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." The journey includes views of the emblematic Sombrero Volteado. After 2 hours, we'll start a scenic tour of Barranquilla.

Our first stop is Plaza del Puerto de Colombia, where history blends with art. We will then visit the Puerto Colombia Lighthouse and the Ventana de los Sueños. Next, we'll explore Salgar Castle, followed by Laguna de los Cisnes and Ciénaga de Mallorquín, enhancing your experience of Colombia’s nature.

We'll also take photos at the famous Barranquilla letters and drive down Vía 40, known for the carnival. We will stroll along the Malecón del Río Magdalena, discovering monuments dedicated to Shakira, the city's football team, and Joe Arroyo. Our journey continues in Barrio Abajo, the folklore center of Barranquilla.

At Casa del Carnaval, we’ll discuss local traditions. We'll also visit Romelio Martínez Castle and La Troja, famous for salsa. 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 explore Barrio El Prado. The tour concludes with a magical sunset from the Centro Comercial Muelle 1888 rooftop before returning to Cartagena after a total of 11.5 hours.

Hotel Pickup

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