Top Caribbean Coast Half-day Tours

Discover the fascinating and often-overlooked history of Palenque on a private tour from Cartagena. You'll learn about the Palenqueros' fight for freedom and the cultural traditions that have been passed down through generations. Highlights include the museum dedicated to the town's Afro-Colombian heritage, seeing the traditional houses, and witnessing the vibrant music and dance that are an integral part of daily life in the village.

Totumo Mud Volcano is a one-of-a-kind attraction home to mineral-infused mud that’s reputed to have healing properties. Avoid the hassle of public transport and the expense of taxis on a stress-free trip to the the volcano, which include snacks and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off. You’ll have ample time to soak in the mud bath and, unlike conventional tours from Cartagena, this excursion includes a stop at Manzanillo Beach.

Get an intimate look at the historic streets and monuments of Cartagena during this 4-hour private tour. Discover this Caribbean city’s wealth of beautiful architecture, starting with the elegant mansions of the Manga neighborhood and continuing to monuments like San Felipe Castle and the Monastery of La Popa. You’ll also wander the UNESCO World Heritage-listed walled city and its atmospheric public squares before finishing in Cartagena’s more modern districts like Bocagrande. A private guide and vehicle, all entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are also included.

In this beautiful place you will discover a mud volcano that has the properties of the dead sea, in which you can enter, but you will never be able to touch the bottom, due to the chemical properties of the mud. In addition, the mud has healing properties that help your skin stop the aging process. All this while you and your friends or family have fun discovering and understanding this new experience. We will also visit the Galerazamba salt flats where we will see how a microorganism turns the water pink, but this attraction is temporary and depends on the weather conditions, so it only has a pink color from April to May. (But it will depend on whether it rains or not, since the rain melts the salt crystals and dilutes the pink color). We only take you there in April and may

Discover the sights of Cartagena on this day tour across the city. Your guide will lead you to historical locations throughout the walled city, as well as stopping by La Popa to get panoramic views of the sights you visited from above. Break up your journey by tasting an authentic local delicacy.

Be amazed by nature's unpredictability on this Totumo Volcano and Galerazamba day trip. The impressive Galerazamba salt flats give a pink hue to the nearby sea between December and April. Enjoy magnificent views of the pink sea from a lookout point and learn more about the local area at the Ethnoindustrial Museum.

Discover the San Felipe de Barajas Military Fort, one of the most important fortifications in America, as well as the highest point of Cartagena on a great tour to Cerro de la Popa. At its top you will find the convent that bears his name and you will have a perfect panoramic view of the entire city.

45 minutes from Cartagena is the Mud Volcano where you can enjoy a mud therapy as it is a unique attraction, known for having healing properties and has good medicinal properties for skin and hair.

Explore the rich history of Cartagena's Walled City and the bohemian Getsemani neighborhood on a private walking tour. This well-rounded excursion is perfect for travelers seeking an immersive and informative sightseeing experience. Your local guide will lead you through the city's colorful streets and alleys, pointing out landmarks and hidden gems along the way. Highlights include the Clock Tower, Plaza de la Trinidad, las Bovedas, and Plaza Santo Domingo.

Spend a day at the Pao Pao Beach Club and enjoy exclusive beachfront access. Take the private boat to the island and get ready to relax with stunning beachside views. Stroll along the sand or lay back on a sunbed and enjoy the sun. Grab a tasty lunch and sit by the pool as you take in the serene atmosphere of this private beach paradise.

Bazurto Market is Cartagena’s largest and busiest market, and it’s a maze of colorful stalls, exotic foods and local artisans. This guided visit will take you to the heart of the market, where you’ll get the chance to meet the vendors, watch craftsmen at work, sample local delicacies and enjoy a delicious Colombian lunch.

The Totumo Volcano Enjoy a relaxing mud therapy session on the very top of the Totumo volcano, 2,300 meters high, it is full of mud, which its natives call curative mud, due to its therapeutic qualities characterized by the ingredients it contains. contains water, silica, aluminum, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron and more minerals... medicinal properties, reducing stress, normalizing blood circulation, discharging negative energy and recharging with positive solar magnetic energy. leaves the skin soft and smooth, due to the refreshing, anti-inflammatory, decongestant power that the earth possesses. This wonder of nature is located in the rural area of the municipality of Santa Catalina, Bolívar, part of the Colombian Caribbean Region.

Travelers should book this tour because they will have the opportunity to visit two exotic and medicinal attractions of the Colombian Caribbean such as the famous Totumo Volcano, which has gained national and international importance because the mud baths in this volcano are recognized as beneficial for the health of the body because the components of the mud contain salts and minerals that help relax it, exfoliate the skin and, according to many permanent visitors, improve health and cure different ailments. And the beautiful attraction Mar Rosa which has a great history and its salt flats steal the whole show, since they provide the waters forming the intense pink sea, being a natural phenomenon it has a pink hue depending on the season.

