Enjoy a relaxed walk through one of the most traditional neighborhoods of Cartagena, followed by a visit to the most representative market in Town where you'll discover the greatest variety of this abundance of fruits, vegetables...
WHAT'S INCLUDED
✓ Private transportation
✓ Entrance Fees
✓ Bilingual Tour Guide
✗ Meals and drinks not mentioned in the plan
✗ Experiences and Transportation not mentioned in the plan
✗ Personal expenses and tips
WHAT TO EXPECT
1. Barrio Getsemani
Enjoy a walking tour of this colorful neighborhood, with your bilingual guide. You'll get to explore the streets filled with graffiti, Centenario Park, and the Holy Trinity Square. not to mention discovering where all the hip cafes, bars, and restaurants in this neighborhood are hidden away.
2. Mercado Bazurto
Next, it's onto the typical Colombian markets of Bazurto full of amazing tropical fruits, and everything you could want to buy.
You’ll begin your guided tour with an introduction to the daily life of these hard-working Colombians. Many of them have been up hours before the break of dawn to ensure their stalls are ready for the influx of locals and tourists alike.
Following this, you’ll be learning about the different fruits, along with sampling this wonderfully colorful and exotic flavored produce. You’ll learn the different seasons, names, and the sweet and sour flavors of each.
You’ll carry on maneuvering your way through the stalls into the meat section of the market, where you’ll find all manner of freshly cut meat from a wide variety of animals, as well as a huge variety of fish as well.
Here you’ll learn how the locals cook their meals and enjoy a delicious fresh lunch.
A tour of a real Colombian market would not be complete without a stroll into the artisan and community area.
ADDITIONAL INFO
• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
