heritage Walk

Local sports historians offer walking tours within Cartagena's UNESCO-listed walled city tracing the development of football, boxing, and Caribbean sports culture in Colombia's most historic city. The tour passes colonial plazas where early football matches were organised in the early 20th century. The fusion of sporting and colonial history makes this a distinctive experience for culturally curious fans.

Castillo San Felipe de Barajas

The largest Spanish fort in the Americas, built in 1536 with a labyrinth of underground tunnels — a UNESCO-protected fortress overlooking the old city.

Ciudad Amurallada Fan Walk

Walking the 16th-century city walls of Cartagena is the pre-match ritual for every visiting sports fan, with the Caribbean Sea on one side and the colorful colonial city on the other. Outdoor screens are set up at strategic wall viewpoints during major international tournaments. The view from the walls to the sea makes every match-day walk feel like a historical event.

Club de Pesca Cartagena

The Club de Pesca on the Bay of Cartagena hosts competitive sailing, sport fishing, and rowing events that form a significant part of the city's sporting culture. International sailing regattas regularly use Cartagena's sheltered bay as their finish line. Fan spectators gather on the waterfront to watch yacht races with the backdrop of the walled colonial city as a stunning visual frame.

Estadio Jaime Morón León

The Estadio Jaime Morón León is home to Real Cartagena and one of the most atmospheric lower-division grounds in Colombia, where passionate local fans create a noise disproportionate to the stadium's modest size. The surrounding street food scene — fried fish, arepas de huevo, fresh coconut juice — is part of the full match-day experience on the Caribbean coast. A raw, genuine Colombian football experience far from the big-city stadiums.

Getsemaní Mural District

The working-class Getsemaní neighborhood, now one of Latin America's most celebrated street art destinations, includes Colombian football murals alongside its famous social justice imagery. The neighborhood's transformation through art mirrors Colombia's football transformation from conflict to Copa Libertadores competitor. A walking tour here the day before a match tells the story of modern Colombia through visual art.

Getsemaní Walking Tour

Cartagena's hippest neighborhood features vibrant murals, rooftop bars, and salsa clubs — where sports fans discover Colombia's Caribbean soul after dark.