La Paletteria

The historic center of Cartagena has no shortage of shops selling some form of frozen treat. It’s hot here, after all.  What makes La Paletteria, opened at the end of 2012, stand out from the frosty crowd is their all-natural, handmade approach to gourmet popsicles and their celebration of local flavors and ingredients.  Water, yogurt or cream based flavors include tamarind, maracuya (passion fruit’s sweeter sister) and mora (a sort of rustic blackberry), along with classics like pistachio and chocolate and newbies like Nutella. Seriously consider having your selection dipped in chocolate. Be prepared for a crowd and seating is limited to take your paletta to one of the nearby plazas and enjoy.