Explore the best of the Colombian Caribbean Coast with a local - Cartagena, Barranquilla and Santa Marta

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Luis Daniel

27 Jan 24 → 08 Feb 24

Guided trip

13 days

3 stops

2 - 4 Mates

Colombia

Hi :) Have you ever visited the Colombian Caribbean Coast? It's an amazing place there you can discover beautiful beaches, a lot of history and culture, mountains, different music genres that you most probably haven't heard before! I'm local (Borned in Cartagena), and I will ensure that you get the best experience enjoying different places and views. See below what you are about to discover: Cartagena: Walk through the historic walled city and admire the colorful buildings and castles. Enjoy the beautiful beaches and warm climate. Barranquilla: Experience the cumbia dancing and culinary delights. Explore the city's museums and cultural attractions. Take a stroll through the historic center and admire the colonial architecture. Santa Marta: Relax on the stunning beaches and soak up the sun. Visit the Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona and hike through the lush jungle. Take a boat tour to explore the nearby islands. Let's take a one-day tour from Santa Marta to the beautiful beaches of Palomino (La Guajira). Let's explore those places without rush to have enough time to appreciate each stop. We're going to have time for walking tours, beaches, nature, culture, Colombian typical parties and much more!

About me: I'm Luis, a charismatic Colombian traveler, always ready to create adventures while connecting with people! I like reading, writing, traveling and having fun! I'm studying Literature online, and I actually speak Spanish, Portuguese, English and Swedish.

Accommodation: We are going to stay 5 nights in Cartagena, 3 nights in Barranquilla and 4 nights in Santa Marta (There will be a 1 day-tour trip to Palomino included from Santa Marta. Itinerary overview: Day 1: Accommodation from the airport to the hotel and know each other (Cartagena). Day 2: "Chiva tour". Evening free for us to either have some rest or hang out together (There are more activities I can recommend if you're not tired yet). Day 3: "5-Islands" Tour Day 4: Let's go to Tierrabomba and enjoy its beautiful and peaceful beaches. Day 5: Have some rest and go to the beach// Dancing lesson in the evening. Day 6: Have some rest and travel to Barranquilla either before or after lunch. Accommodation at the hotel and either go to "La Troja" or to the pier (El Malecón) Day 7: Visit to the zoo, lunch, Carnival Museum and Barrio Abajo Tour Day 8: Visit Puerto Colombia and Ciénaga del Mallorquín Day 9: Travel to Santa Marta & City Tour Day 10: Expedition to Minca & Taganga Day 11: Tour to Palomino Day 12: Parque Tayrona Tour Day 13: End of the trip (Check out). Would you like to join? Send a message after booking or ask your questions in the Q&A beforehand.

What's included?

Transportation between stops

Breakfast

Paid tours with lunch included

Entrance to San Felipe Castle & museums

First Aid kit

Accommodation

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I am a Colombian (unpublished) writer. I love meeting new people while exploring new places

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Cartagena

Day 1-6

"5 Islands" Tour Walking tour around the Walled City and Getsemaní "Chill out" in Bocagrande/ Castillo Grande beaches Meet the San Felipe Castle Dancing lesson Have a party inside a "Chiva": brightly-colored buses that ferry party-goers around cities (or even between cities) in Colombia. And much more!

Barranquilla

Day 6-9

- Explore the vibrant atmosphere of Barranquilla's Carnival Museum. - Visit Puerto Colombia, learning about the importance it had for the country, and enjoy the beautiful sunset from the dock. - Experience local culture at the famous Plaza de la Paz. -Go to "La Troja" and dance with the rythm of the city (Only if everyone wants to go there) -Visit "Cienaga de Mallorquín" exploring 3km of nature -Walking tour around "Barrio Abajo", one of the most emblematics and cultural neighborhoods of the city

Santa Marta

Day 9-13

- Explore the charming historic center of Santa Marta. - Visit Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona, a stunning national park with beautiful beaches and hiking trails. - Take a day trip to the nearby fishing village of Taganga for snorkeling or diving. -One day-tour to Palomino (La Guajira), located 79km away from Santa Marta.