MAGNO's Mango Recommendations

María Julio Coffee

Why we recommend María Julio Coffee

María Julio is not in the Walled City, not particularly easy to get to, and the seats are not comfortable. None of that matters once the coffee arrives. Tucked into a far corner of Manga, this is a specialty coffee roastery that offers a personalized, unhurried tasting experience built around single-origin Colombian beans. The staff are deeply knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about what they're serving. Take a cab or Uber rather than walking. The trip out there is worth every minute of it.

What We Love

One of the most serious and personalized specialty coffee experiences in Cartagena
Deeply knowledgeable staff who make the tasting feel personal rather than performative
Single-origin Colombian specialty beans, not the tourist-facing version of Colombian coffee
Bookable through Airbnb Experiences

What to know

Not in the Walled City, requires a cab or Uber to get there
Seating is not comfortable
Not a brunch or food destination
Closes early on Saturdays and is closed Sundays, check current hours before visiting