8 Best Shopping in Cartagena, The Caribbean Coast
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Las Bóvedas, a series of arched storerooms in the Ciudad Amurallada's northern corner now houses about two-dozen shops with the best selection of local and national crafts. If you're looking for emeralds, visit the jewelry shops on or near Calle Pantaleón, beside the cathedral.
Agua Bendita
Café San Alberto
If you're in Colombia, why not bring back coffee? Family-owned San Alberto is a premium brand, and the whole beans and ground coffee sold at this café makes a handsome gift. For a fee, you can even get a coffee "baptism," an informative introduction to coffee and how to assess it that also includes a tasting; reserve in advance.
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Casa Chiqui
Joyería Caribe
Colombia is famous for its emeralds, and this jewelry store, factory, and museum in Bocagrande lets you learn and shop in one visit. Behind its unprepossessing gates, Caribe has an informative free small museum covering the geology and history of emeralds. The shop displays jewelry in gold and silver at many prices, including some spectacular treasures; you can also order custom pieces. With an advance reservation, you can take a hands-on jewelry-making class ($90).
Onda del Mar
Silvia Tcherassi
Miami-based, Colombian-born designer Silvia Tcherassi is a powerful force in Latin American fashion with her bold designs for women. Her store in the walled city is a good place to get a look at her latest creations.
St. Dom
White walls and a white floor set off the exquisitely stylish fashions at this well-curated boutique showcasing locally designed men's, women's, and children's clothing, along with jewelry, shoes, and some home items. St. Dom is visually stunning, and prices are high, but so is the quality.