La Cueva
A legendary bar from the 1950s where Gabriel García Márquez and the “Barranquilla Group” of writers and painters gathered, now a cultural foundation and restaurant.
La Cueva was founded in 1954 and was a regular haunt of the “Barranquilla Group,” including Gabriel García Márquez, painter Alejandro Obregón, and writer Álvaro Cepeda Samudio. The walls still bear paintings by Obregón and others, along with legends of bullet holes. Restored in 2004 by a foundation, it now operates as a restaurant, bar, and cultural space that often hosts book clubs, music, and exhibitions. It suits literature lovers who want to dine in the evening, and reservations are recommended. It is located in the northern part of the city center.
Opening hours
Approx. Mon–Sat, noon until late night
Nearby sights
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Mary Queen
- Casa del Carnaval
- Barrio El Prado & Hotel El Prado
- Carnaval de Barranquilla
- Antigua Aduana
- Museo del Caribe
- Paseo de Bolívar
- Church of San Nicolás de Tolentino