Top Cartagena 4WD Tours

We went on another ATV tour a few days before this one and it didn’t even compare to this one! Christopher was great and took us to many beautiful views. It was very fun and he takes you down some great trails. We would recommend this to anyone visiting Cartagena. Hoping to go back and do another tour with him tomorrow!

The details of this tour definitely don’t do it justice. We were expecting a thrills/adrenaline experience that we did get but it was SO MUCH MORE. Foundacion Loros is the largest macaw rehab and release sanctuary in Colombia and is staffed by ecologists. We had a nice ride with Tony in from Cartagena, and met our guide, Corina, who is so beautifully passionate about the work she does. We were greeted with fresh juice and fruit all grown in the property and then got to help with preparing the food for animals that were in the rehab stages, either confiscated from animal traffickers, turned in by owners, or injured. We got in a UTV and take a trip up the mountain to several other aviators with birds and various stages of recovery. We also were able to see two families of monkeys and enjoying it tortoise on the way, nothing was rushed at all. They then brought out horses that were mostly all rescues as well, and you could just tell they are very well taken care of sis the skinny ones covered in flies that are sometimes used to attract tourists. We rode for about 45 minutes up to the top of a gorgeous Mountain View and spent some time at the top checking out all of the scenery. The UTV met us at the top of the mountain, and on the way back we stopped at the release point near the peak where there were probably 100 because The had been previously through the rehab program and were released. While you don’t directly interact with them, you are very close helping feed them and they are not scared of humans. THEN the adrenaline ride back down the mountain came, high speed and very fun!! when we got back to the starting place, they had prepared for us plantain pancakes, fresh cheese from The cowherd on the property and a very delicious and fresh tomato salsa plus the juice that was freshly made. It was really relaxing way to end what was a peaceful, informative and very fulfilling day. The whole staff was amazing but Corina really made the experience special and you can tell she really loves what she does. Instead of just a “tourist” experience I’m glad to know our money went fully towards supporting all of their hard work with so many amazing animals experiencing a life they would not have had without the foundations work. I thought this initially was very expensive but with all we did, the amazing fresh food, transport and especially knowing now that our money is supporting the animals and the 13 families who live and work there, I think i would have happily paid more, and I made a donation before leaving.

I should have scheduled this tour on the 1st day of our arrival. Learn from my mistake and don’t skip this tour. A truly authentic experience of Cartagena street food. The Coconut icee at the 1st stop was the perfect beginning of our tour. Not only do you get to try the amazing food and drinks, but you also get to learn about the different neighborhoods of Gethsemeni and the Walled City. Mafi and Christian did an incredible job and spoke English very well. You even have time to take pictures. We were very full at the end of the tour. From coffee to arepas to candies and beer, the best plantains with cheese, it balances sweet and savory. Bring money to buy extras to bring home with you. This tour will not disappoint.