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Food · Cartagena

La Paletteria

La Paletteria is an artisan popsicle shop near the Plaza de Santo Domingo, in Cartagena's walled city. It's open every day from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Hours
Every day from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Google Maps, checked 2026-10-13).
Price
Inexpensive; check prices at the shop.
Price level
$$$$$
Duration
0 to 2 hours
Address
Calle 35 #3-86, unit 2, near Plaza de Santo Domingo, Centro Histórico, Cartagena

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La Paletteria opened in late 2012 and became half the old town's ice cream stop. It's a small air-conditioned shop with a display case full of popsicles.

They come water-based, cream-based and yogurt-based, in more than 30 flavors: tamarind, coconut, passion fruit, blackberry, pistachio, Milo and Nutella, among others. They use fruit from the region.

In high season the line reaches the street, but it moves fast. It's a good way to walk the old town with a popsicle in hand.

What to see

  • Fruit popsicles like tamarind, passion fruit and coconut.
  • Filled cream popsicles.

Getting there

  • On foot: one block from the Plaza de Santo Domingo.

Tips

  • If there's a line, wait: it moves fast.
  • The water-based fruit ones are more refreshing in the midday heat.

FAQ

Where is La Paletteria?

At Calle 35 #3-86, one block from the Plaza de Santo Domingo.

What are its hours?

Every day from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

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