Guatila: A Culinary Gem in Cartagena

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start from the center of Leticia, Amazonas. Head south on the Avenida José María Hernández for about 1.5 kilometers until you reach the junction with the Avenida de la Paz. Turn right onto Avenida de la Paz and continue for approximately 2 kilometers. Then, take the left onto Calle 10. Follow this road for about 3 kilometers until you reach the intersection with the Calle 9. Turn left and continue straight for another kilometer until you see signs directing you to Guatila, Cocina Colombiana De Autor, located at Cra. 3 #7-49 Local 1, Cartagena de Indias.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, take a taxi or a local bus from Leticia to the nearest transportation hub. You will need to travel to the airport or the main bus terminal. From there, you can catch a flight or a bus to Cartagena de Indias, which is about a 1.5-hour flight or a 10-12 hour bus ride. Once in Cartagena, you can take a taxi to Cra. 3 #7-49 Local 1, Bocagrande. The taxi fare in Cartagena should be around 10,000-20,000 COP depending on your starting point.

• Combined

  A combined option involves taking a bus from Leticia to the nearest city with an airport that connects to Cartagena. After arriving in that city, you will need to take a domestic flight to Cartagena. Once in Cartagena, use local taxi services to reach Guatila, Cocina Colombiana De Autor, located at Cra. 3 #7-49 Local 1. Make sure to check the bus and flight schedules in advance and book your tickets as needed.