If you go shopping in the shops of Cartagena, do not forget that the closer the store is located to popular tourist sites, the higher the prices in it. Another local rule - "bargaining is not superfluous." You should not argue about the price only in large stores with cash registers. However, a competent strategy complements the seller, and perseverance will help to reduce the price almost twice in the markets or in small souvenir shops. Remember, no one works in the lunch in the heat here. Siesta takes place at this time. Sunday is also not the best time for shopping. All stores are closed. Those stores that work are designed for tourists. You will definitely not find low prices there. Numerous travelers bring banal magnets from Cartagena. It's not just a small piece of plastic or metal with a landmark view or a Colombian flag but a small piece of art here. Magnets are often made in the form of a local artist's painting or a small copy of a mask made of natural cowhide. In general, you can find everything that a fan of the modern painting wants in the city. There are many artists among the citizens. They paint not only portraits, landscapes, and still-life but also beautiful bright paintings on glass. They become an interesting element of the interior. If you want more traditional souvenirs, you should buy one or more packages of real Colombian coffee, of course. The locals love it. They prepare it in a variety of ways and drink it many times a day. The best coffee is
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