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Discover Black and Heroic Cartagena Tour

Discover Black and Heroic Cartagena Tour

Walking tour

Run by a local guide · HAYTANA AVES DE COLOMBIA

Refundable cancellation up to 24 h before.

Discover the essence of Heroic Cartagena! Connect with the history of the black community and its unbreakable legacy. Travel from the colonial port to the colorful Getsemaní, discovering the culture and resistance that forged the city.

Duration
2 h 30 min
Destination
Cartagena (CO)
Meeting Point
Plaza de la aduana Cartagena
Provider
HAYTANA AVES DE COLOMBIA

Description

Immerse yourself in the true history of Cartagena and honor the legacy of those who built its soul! Hand in hand with a professional local guide, this tour will take you to discover the "Black & Heroic Cartagena", an in-depth journey through the life, culture and the fundamental contribution of the black community to the development of our city.

Your itinerary of historical reconnection:

- The Origin: We start at the city's first port, the point of arrival of the souls that populated the New World, to understand the beginning of our cultural mix.

- Traces of the Colony: We will visit the main square, former scene of the slave trade, a space for memory and historical reflection.

- Vibrant Getsemaní: We will visit the popular and colorful neighborhood of Getsemaní. Discover how this place, which welcomed Africans in the colony, keeps alive its resistance today through its murals, its architecture and its people.

- Defense and Fortresses: We will finish in San Sebastián del Pastelillo, the first military fort of the city, key in the defense against pirates and corsairs.

Includes

  • Clock Tower
  • barrio getsemani
  • Plaza de la Aduana
  • torre del reloj
  • Getsemani
  • Plaza de la Aduana

Meeting Point

Plaza de la aduana Cartagena

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FromEUR €15

approx. MXN $313

Charged in EUR; the peso conversion is approximate and your bank may add fees.

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EUR €15

approx. MXN $313

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