The Bar/Lounge at Hotel Casa San Agustin

"At the helm of Alma, Casa San Agustin’s upmarket restaurant and bar, are two transplanted Miami tastemakers: Sean Brasel, of Meat Market Miami fame, and mixologist John Lermeyer, from the Delano Hotel"

"The fine-dining restaurant and its upscale bar are widely considered some of Cartagena’s best, and reservations are nearly impossible to come by — which is perhaps why its so-so breakfast buffet is a real letdown, even though it’s free"

"This intimate and luxurious boutique's distinctive rooms are scattered throughout the white-washed, beautifully decorated former residence in Cartagena's UNESCO-protected Old Town, separated by flower-filled terraces and cozy, book-lined lounges"

"A pool menu serves light snacks and drinks in a cafe atmosphere (not just on lounge chairs) and focuses on coastal cuisine including plentiful seafood options"

"Before we move on (for drinks at El Barón or Café Havana; for people watching in the more robust area of Getsemaní) we take a minute to appreciate that we are staying in the best place in Cartagena"