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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ A bottle of water or a cold beer.You can choose betwen this options !
✔ • Visit to the San Felipe fortress(castle)
✔ Bottled water
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ • Visit at Las Bóvedas
✔ • Visit to the Naval museum
✔ • Refreshments
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Boutique At The Park
2. Hotel-Hostal Santo Domingo
3. Hotel Casa Del Gobernador
4. Casa de Alba Hotel Boutique
5. Hotel Casa de las Palmas
6. Hotel Boutique Casa del Coliseo
7. Hotel Casa del Curato
8. Casa El Carretero
9. San Pedro Hotel Spa
10. Hotel Dorado Plaza Calle Del Arsenal
11. Casa Santa Ana Hotel Boutique Spa
12. Urbanreal Hotel Puerta del Reloj
13. Hotel Bantu By Faranda Boutique, A Member Of Radisson Individuals
14. Hotel Boutique las Carretas
15. Casa Las Indias Hotel Boutique
16. NH Collection Cartagena La Merced Royal
17. Casa Gastelbondo
18. Casa De La Tablada Hotel Boutique By Hmc
19. Casa La Cartujita
20. Santa Catalina Hotel
Additional Info: 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
Itinerary
1
Museo Naval Del Caribe
This museum is located in a Colonial Building, a former Jesuit University, across from the church of San Pedro Claver. It documents the naval history of the Caribbean and describes Cartagena`s crucial role in that history during Colonial times.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
ou will also visit the biggest and most important fortification built in America by Spain, and that is “San Felipe de Barajas” Fortress where you will see how one-eyed, one-armed and one-legged Don Blas de Lezo still jealously keeps a close watch on the imposing fortress. Additionaly, there will be a folkloric dance show for you to enjoy.
Duration: 45 minutes
3
Las Bovedas
“Las Bovedas” or Cartagena’s former Barracks for its troops and last military construction built by the Spanish. It is now the market of the gorgeous handicrafts produced in Colombia plus the world’s finest emeralds on display.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Walled City of Cartagena
• Walking tour of the magical old city
Duration: 45 minutes
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
