About Cartagena Up

Cartagena Up is maintained by two locals:

Yatan has lived in Cartagena since 2021 and works remotely from the city. He tests WiFi speeds and runs Casa Gaviota, a private beach house in Barú.

Adri has lived in Cartagena since 2010 — longer than almost any guide writer covering this city. She verifies cafés, knows the neighborhoods, and brings fifteen years of local knowledge to every listing.

Every listing on this site was visited in person. Every WiFi speed is a real measurement.

How we test

• Every spot is visited in person by Yatan or Adri — no listings from photos, reviews, or press releases.
• WiFi is measured on the spot with Speedtest.net to the nearest Cartagena server. We publish download, upload, and ping exactly as measured — never rounded or estimated.
• Each listing shows the date it was tested and who tested it. Speeds vary with time of day and how busy a place is, so treat them as a real snapshot, not a guarantee.
• Outlets, noise, AC, and the best time to go are what we saw on the visit. Places that close are kept and marked closed, so old links still tell you the truth.
• Spotted something out of date? Tell us on WhatsApp and we'll re-test.

Something wrong or out of date? Tell us on WhatsApp.