This leisurely half-day tour on foot of Cartagena’s idyllic old colonial town works wonderfully as a small history lesson combined with some stunning architecture and a stop-off for a refreshing juice to keep you going in the coastal Caribbean heat.
The official entrance to the town is through Puerta del Reloj (Clock Portal), which comes out onto Plaza de los Coches (Carriages Square). From there you will walk to Plaza de Aduana, Parque de Bolivar, and Museo del Oro (air-conditioned and so a good place to cool down!)
You will also visit the newly restored Santo Domingo Church, in front of Plaza Santo Domingo. The square was recently decorated with the sculpture Mujer Reclinada ("Reclining Woman"), a gift from the renowned Colombian artist Fernando Botero.
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These activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences around where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can suggest tours and activities that will introduce you to the local ways of life.
Cartagena City Tour
This half day tour takes you to the Castillo de San Félipe de Barajas — the greatest fortress ever built by the Spanish in the colonies. It is an impressive structure erected between 1639 an 1657.
Day Trip to Isla Majagua
Time to take to the waters of the Caribbean for a day trip out to Hotel San Pedro de Majagua located on one of the islands of the Isla Rosario chain.
You can enjoy this activity as part of the suggested tours below, or we can weave it into a trip shaped entirely around you.
