Top Caribbean Coast Arts & Design - page 3

An elegant and distinguished character comes to life and takes you on a journey to the architectural jewels of Cartagena. Your narrator on this soundwalk is Luis Felipe Jaspe, creator of the famous tower clock and many other monuments in Cartegena. The tour begins in a street named after him, where he points out the house where he used to live. He will also show you the house of his old neighbour, the famous poet known as Tuerto Lopez. As you walk through the city, you will see and hear special comments and highlights about the tower clock. As you walk through the city at your own pace, you will discover the stories of the martyrs executed by Murillo. You will learn about Cartagena's republican past and discover the features of colonial and republican architecture. The audio tour ends in Cabrero.

This tour can be done independently of the self-guided tour to Cartagena Fortress: The Rise of the Wall Part I. The voice of Antonio Arévalo, one of the builders of the fortress, is your narrator on this special audio walk. He embarks on a journey back in time to show you the walls of Cartagena, with special commentary on the engineering marvels that were designed to protect the city from pirate attacks. Your tour begins just outside the Bovedas, where you'll learn how they were used as Republican prisons in colonial times and now serve as an exhibition space and selling point for handicrafts from all over Colombia. You will walk on the wall and discover the Santa Clara bastion and see the house of Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Your narrator will ask you questions along the way and make everything you learn about the architectural elements entertaining and exciting. You will hear the poem by Daniel Lemaitre that inspired the monument that you can see from this place.

Start with a pickup at designated meeting points in the districts of Crespo, Bocagrande, Castillogrande and El Laguito, or get on a vibrant Chiva bus or an air-conditioned vehicle at a central meeting point. Start early with a guided tour in the morning or relax with an afternoon tour. Live the modern and tourist area of Bocagrande, Laguito and Castillo Grande. Admire one of the most beautiful natural bays and a linear and lush park. We’ll walk past the iconic India Catherine, a statue depicting an important indigenous woman, and take pictures at the Old Shoes (a large shoe-shaped statue). Arrive at San Felipe Castle, where you can enjoy panoramic views and photograph its magnificent Spanish colonial features. Head to the walled city, where the walking tour begins. Follow your guide through the historic center and return to your pickup point with unforgettable memories of this colorful city.