Bazurto Market
Mercado de Bazurto
Cartagena's largest traditional market, with seafood, tropical fruit, and street-fried snacks. It is full of local life.
Located about 3 kilometers southeast of the Old Town, this large wholesale and retail market is where locals buy their groceries. Fish, shrimp, tropical fruit, spices, and household goods fill its narrow aisles. Deep inside are small eateries serving fried fish, coconut rice, and seafood soup. The area is dirty and crowded, and pickpockets are common. It is best to visit in the morning with a local guide or a food tour. Keep valuables out of sight, and note that the ground can be muddy after rain.
Opening hours
Approx. 05:00–15:00
Nearby sights
- Convento de la Popa
- Monument to the Old Shoes
- Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
- Getsemaní
- Monument to India Catalina
- Walled City & Clock Tower
- Casa Museo Rafael Núñez
- Museum of Modern Art of Cartagena