Magno's Cartagena Recommendations
Our Favorite Things in Cartagena
From indulgent bites to must-visit sights—discover Cartagena through the eyes of Magno
We know you might be thinking
Well, Cartagena isn’t just a destination for us, it’s where we call home. Friends always ask us for recommendations, so we put together this guide. No gimmicks, no tourist traps, just the spots we genuinely love (and hope you love too).
A local bean-to-bar maker honestly ranks Cartagena's chocolate experiences: the three types of tasting, what makes a real cacao experience different, and which to book.
Most see the colors of Cartagena; few taste its true treasure. We take you beyond the "tourist gift shop" to bridge the gap between 5,000 years of history and the modern craft of award-winning chocolate. Step into the heart of the trade, master the art of tasting, and discover why Colombia’s exotic cacao is a world-class masterpiece.
An immersive 2-hour journey through Colombian cacao history. Six-course tasting pairing native fruits with white, milk, and dark chocolate in Cartagena's Centro Histórico.
Design your own artisan chocolate bar using edible paints and gold powder. Choose your flavor and bring home a one-of-a-kind creation from Cartagena.
Pair 3 internationally awarded specialty coffees with 12 award-winning chocolates across three flavor profiles, including the Silver Medal gulupa bonbon.
Discover the perfect pairing! Join Magno Chocolates and Tenaza Brewery for a 1.5-hour guided tasting of award-winning Colombian craft beer and fine chocolate.
