There’s nothing quite like taking a moment to relax with a cup of coffee and your favorite book – even when you’re on the road. That’s exactly the idea behind Ábaco Libros y Café, a paradise for book and coffee lovers in the very heart of Cartagena, Colombia.
This bookstore was founded in 2002 by María Elsa Gutiérrez, who wanted to create an oasis of tranquility within the bustle of the city. In the years to come, Ábaco Libros y Café transformed into a gathering place for the city’s intellectual elite and book-loving tourists from all around the world.
This charming bookstore will win you over with walls filled with books from the floor to the ceiling. After plucking one from the shelves, you’ll get to enjoy so much more than the fantasy world from the novel that you picked to explore.
You can fully enjoy a cup of coffee, a light meal, and relaxing music during your visit to Ábaco Libros y Café. It’s a perfect place to unwind and recharge your batteries before returning to the bustling streets of Cartagena.
