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Things to do & places to see

Hot and sultry Cartagena is a World Heritage Site, bursting with colour and tradition. Make sure you venture into the old walled city, with its tiled walls, balconies and flower-filled courtyards for a fascinating and magical experience.

Example shore excursions

When you hit dry land, you can trust us to offer a choice of experiences that really gives you a close-up view. See some featured excursions at this port below.

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Historic Cartagena Old City Walking Tour

Admire the beautiful houses of the traditional district of Manga as you make your way to the start of your tour.  Now it's time to put your best foot forward as you begin at Santiago's Bastion.  You will pass charming colonial architecture as you head to San Pedro Claver's Plaza with it's convent and church.  Continue to the colonial commercial district of Custom Plaza, the Cathedral and the Govenor's House, the original  headquarters of the Spanish government.  Plaza Bolivar is your next stop and features a statue of its namesake as well as the Inquisition Palace where here on dislplay are the many tools of torture along with a receipt for ransom paid to Sir Francis Drake in exchange for his agreement not to burn down the city. Your final stop takes you by bus to the Dungeons, used in colonial times as a military barracks, here you have time to wander around the arts and handicraft stalls before making your way back to base.

Mangrove Swamp Caves Ecological Tour

The Swamp of the Virgin is considered one of the most important and fascinating ecosystems of Cartagena.  Board your canoe for a fascinating tour through the tropical landscape. The fauna, beautiful fish and crustaceans along with the imposing mangroves that oxygenate it's water, represent the natural wealth of the region.  Don't forget your camera as the huge diversity of tropical birds to be viewed makes this trip a bird lovers paradise.  Finally, sit back, relax and take in a folkloric show whilst sipping a cold beer, or take a dip in the sea before heading back on a sightseeing tour through the walled city.