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. This city is known as the "Golden Gate". During the journey, you'll have views of the emblematic Sombrero Volteado, a symbol of Caribbean tradition and art. After 2 hours, we'll arrive and begin a scenic tour of Barranquilla.

Our first stop will be Plaza del Puerto de Colombia. From there, we'll continue to the Puerto Colombia Lighthouse and the Ventana de los Sueños. We will then proceed to Salgar Castle, followed by Laguna de los Cisnes and the Ciénaga de Mallorquín, where you can appreciate Colombia's nature.

We will visit the famous Barranquilla letters for photo opportunities and explore Vía 40, known for its lively carnival atmosphere. Next, we'll walk along the Malecón del Río Magdalena to see monuments dedicated to Shakira, the local football team, and Joe Arroyo. We will then head to Barrio Abajo, the heart of Barranquilla's folklore and music.

We will also visit Casa del Carnaval to learn about local traditions. Afterward, we will go to Romelio Martínez Castle and La Troja, a venue famous for salsa music. For lunch, we will enjoy typical Currambera food in either Barrio Abajo or Barrio El Prado, depending on availability.

After lunch, we'll visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and explore Barrio El Prado, known for its colonial architecture. The tour will conclude with a sunset view 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 are included for those staying in Bocagrande, Getsemaní, and La Boquilla. If your hotel is outside this area, we will contact you to arrange an alternative meeting point.