WELCOME  TO LA FANTASTICA

Welcome to Cartagena, Colombia. Upon arrival, you will be met by Bilingual Tour guide at The Airport and transferred to your hotel.

Located on the Caribbean coast, the romantic city of Cartagena oozes with history and charm. Founded in 1533, the huge fortress walls which surround the historic center were built to protect the city from pirate attacks. Today, the enchanting cobbled streets are lined with well-preserved colonial buildings and colourful flower displays adorn every corner whilst horse and carts rattle past capturing the magic a bygone era.

CARTAGENA UNFORGETTABLE

Cartagena Unforgettable: Half day private city tour - Private Car & Bilingual Tour Guide.

This morning discover the highlights of this captivating city with a half day tour. Start your private tour with a visit to the bay of Cartagena located in the peninsula of bocagrande, there you will see a spectacular shopping area, beach and hotels, after this, we continue to the San Felipe de Barajas Fortress (named after King San Felipe IV), an impressive 16th century fortress located on top of a hill called San Lázaro, later we continue our journey to the monastery of the Popa. A path full of beautiful flower, which is traversed to reach the top and take pictures of the view highest in the city, then we go to the Historic Center where we will take a walk through the streets, squares and churches contemplating the beautiful colorful and colonial architecture starting in the vaults so that the tourist has a space to make purchases of handicrafts. Finally, we visit the San Pedro Claver church and we go back to the Hotel.

This day on the Afternoon you will have a private Rum and Chocolate tasting experience at one of the best Bar in Cartagena where you will know the origin and the elaboration process of each rum tasted.

FULL DAY BLISS : ISLAND & BEACH SCAPE

Depart on a full day island on with a gold plan San Pedro de Majagua Resorts located in the Rosario Archipelago by shared speed boat.

Includes: Private transfers Hotel-Pier-Hotel with Bilingual guide, welcome Drinks & Lunch.

The Rosario and San Bernardo National Park is located in the Caribbean Sea, about 45km to the southeast of the bay of Cartagena and at approximately one hour away by boat. The average year-round temperature is 24.7 ºC. This is one of 46 national parks in Colombia and it was created to protect one of the most important coral reefs bordering the Colombian Caribbean coastline. The park covers 120,000 hectares and comprises the underwater shelf and the coral reefs to the west of the island of Barú, the reef that shields the Nuestra Señora del Rosario archipelago as well as the islands of Tesoro, Rosario, Múcura and Maravilla. The 23 coral islands and islets were formed some 5000 years ago, due to ancient volcanic activity that pushed up the continental shelf and create these coral reefs. Three ecosystems thrive here: coastal lagoons, the mangroves surrounding them and tropical forest The native Indians of this area are descendants of the Caribbean people that were the first inhabitants of the Rosario and Barú islands in Pre-Columbian times. Later, during the colonial period the islands were peopled by black slaves, brought from Africa, who dedicated their time to fishing and the gathering of mollusks. Today, these islands are a chosen destination for tourism of an exclusive nature. The national park is ringed by coral reefs and lapped by clear blue waters and is the habitat for a large variety of marine fauna. Free time for snorkeling and relaxation.

EXPLORE SAN BASILIO DE PALENQUE

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day tour to San Basilio de Palenque, an African village revered as the first free settlement in the Americas.

Immerse yourself in their rich history, customs, and cuisine while experiencing the rhythmic music and vibrant cultural artistry. Visit the monument of Benkos Bioho, an African leader from Guinea who led the community to freedom. Explore the Community House to learn basic words in Palenquero, their native language. Then, visit a local house where traditional sweets are made, gaining insight into their preparation techniques. Continue with a visit to the monument of Antonio Cervantes, known as Kid Pambelé, a celebrated Colombian boxer and two-time junior welterweight world champion. Conclude the day with a delicious local lunch prepared by village residents.

THANK YOU!

See you next time.

Today you will be picked up by your bilingual guide from your hotel and transferred to Cartagena airport to begin your journey home. Standard check-out time 11:30 am

Pick up time: 11: 45 am