THE ONE HOTEL
Ideally positioned in the heart of the UNESCO-listed Old Town,Casa San Agustin,with its colonial whitewashed exterior and ornate wooden balconies,is charming. Rooms are spacious with exposed wooden beams,four-poster beds and tasteful Colombian artworks. Spend your day alternating between the property's L-shaped courtyard pool and rooftop solarium,then head to in-house destination restaurant,Alma,for a memorable seafood dinner.
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THE ONE NEIGHBOURHOOD
When you're ready for a change of scene from the often-crowded Old Town,head to Getsemani,a former crime and vice hotspot that's now a hip,edgy district full of lively bars,hole-in-the-wall restaurants and striking street art. Trinidad Square is the district's energetic epicentre,a people-watching paradise surrounded by food carts selling mountainous piles of deep-fried who-knows-what. Grab a $2 cerveza (beer) from the local convenience store and savour the spectacle.
THE ONE ATTRACTION
Said to be the mightiest of all Spain's colonial forts,UNESCO-listed San Felipe de Barajas Castle enjoys a commanding position on a hilltop just over the bridge from Getsemani. Built by African slave labour in the 16th century,the fortress is a formidable ensemble of ramparts,parapets and batteries. It's a conversation-killing trudge to the top (bring water) but it's worth it to explore the castle's maze of tunnels and enjoy panoramic views of the city.
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