GOD 2- MILITARY HISTORY OF CARTAGENA Shore excursions Discount Tickets

Overview

On this tour, an expert guide will take you to back in time to the city beginnings. The first encounters between the invading Spanish and the indigenous calamari natives. The attacks perpetrated by different pirates, privateers (corsairs), buccaneers and philibusters throughout the colonial period. We also explain how independence wars prompted Colombia to start building its military force that later became known as Fuerzas Armadas de Colombia, the national army. We will visit: Naval Museum, San Felipe fortress (castle), Las bóvedas. In each one of them, we also touch on the recent history of Cartagena as part of Colombia conflicts with guerrilla groups, drug trafficking (Medellin and Cali Cartels), Paramilitary groups, constitutional amendments, Extradition in Colombia, Narco guerrilla as well as Colombia´s peace talks and agreements.

Pickup Information

Meeting point for passangers arrving in Cruise Ships : You need to walk like 700 feet from cruise ( or take the shuttle bus) and we will be there for you with the sign with your name

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Bottled water

• Visit to the San Felipe fortress(castle)

Alcoholic beverages

• Visit at Las Bóvedas

In-vehicle air conditioning

• Visit to the Naval museum

• Refreshments

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

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

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness