6 Dining Experiences in Colombia Nobody Regrets Booking

1.Dinner cruise on Cartagena’s bay with Sibarita Master

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 297 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Spend about two hours aboard the double-decker Sibarita Master, sailing Cartagena Bay from La Bodeguita Tourist Pier. You’ll receive a four-course international meal and half a bottle of wine per person, with air-conditioned seating below and open air above. Romantic upgrades, vegetarian meals, and premium drinks are available, though seating is shared and the dock tax is extra.

“This was sub par for the price. Food was not good nor adequate. There are better options in Cartagena.”

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2.Santa Marta A Historical & Street food Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 2 hours · from $56

Walk Santa Marta’s old center with a bilingual guide in English or Spanish. Visit the Tairona Gold Museum, cathedral, parks, churches, cemetery, and historic streets while learning about Tayrona culture. The experience includes a local drink and may include ceviche, lulo, juice, and empanada tastings, though food stops can vary.

“We enjoyed the gold museum and learning about the Tayrona people as well as the history of Santa Marta, the architecture of the buildings and Gabriel Garcia Marquez murals. Great to taste traditional food and drinks of the area as well. My only critique was that it was supposed to be 2 hours and was closer to four, but with that being said we loved Sergio, in addition learning about the history we asked a lot of basic questions about the area and he gave us ideas of things we should do and see while here. He was very personable and easy to talk to. Very evident that he enjoys…”

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3.Guided Walking Food Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · 4 hours · from $54Best value

Spend four hours walking Santa Marta with a local English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit seven food stops, explore the public market and historic center, taste fruit, cayeye, arepas de huevo, fresh juice, and coffee, then make an arepa de huevo at a local kiosk. Guides may include Alberto, Alvaro, or Javier.

“Knowing about the history of Santa Marta and most especially about Simon Bovier. Javier is a great guide/ narrator and patient. Thank you”

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4.Spa Experience with Dinner, Massage and Sauna

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 3h 30m · from $324

Spend 210 minutes near Park Lleras moving through foot baths, flotation pools, bubble jets, a Hamam, Finnish sauna, Temazcal-inspired relaxation, and a one-hour massage. Finish with dinner and a live fire show. English and Spanish hosts welcome groups of up to six. Transportation is not included.

“I plan to go at least one more time before I leave. Relaxing experience”

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5.Fenix Beach Island Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $69

Meet at La Bodeguita dock at 7 p.m. for a private-boat ride across Cartagena Bay to Fenix Beach. You’ll receive sangria, dinner from the available menu, a seasonal dessert, drinks, and access to the bonfire, bar, swings, and beach. A live DJ is planned, though conditions and attendance can affect the evening.

“Pessima experiencia Não recomendo a ninguém Cardápio ruim Atendimento de pessima qualidade Quando compramos apresentavam um cardápio, quando chegamos acabamos comendo apenas uma salada que era o que estava incluso, demais itens tudo pago adicional. Bebida apenas limonada, os demais tudo adicional Parece um local abandonado, sem estrutura Ou seja, pessima experiencia.”

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6.White Party on boat with open bar, dinner and dancers!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews Top rated

Dress in white for a three-hour evening cruise around San Andrés Bay aboard the Rumbero Yacht. A Spanish-speaking guide, DJ, dancers, entertainer, dance show, welcome cocktail, national-liquor cocktail bar, soft drinks, water, and seafood and meat buffet dinner are included. Beer is not included.

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