BARRANQUILLA: Walking Tour in English/French EL PRADO: Walking around the Golden Gate of Colombia
ID: GYG660944-1091512
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
A Walking Tour to learn about the city and Colombia while tasting authentic tropical flavours.
Let's walk around one of the most iconic neighborhoods in Colombia: El Prado.
Let's taste some of its tropical flavours and see with your own eyes why it has marked a before and after in the history of this Caribbean city and nation.
1. Parque Los Fundadores - Introduction (20 min):
a place to begin and understand the role of Barranquilla in modern Colombia.
2. Carrera 58 - Let's learn while walking (20 min):
What is the Republican style?
Who was Karl. C Parrish and why is he still so relevant?
3. Hotel El Prado - The Caribbean glamour (10 min):
Why was Barranquilla considered the Golden Gate of Colombia?
4. Nuestra Señora de Lourdes School - The Spanish Legacy (10 min):
How was Barranquilla during the Spanish period?
What was its role during the independence?
5. Parque Tomás Suri Salcedo - Let's have a sweet end! (30 min):
Under almonds trees, enjoying the Caribbean breeze, learning about the great Magdalena river and local fauna, and tasting traditional tropical sweets is how we end our tour.
Highlights
- Nice non-touristic area
- Tropical flavours
- Authentic local immersion
Guiding languages
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.
