Cultural Experiences Cartagena

Step back in time and experience the first free Black town in the Americas — San Basilio de Palenque.
This highly spirited village is recognized for its deep African heritage, vibrant music, and enduring legacy of resistance. Explore a living community where ancestral traditions, drumming, language, and food continue to thrive. Walk alongside local guides and community leaders as they share the powerful story of Palenque’s freedom and cultural pride.

🚐 This experience includes:
Round-trip transportation from Cartagena, a traditional Afro-Colombian lunch, and a guided cultural experience through the village’s most historic sites.

💬 More than a tour — it’s a journey into the roots of resilience, identity, and celebration.

Immerse yourself in the color, rhythm, and flavor of Cartagena’s most vibrant neighborhood — Getsemaní.
This Afro-Colombian art and food experience takes you through lively streets filled with murals, street performers, and the sweet aroma of local dishes. You’ll discover the neighborhood’s creative pulse as you visit artisan shops, local eateries, and meet the people who keep Getsemaní’s cultural spirit alive.

🚐 This experience includes:
Round-trip transportation from your hotel, lodging, or Airbnb, a delicious local lunch, and a bilingual guide who will walk with you through the area’s best murals, art corners, and hidden gems.

💬 A feast for the senses — discover Cartagena’s creative soul through its people, flavors, and colors.

 Feel the rhythm of Cartagena come alive as the city lights up with salsa beats and Caribbean energy.
This will be a night to remember at one of Cartagena’s most popular salsa clubs, located near the Walled City and Getsemaní districts. You’ll dance the night away to live bands and DJs spinning the best salsa rhythms, with a touch of local champeta and tropical classics mixed in. Enjoy the lively atmosphere as locals and visitors come together over cold Colombian beers like Águila or Club Colombia, and experience firsthand why Cartagena’s nightlife is famous across the Caribbean.

🚐 This experience includes:
Round-trip transportation from your hotel or Airbnb and entrance to a top-rated salsa club. Drinks and additional purchases are not included.

💬 A lively night of music, culture, and connection — discover the heartbeat of Cartagena through its love for salsa.

Walk through centuries of history, color, and charm inside Cartagena’s iconic Walled City — El Centro.
Journey through cobblestone streets lined with colonial balconies, grand architecture, and vibrant plazas that seem frozen in time. Visit historic landmarks, churches, and monuments while hearing how African, Indigenous, and European cultures came together to shape the city’s unique and vibrant identity. Every corner reveals a new layer of Cartagena’s past and present, from its stories of resilience to its flourishing modern culture.

🚶‍♂️ This experience includes:
Round-trip transportation from your hotel or Airbnb, a bilingual guide, and a guided walk through Cartagena’s most picturesque and historically significant sites.

💬 A captivating blend of history, culture, and breathtaking scenery — uncover the beauty and soul that make Cartagena unforgettable.

Experience the Afro-Caribbean rhythm, sunshine, and coastal flavor of Cartagena’s island life.
Take a short boat ride from the mainland of Cartagena to the island of Tierra Bomba, where the turquoise waters of Punta Arena Beach await. Feel the rhythm of champeta, salsa, vallenato, and reggaetón drifting through the sea breeze as you unwind beneath the palms. Spend the day swimming, dancing, and soaking in the beauty of the Caribbean coast while savoring the region’s signature dish — fresh fried fish with coconut rice and salad — served right on the beach.

🚤 This experience includes:
Round-trip boat transportation, lunch, and a bilingual guide to ensure your day on the island is smooth, safe, and unforgettable.

💬 A perfect mix of music, beaches, and Afro-Caribbean culture — the Caribbean the way it was meant to be experienced.

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