Barranquilla Day Trip

Want to get to know the city of the most famous Colombian Carnival? Discover the charm of Barranquilla on this excursion from Cartagena!

Description

At the designated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Cartagena and head to Barranquilla, known as the "Golden Gate." During the journey, you'll see the emblematic Sombrero Volteado. After 2 hours, we'll arrive to begin a scenic tour of Barranquilla.

Our first stop will be Plaza del Puerto de Colombia, where history blends with art. Next, we'll visit the Puerto Colombia Lighthouse and the Ventana de los Sueños. We will continue to Salgar Castle for impressive sea views. Afterwards, we will admire Laguna de los Cisnes and Ciénaga de Mallorquín, both showcasing Colombia's nature.

Along the route, we’ll stop at the Barranquilla letters for memorable photos and explore Vía 40, vibrant during carnival. We will stroll down the Malecón del Río Magdalena, discovering monuments related to local figures like Shakira and Joe Arroyo. We'll also visit Barrio Abajo, the center of folklore.

We'll tour Casa del Carnaval to learn about festive traditions, then proceed to Romelio Martínez Castle and La Troja, popular among salsa enthusiasts. For lunch, we'll taste typical Currambera food in Barrio Abajo or Barrio El Prado, depending on availability.

After lunch, we’ll visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and Barrio El Prado with its colonial architecture. We'll conclude the tour enjoying a sunset from the Centro Comercial Muelle 1888 rooftop before heading back to Cartagena, completing a total of 11.5 hours.

Hotel Pickup

Please note that hotel pickup and drop-off services are included for those in Bocagrande, Getsemaní, and La Boquilla. If your hotel is outside this area, we'll contact you to establish an alternative meeting point.