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

We will pick you up from your hotel in Cartagena at the designated time and head to Barranquilla, known as the "Golden Gate." During the journey, enjoy views of the emblematic Sombrero Volteado. After 2 hours, we will start a scenic tour of Barranquilla.

Our first stop will be Plaza del Puerto de Colombia. Then, we will visit the Puerto Colombia Lighthouse and the Ventana de los Sueños. Next, we will proceed to Salgar Castle, followed by Lagoon de los Cisnes and Ciénaga de Mallorquín, where you can experience Colombia's natural tranquility.

We will also stop by the famous Barranquilla letters for unforgettable photos and then walk along Vía 40, where the energy during carnival is remarkable. Next, we will stroll down the Malecón del Río Magdalena, discovering monuments dedicated to Shakira, the local football team, and Joe Arroyo, before visiting Barrio Abajo, known for folklore and music.

We will explore the Casa del Carnaval to learn about Barranquilla's festive traditions and visit Romelio Martínez Castle and La Troja, famous among salsa lovers. For lunch, we will enjoy typical Currambera food in Barrio Abajo or Barrio El Prado, based on availability.

After lunch, we will visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and explore Barrio El Prado's colonial architecture. The tour concludes with a sunset view from the Centro Comercial Muelle 1888 rooftop before departing back to Cartagena, totaling 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 contact you to establish an alternative meeting point.