Cartagena:Tour to Barranquilla and Santa Marta+English guide

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ID: GYG673618-1111255
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Country: Colombia

Duration: 15:00 hours


Description

We will head towards Santa Marta, passing through the rodadero, the center of Santa Marta and the pipe statue. Then we will move to Barranquilla visiting all the tourist spots in the city.
Pick up at hotels depending on the area and according to the hotel the schedule will vary, whose schedule will be assigned through the reservation confirmation via WhatsApp. Customers staying outside the pickup area will be assigned a meeting point: Clock Tower - Historic Center: 4:00 am. Please note that the pick-up time is subject to change, Pick-up may be earlier than the indicated time, from 4:00 to 5:00 am, this will be notified one day in advance in the reservation reminder to the client. Taking the land route to Barranquilla, a trip of approximately 1 hour, which we will take the road to Vía Cordialidad to reach the longest bridge on the coast called Alberto Pumarejo, inaugurated in 1974 and modified in 2019, of impressive beauty, from which You can see the Magdalena River 20 km from its mouth into the Caribbean Sea. , which is at the height of Barranquilla and the municipality of Sitio Nuevo in the department of Magdalena. This access road will allow us to make the first stop in the town of Ciénaga, a fishing community with gastronomic wealth, in this place we will enjoy a typical coastal breakfast. After having traveled 4 hours, we will arrive in Santa Marta, capital of the department of Magdalena. In the city we will visit the Bay of Santa Marta where we will see its beautiful view, then for 1 hour we will visit La Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino which does not include the entrance fee. The Liberator Simón Bolívar lived and died in this old hacienda. Upon leaving the place we will reach the statue of the great Pibe Valderrama, former Samario soccer player, recognized for his great participation in the Colombian team in the 90s, we will also enter other places of interest such as Plaza de Bolivar, streets of Santa Marta among others. We will have time to buy souvenirs or memories of the city. Between 12:30 and 1:00 p.m. we arrive at the Rodadero sector, a beach resort in Santa Marta, characterized by its light sand beaches and high-rise buildings. In the area we will enjoy a typical lunch depending on the option selected and a swim. of sea, upon arriving at 3:30 or 4:00 p.m. we will head towards the city of Barranquilla, a two-hour tour that will allow us to contemplate, upon arriving at La Arenosa, its emblematic monuments such as: La Aleta del Shark and Venta del world, without leaving aside its great Tourist Boardwalk that allows us to appreciate the Magdalena River, popular with pedestrians and cyclists, as well as the new statue of the famous Barranquilla singer Shakira. One hour is set aside to take photographs, taste the local cuisine or buy souvenirs. At 7:00 p.m. we return to the access road to Cartagena de Indias, arriving in the city at 9:00 p.m. where the tour will have ended.

Highlights

  • You can enjoy a delicious typical lunch or 4 options from the menu.
  • Enjoy the beaches of Rodadero.
  • You know the places of interest in Santa Marta and Barranquilla.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PLEASE NOTE: Pick up starts approximately in the historic center at the clock tower which will be the meeting point at 4:00 Am
- In the tourist area of Bocagrande, Castillogrande and Laguito the approximate time is 4:30 Am
- In the northern area (Crespo and Bocache) the approximate time is 5:00 am
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.