Between musicians, music and characters from the San Diego neighborhood
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
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
What's not
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Use of the musical instruments of the orchestra on stage
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
Itinerary
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- 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.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 40 travellers
- Operated by
- Rosmy Vergara
- 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
How it compares in Cartagena
- Its from-price is 50% below the median of the 1343 experiences we list in Cartagena.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cartagena
Cartagena, on Colombia's Caribbean coast, is a walled colonial port of flower-draped balconies, colourful plazas and warm, music-filled evenings.
The walled old city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a maze of cobbled streets and squares lined with pastel houses, churches and bougainvillea. The Clock Tower gate leads into Plaza de los Coches, and the cathedral, the Church of San Pedro Claver and the Palace of the Inquisition are all within a few blocks. Walking the thick ramparts at sunset is a local ritual.
Top-ranked sights in Cartagena: Rosario Islands (Islas del Rosario), Old Town Cartagena, Santo Domingo Church (Iglesia de Santo Domingo).
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