Alquimico

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"A high-energy, multi-level bar consistently ranked among the world’s top bars, featuring high ceilings and three themed floors with theatrical flair bartending, loud music, inventive cocktails, and small tropical bites. The venue is best for a party night rather than a quiet dinner; it does not take reservations and opens at 6 p.m., so arrive early to secure a spot or be prepared to wait in line." - Ksenia Prints

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"The best bar in South America went to Alquimico in Cartagena (number 9)."

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"Best International Bar Team: ALQUÍMICO — Cartagena, Colombia" - Clair Lorell

Cartagena Bar Alquímico Is Three Stories of Cocktail Magic

"Alquímico is set inside of an ornate old mansion that reflects the neighborhood’s historic architecture, with two indoor levels and a third rooftop floor. Art Deco details, a grand double-sided staircase on the first floor, a balcony on the second, and vintage accents like crown moldings create a sense of grandiosity as soon as you step inside. Alquímico, deemed the best bar in South America by the World's 50 Best Bars, offers a creative menu — a different one for every floor — making it one of the coolest cocktail experiences. Floor one features unique cocktails, including the Té Caribeño. The second level is dedicated to classic cocktails with a unique spin, such as the Clear Espresso Martini and the Ayu or House Highball. The third floor, Terraza, offers tiki-inspired drinks like the Mandarino, perfect for sipping in the hot Cartagena air. Alquímico showcases Colombia’s biodiversity and indigenous ingredients, with many organic ingredients supplied by a farm owned by co-owner Jean Trinh." - Merlyn Miller

"The interior spaces as well as the incredible rooftop at an amazing former mansion in Cartagena’s historic center are the setting for the Colombian Caribbean’s most talented bartenders. The cocktails mixed here are magic potions that transform whiskey, vodka, gin, and rum into can’t-miss elixirs, always with a local lilt. The crowd—sophisticated locals and hip turistas looking for a break from pure tropicalismo —love the DJs who come here to spin jazz, funk, and hip-hop. By Travesías"