Lulo Café Bar
A popular casual restaurant and bar in a historic alley in the Old Town, famous for arepas and fresh fruit drinks, and often near the top of traveler rankings.
Located at Carrera 3 #16-34 in the Old Town, in the Callejón del Correo (Post Office Alley), this spot has more than 2,000 TripAdvisor reviews, a 4.5 rating, and ranks first in Wanderlog's list for Santa Marta. The menu blends Latin American flavors. The signature items are arepas with a variety of fillings and a tapas chips platter. Drinks include the Lulota, made with local lulo fruit, and summer lemon smoothies. There is a garden seating area out back. It serves from breakfast through dinner, with affordable prices. It is a good place to rest while exploring the Old Town, though it can have a short wait at peak times. It is a few minutes' walk from Parque de los Novios.
Opening hours
About 8:00–22:00, subject to the restaurant's posted hours
Nearby sights
- Santa Marta Historic Center
- Parque de los Novios
- Museo del Oro Tairona - Casa de la Aduana
- Santa Marta Cathedral
- Santa Marta Bay & Malecón
- Taganga
- Playa Blanca (Santa Marta)
- Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino