Between musicians, music and characters from the San Diego neighborhood

Cartagena, Colombia
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Duration2h
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LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 40 travelers

Overview

It is an experience in which you can enjoy the beautiful stories and legends related to the most iconic characters of the emblematic neighborhood of San Diego: Gabriel García Márquez, our Nobel Prize winner in literature, Lucho Bermúdez and Adolfo Mejía. Discover the cultural legacy they left us, the corners where they met to write their works and the little streets that inspired them, delight yourself immersed in the works listening, singing, dancing or playing.
It is an experience where you can be part of the show while you enjoy and learn about our traditional cultural expressions.
On this tour you will meet the painters, sculptors, poets, composers and musicians related to the history of the Colombian Caribbean and how this contribution has become our heritage full of great cultural content.
This magnificent tour never seen before in Cartagena begins at the Clock Tower, is made up of 6 stops and at the end you will enjoy live Caribbean music.

What's included

  • During our tour, we will make a stop for you to taste a delicious fruit juice typical of the Caribbean region: Maracuya, Mango, Tamarind or Corozo.
  • Photograph of your experience: photo of you in the moments lived during the tour
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Use of the musical instruments of the orchestra on stage
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic Beverages

What to expect

  1. Torre del Reloj
    10m · Admission ticket included
    Our meeting point: The clock tower is the icon of Cartagena, here the guide will welcome you and explain the details of the walking tour, you will know why this monument is recognized as the gateway to the city
  2. Pass by
    The guide will explain details of Adolfo Mejía's life, where he was born, where he grew up, what his personality was like, the places he frequented, how he developed musically and what his contributions were to the cultural development of Cartagena. In the distance we will observe the house where the teacher Lucho Bermúdez lived.
  3. Plaza Fernandez Madrid
    10m · Admission ticket included
    The guide will explain why this square and the church located in front are important for Cartagena and what events related to the life of the illustrious musician and composer Adolfo Mejía happened here, after this explanation you will enjoy live Caribbean music.
  4. Iglesia de Santo Toribio
    Pass by
    The guide will explain why the Santo Toribio church located in front is important for Cartagena and what events related to the life of the illustrious musician and composer Adolfo Mejía happened here, after this explanation you will enjoy live Caribbean music.
  5. Universidad de Cartagena
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    The guide will explain the importance it had for the development of local culture, the University of Cartagena, headquarters and witness of the gatherings of the great thinking artists of the 20th century. We will talk about the events related to the life and work of masters Lucho Bermúdez and Adolfo Mejía, after this explanation you will enjoy live Caribbean music.
    On the way we will pass by the facilities of the former headquarters of the Radio Teatro Fuentes stations where Maestro Lucho Bermudez with his orchestra played for the first time.
  6. Teatro Adolfo Mejia ( Teatro Heredia )
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Our guide will explain why this Theater is important for Cartagena and what events related to the life of the illustrious musician and composer Adolfo Mejía happened here, after this explanation you will enjoy live Caribbean music.
  7. 20m · Admission ticket included
    At this stop we will enjoy a refreshing, non-alcoholic drink made with typical fruits of the region, among the options you can choose Tamarind, Passion Fruit, Coconut Lemonade, Natural Lemonade, Corozo or Mango.
  8. Plaza de San Diego
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The guide will explain the connotation that the squares have within the local culture, in it you will find the University of Arts located in the San Diego cloister, the statue of Maestro Adolfo Mejía and the music conservatory that bears the same name. We will end with a live Caribbean music concert!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

I'll be waiting for you, right in the proclamation square. To get here it is very easy, you can take a taxi or if you are inside the old city walk to our meeting point, considered the icon of our independence.

End point

This tour will end at the Adolfo Mejía Conservatory, Pierre Daguet Auditorium next to Plaza San Diego.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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