Cartagena: Getsemaní in general, Casa El Carretero specifically
Apr 16, 2012, 8:11 pm
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Cartagena: Getsemaní in general, Casa El Carretero specifically
Heading to Cartagena this weekend, we decided to book off the main center in Getsemani at a little B&B called Casa El Carretero.
Any must see/dos other than making the short walk to the guide book standards?
Any thoughts or experiences with the neighbourhood or this little property?
Any must see/dos other than making the short walk to the guide book standards?
Any thoughts or experiences with the neighbourhood or this little property?
Apr 17, 2012, 8:49 am
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I was in Cartagena on january, more focused in the islands, beaches. But at night I did the typical walks around the historic center. The cafes in Santo Domingo square are nice, with musicians playing around.
Not sure about your interests, but if nightlife is included I recommend Mister Babilla. It's a cool club you will enjoy a lot. It's convenient to reseve or arrive not so late cause it gets full.
www.misterbabilla.com
Not sure about your interests, but if nightlife is included I recommend Mister Babilla. It's a cool club you will enjoy a lot. It's convenient to reseve or arrive not so late cause it gets full.
www.misterbabilla.com
Apr 19, 2012, 5:28 pm
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I see you are from Washington. I suppose it is a given that you can get yourself an escort, short change her to the tune of $47, lose your job, shame your country and then make said escort disappear mysteriously 
OK just kidding
OK just kidding
Apr 20, 2012, 8:31 am
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Apr 21, 2012, 10:39 am
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After traipsing around the old city yesterday afternoon we came to appreciate why God invented the siesta.
The wife and I thought about doing table service and hookers after that, but opted for sundowners at Cafe del Mar then dinner near and drinks on Baluarte del Reducto instead. This is why we will never get ahead in DC. Lack of initative.
To my point: we were going to hit Havana Club but opted for beers on Plaza de La Trinidad
We plan to check out El Laguito after God-given siesta (and massages) today, but with our lack of gumption....who knows.
Back on topic, Cartagena is awesome. And Getsemani is a fine place to stay. Walkable to tourism but not tourity itself.
The wife and I thought about doing table service and hookers after that, but opted for sundowners at Cafe del Mar then dinner near and drinks on Baluarte del Reducto instead. This is why we will never get ahead in DC. Lack of initative.
To my point: we were going to hit Havana Club but opted for beers on Plaza de La Trinidad
We plan to check out El Laguito after God-given siesta (and massages) today, but with our lack of gumption....who knows.
Back on topic, Cartagena is awesome. And Getsemani is a fine place to stay. Walkable to tourism but not tourity itself.