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Designed for those seeking adventure, movement and discovery, this mountain biking experience takes you beyond the city into the authentic island landscapes of Tierra Bomba, just 15 minutes from Cartagena. This journey blends sport, history, culture and nature into one dynamic island experience. The ride combines adrenaline and exploration as we navigate rustic trails, natural vegetation, varying elevations and secluded beaches. After approximately two hours of riding, we reach Fuerte de San Ángel, where a local guide welcomes us with fresh coconut water and shares stories about this place and Cartagena’s early history. We continue toward Bocachica to visit the impressive Fuerte de San Fernando, a key landmark in the city’s colonial defence system and a setting tied to pirate lore and maritime conquest. The experience concludes with a seaside lunch prepared by local chefs specialising in balanced, nourishing cuisine, a moment to relax before returning by boat to Cartagena.

We make our clients live unforgettable experiences, offering them the best plan in the city and taking care of them at all times.

We make our clients live unforgettable experiences, offering them the best plan in the city and taking care of them at all times.

Enjoy this integrated cultural experience of the city of Cartagena de Indias. Discovering the market will give visitors a completely comprehensive view of the life of the Chartists as well as their history. In this experience you will learn a little about typical Carthaginian gastronomy, first we will try typical fruits of the Caribbean coast, we will drink guarapo, the local drink to refresh ourselves, we will try the costñita, local beer, lunch where Anthony Bourdain himself had lunch when he came to Cartagena and above all we will be very happy together.

The people of Palenque invite you to get to know this cultural wonder declared by Unesco as the first town free from slavery in Latin America. This 100% African-American town still preserves those ancestral customs which the elderly are transferring to the young so that their culture is never lost. Come to see their dance, eat their food, visit the traditional doctors who cure all kinds of diseases with medicinal plants. Come they will fall in love. This town was the first town free from slavery in Latin America. It is a corner of Africa in Colombia where the elderly still preserve their customs and try to transfer them to the youngest so that the legacy lasts. It is a town full of colors and a lot of culture.

Wander through Cartagena’s historic streets and uncover the city’s culinary heartbeat on this guided street food crawl. Led by a bilingual local host, you’ll sample time-honored bites that have fueled coast-dwellers for generations; from crisp empanadas de huevo to pillowy arepas de huevo, spicy mango bites and tangy ceviches. Between tastings, hear the stories behind each dish, explore colonial plazas, and discover why Cartagena’s flavours are as rich as its heritage. You’ll stroll through Cartagena’s cobbled lanes at a relaxed pace, stopping at family-run kiosks and bustling mercados. Each tasting is served piping hot so you experience the dish as locals do. Expect a friendly, laid-back atmosphere, no tourist traps, just genuine flavours and heartfelt hospitality. Wear comfortable shoes, bring sun protection, and come hungry for authentic coastal cuisine.