Movich Rooftop

The rooftop of the Movich Cartagena de Indias hotel is a popular place for sunset cocktails, which The Rooftop Guide singles out. From the sixth floor of the building on Calle Vélez Danies, close to the Torre del Reloj, the terrace takes in a 360-degree view over the old city, the bay, the modern towers of Bocagrande and the Caribbean, with the dome of San Pedro Claver as a landmark close by, according to The Rooftop Guide.

The bar serves signature cocktails, and The Rooftop Guide adds a wine list and national and imported beers. If you want to eat, Alyzia Rooftop & Dining serves international cooking that blends local ingredients with Mediterranean, European and Colombian techniques, and The Rooftop Guide describes the food as a Mediterranean and Colombian fusion made with fresh ingredients. The rooftop restaurant serves from 12:00 to 22:30, according to the hotel, so you can stay on for dinner after sunset drinks.

The rooftop pool and jacuzzi are reserved for hotel guests, but visitors are welcome at the terrace for cocktails and at the restaurant for dinner. The Rooftop Guide gives the dress code as casual chic. Opening times for the bar differ slightly between sources, so check with the hotel before you go, particularly if you are aiming for sunset.

The rooftop suits couples and small groups who want a drink with a view. It is also a practical option for guests at the hotel, which belongs to Small Luxury Hotels of the World and is described in a separate listing. It is a good place to start an evening before dinner in the walled city or a night of salsa in Getsemaní, which is a few minutes' walk away through the clock gate.

The hotel handles reservations centrally: Movich publishes the phone number +57 601 482 4466 and a WhatsApp line, +57 316 289 3777. Allow an hour or so for drinks, longer if you stay for dinner at Alyzia. The Torre del Reloj, the walls and the Plaza de los Coches are all close by, so it is easy to walk on afterwards.