San Diego
Barrio San Diego
A quiet, colorful neighborhood in the northern Old Town, with boutique hotels, small restaurants, and an atmospheric Plaza de San Diego at night.
Located in the northern part of the Old Town, this area was once home to craftspeople and working-class residents. Today it is a district of colorful low-rise colonial houses, boutique hotels, and creative restaurants. It is quieter than the city center. In the evening, Plaza de San Diego fills with outdoor tables and chairs. The Convent of Santa Clara next to the square has been converted into an upscale hotel, and García Márquez's former house is nearby (viewable from the outside only). It's a lovely place for an unhurried evening stroll and for photographing doors, windows, and balcony flowers.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Las Bóvedas
- Monument to India Catalina
- Casa Museo Rafael Núñez
- Walled City & Clock Tower
- Cathedral of Saint Catherine of Alexandria
- Plaza de Bolívar
- Plaza and Church of Santo Domingo
- Palace of the Inquisition