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Overview

On this visit to the pearl of the Caribbean you will visit the Convent of the stern founded and built since 1606-1611, which is located on a mountain at 140 meters altitude and where the patron saint virgin of the city (Virgin de la candelaria) is located, and then arrive at the largest fortification of the Caribbean The Fort of San Felipe de Barajas, which witnessed and executioner in the most epic naval battle of the Caribbean in 1741 against Admiral Vernon, and finally will make a tour of the walled city visiting its squares, churches and monuments being part of this magnificent city, ending with a panoramic tour in the bay of Cartagena to better understand the defense system of the city and see the social distribution in Cartagena.

Pickup Information

The collection is made in the tourist area of the city: Centro Historico, Bocagrande, Laguito, Castillo Grande, Manga, Crespo, Cabrero, Marbella, the hills. for cruise ships, it must be at least 4 people.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. La Popa Convent
In the stern convent you can admire its architecture while listening to the history of the convent (of the importance of that convent for local festivities) and you can also appreciate the city of Cartagena in all its extension; making a forced stop to talk about the Cartagena society, its social distribution, its poverty, and its people.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
We will first talk about the life and work of the hero Blaz de Lezo and then enter the largest fortification of the Caribbean, within which we will visit its highest place (Bonete), we will pass through its tunnels and passages, discovering and feeling each one of the most important events that took place in it and we will also talk about its construction.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Centro Historico
We will walk through the streets of the city, while admiring its colonial architecture; We will talk about the foundation and construction of the city, the pirate attacks it suffered, the base of its economy and why Cartagena was the main port of South America. We will visit its beautiful squares, churches, sculptures and monuments while we talk about each one of them, their roles, history and importance in the city of Cartagena.
Duration: 90 mins
4. Playa de Bocagrande
We will finish this experience by taking a panoramic tour of Cartagena Bay to explain why the Spaniards chose Carthagena as the place to keep the treasures and also talk about the social distribution in Cartagena Bay
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Private transportation

Bottled water

Entrance tickets to the Convent of the Aft and fort of San Felipe

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Cartagena For Travelers S.A.S.

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