Christmas Dining
Experience Cartagena
Christmas in the Tropics
Christmas in Cartagena brings dry sunny days, a sea breeze and a city lit up from early December to Three Kings Day. Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena celebrates in Getsemaní, located among restored landmarks including the 16th-century San Francisco Temple and 1920s-era Club Cartagena. Gather for Christmas Eve dinner at The Grand Grill, spend Christmas Day by our rooftop pools and let our Concierge plan a Caribbean Christmas for the whole family.
Featured Accommodation
Our two-bedroom Catroux Suite, reached by private elevator, features a separate dining room, pantry kitchen, a furnished terrace with your own plunge pool and plenty of room to host your own private Christmas dinner.
FAQ
Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena celebrates Nochebuena at The Grand Grill, Chef Mario Carbone's steakhouse inside Club Cartagena. Christmas Eve falls on December 24, and is the main Christmas celebration in Colombia, so tables across the city fill quickly. Hotel guests and visitors are welcome; reserve your table early or ask our Concierge to arrange it.
Because this is the city's busiest season, Cartagena keeps most restaurants open on Christmas Day, though many open later and some smaller places close early, especially in the morning. At Four Seasons, El Palmar serves lunch on the rooftop and our bars stay open throughout the day. Be sure to check opening times before heading out, or let our Concierge book a table for you.
The season begins on December 7 with Noche de las Velitas, when candles are lit on balconies and sidewalks. Families gather for the novena from December 16 to 24, and the main celebration is Christmas Eve dinner. In Cartagena that often means roast pork with coconut rice, followed by buñuelos and natilla. Christmas Day itself is quieter and spent with family.
Christmas in Cartagena is warm, sunny and relaxed. By the second half of December the rains have usually passed, a sea breeze sets in and daytime temperatures sit around 30°C (86°F). Days are spent by the rooftop pool, on the water or exploring the Walled City, and evenings among the Christmas lights. Pack light clothing, sun protection and something elegant for Christmas Eve dinner.
Cartagena usually switches on its Christmas lights around December 7 and keeps them up until Three Kings Day on January 6. Look for displays around the Clock Tower, Plaza de la Aduana and Parque de la Marina, and in Plaza de la Trinidad in Getsemaní, a short walk from the Hotel. Evenings are the best time to stroll, when the plazas fill with families.
Yes. Our two-bedroom Catroux Suite has its own dining room for a private family dinner, while the Hotel's rooftop pools and experiences such as sunset sails and a salsa class can keep every age busy. Cartagena is at its busiest from around December 20 to January 5, so be sure to book your accommodations, restaurant reservations and trips to Rosario Islands early. Ask our Concierge about children's pricing and babysitting services.
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