From Cartagena: Barranquilla and Santa Marta Tour

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ID: GYG828272-1315149
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Country: Colombia

Duration: 13:00 hours


Description

Explore the most iconic locations in the vibrant cities of Barranquilla and Santa Marta. Experience rich cultural diversity and gain insights into the significance of the visited sites.
Stop 1: Letras Barranquilla (2 hours 20 minutes)
Stop at the Barranquilla letters with our tour guide, where you can take memorable photos.

Stop 2: Monumento Ventana Al Mundo, Rotonda *20 minutes)
You will be provided with an informative talk about the monument's foundation and the origins of Barranquilla.

Stop 3: Aleta del Tiburón Junior de Barranquilla (20 minutes)
At this monument, you will receive a talk about Colombian soccer and the Junior soccer team from Barranquilla, one of the country's top teams.

Stop 4: Touristic Malecón León Caridi, Av. del Rio (20 minutes)
At the splendid Malecón del Caimán, also known as Malecón del Rio, you can enjoy the beautiful view and a variety of restaurants serving typical Colombian coastal foods. You can take photos and learn more about the city's legends.

Stop 5: Shakira Statue, Av. del Rio (15 minutes)
You'll stop to take photos at the monument of Shakira Mebarak Ripol, one of Colombia's and the world's most representative singers from Barranquilla.

Pass By: Pumarejo bridge, Sitionuevo, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
On the Pumarejo bridge, you'll receive a brief historical overview of its creation.

Stop 6: Monumento a El Pibe Valderrama (2 hours 20 minutes)
After a 2-hour journey from Barranquilla to Santa Marta, you'll visit the monument of legendary Colombian national team soccer player Carlos "El Pibe" Valderrama. Here, you can take photos and listen to a brief soccer history about national team.

Stop 7: Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia (10 minutes_
You'll stop at the Santa Marta letters to take souvenir photos.

Stop 8: Parque de Los Novios (15 minutes)
One of the most iconic and romantic spots in Santa Marta, perfect for taking photos at the Dome of the Bride and Groom.

Stop 9: Parque Bolívar, Cra. 1, Comuna 2, Santa Marta (15 minutes)
Listen to a brief historical overview about the liberator Simón Bolívar.


Stop 10: Museo del Oro Tayrona - Casa de la Aduana (15 minutes)
A free museum exhibiting archaeological objects from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the original indigenous people of Magdalena.

Stop 11: Catedral de Santa Marta (15 minutes)
You'll visit the Basilica Cathedral of Santa Marta, learn abou the history that is behind this Cathedral and walk around it's surroundings.

Stop 12: Playa El Rodadero, Santa Marta (5 hours 30 minutes)
The most important beach in Santa Marta, located in the most beautiful bay of America. Here, you'll take time to enjoy a sea bath and have a typical lunch with several dish options. You'll spend an hour and a half here before heading back to Cartagena, a journey of approximately 4 hours.

Highlights

  • Enjoy emblematic places of the fantastic cities of Barranquilla and Santa Marta
  • Learn about multicultural facets
  • Explore wonderful and magical places in area

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
People over 60 years are not allowed. Not recommended for travelers with back problems. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers.
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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.