Cartagena: Gabriel Garcia Marquez Walking Literary Tour
ID: GYG401509-1415299
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
3 min.
Description
Take part in a literary adventure in the world of Gabo and other writers from different sociocultural beliefs. Visit the places where Gabo gave life to the magical realism in his books and films.
Key points within the tour:
We begin the Convent of Santa Teresa and his first experience as a prisoner, visit to the offices of the International Film Festival (we will learn about his relationship with cinema), panoramic visit to the place where he began his career as a journalist, we will arrive at the Clock Tower and Camellón de los Mártires places of inspiration for Gabo, then we will go to the square that was the reason for his first arrest by the Police, we will visit the different locations mentioned in his books and films, we will learn about his political and social thought in the face of the reality in Latin America at that time, we will talk about his called "dangerous friendships", we will go to his house located in the emblematic neighborhood of San Diego, finally we will go to where his ashes are and a bust of our beloved character (conditional entry)
Highlights
- Explore the Cartagena de Gabo, his life and his work
- Marvel at the magical realism that the Grandparents instilled in the writer
- Discover the political and social thought of our character
- Meet Gabo "The Diplomat" and the "Irreverent"
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine or prior agreement between the parties
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.