Absorb the color and charisma of Cartagena on a half-day tour of the UNESCO-listed Colombian city. In a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, you’ll admire the beautiful mansions of Manga and ascend to La Popa (temporarily unavailable) – the city’s highest point – for spectacular views. Enter the magnificent San Felipe de Bajaras Castle, absorb the Caribbean spirit of Santo Domingo Square and browse artisan market, Las Bovedas, for unique souvenirs. Refreshments and round-trip transport from your Cartagena hotel is included.

We invite you to do this entertaining City Tour on board a typical bus of Madeira “antiguo transporte de Colombia“, the famous CHIVA. We make a trip to the modern and touristic area of Bocagrande, Laguito and Castillo grande, the emblematic sites of the city such as India Catalina, the Old Zapatos, the Bóvedas, the Torre del Reloj, the Castillo de San Felipe. The journey ends in the walled city from where the walk begins at the Centro Histórico accompanied by the guide or we prefer to always take him to the Hotel and when you are lodged in the area of Bocagrande, Laguito and Castillo grande.

Travelers should book this tour because they will have the opportunity to visit two exotic and medicinal attractions of the Colombian Caribbean such as the famous totumo volcano, which has gained national and international importance because the mud baths in this volcano are recognized as beneficial for the health of the body because the components of the mud contain salts and minerals that help to relax it, exfoliate the skin to improve health and cure different ailments. and the beautiful attractive Pink Sea which has a great history and its salt flats steal the whole show, since they provide the waters forming the pink sea, being a natural phenomenon has a pink hue depending on the season, the season of the pink sea is from December to April. It is currently closed due to the health emergency, that is why we are going to Galerazamba where we will know: - Catalina India - The Ethno-industrial Museum - Viewpoint where you can observe the phenomenon of the pink sea

Experience the flavors and vibrancy of the Santa Marta food scene on this dynamic food tour. Walk through markets packed with local dishes and produce, and learn about their origins and ingredients from your guide. Taste food like fresh ceviche, bollo and coconut rice. Enjoy the atmosphere of a thriving town market and speak to locals as you travel around the city.

Discover the Caribbean flavors of Colombia when you embark on this food tour through Santa Marta. Join a small group and visit several eateries in the historical center to sample traditional food and drinks that may include arepas, Colombian coffee, patacones, and cayeye. While you walk, learn about the local food traditions and their histories.

With our City tour in chiva you will be able to visit the most emblematic places of Cartagena in the typical Colombian bus. The tour makes a stop at the most important tourist sites of the city such as the Internal Bay of Cartagena, the Letters of Cartagena, the Monument to the Old Shoes, the Fort of San Felipe de Barajas, the Monument to India Catalina and the Historical Center of the city.

Get off the beaten path and discover Colombian cuisine that you might otherwise miss on a private food and walking tour of Cartagena. You’ll receive undivided attention from your private guide as you explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town Cartagena and learn about how the snacks you enjoy relate to the culture and history of the city. Plus, all samples are included so there’s no hidden costs.

DON'T TAKE THE BUS OR THE TAXI, DO IT IN THE MUST FUN WAY; BY BIKE AND FOOD NETWORK STYLE! A unique and exclusive experience; thinking of those adventurers who seek and like the original. We rode our bikes, visiting the most iconic and picturesque places, taking photos and videos like Anthony Bourdain did! This is a one-of-a-kind gastronomic tourist experience, where you will have the opportunity to get to know real Cartagena, visiting its neighborhoods Getsemani (classified as one of the best neighborhoods in the world by Forbes and Travelers), Manga, La Popa and Barrio Chino. The Bazurto market; a mythical and unknown place; For those who don't know it, it is difficult to find the culinary gems that are hidden there. Once inside the Bazurto market; We will have lunch at the "Cecilia" restaurant, a place chosen by Anthony Bourdain to taste the real local food of Cartagena. See, feel, share and taste the real Cartagena.

Explore one of the world's largest aviaries, the Colombia National Aviary, on this private tour from Cartagena. With a private guide in the lead, you'll enjoy personalized attention and the ability to travel at your own pace. Learn about the native birds of Colombia through guided commentary and enjoy asking as many questions as you like.

Learn to capture your travel memories better with this guided photography course that helps you master your camera’s manual settings while touring Cartagena. Learn about lenses, colour, white balance, depths and how to switch between automatic and manual settings, and practice with an instructor to help you make corrections. Get a better understanding of how to take portraits, landscapes, and city shots.