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GOD 2- MILITARY HISTORY OF CARTAGENA Shore excursions
Cartagena, Caribbean Coast, Colombia
$154.66
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
On this tour, an expert guide will take you to back in time to the city beginnings. The first encounters between the invading Spanish and the indigenous calamari natives. The attacks perpetrated by different pirates, privateers (corsairs), buccaneers and philibusters throughout the colonial period. We also explain how independence wars prompted Colombia to start building its military force that later became known as Fuerzas Armadas de Colombia, the national army.
We will visit: Naval Museum, San Felipe fortress (castle), Las bóvedas.
In each one of them, we also touch on the recent history of Cartagena as part of Colombia conflicts with guerrilla groups, drug trafficking (Medellin and Cali Cartels), Paramilitary groups, constitutional amendments, Extradition in Colombia, Narco guerrilla as well as Colombia´s peace talks and agreements.
We will visit: Naval Museum, San Felipe fortress (castle), Las bóvedas.
In each one of them, we also touch on the recent history of Cartagena as part of Colombia conflicts with guerrilla groups, drug trafficking (Medellin and Cali Cartels), Paramilitary groups, constitutional amendments, Extradition in Colombia, Narco guerrilla as well as Colombia´s peace talks and agreements.
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Private
Private
Pickup included
Private
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- • Refreshments
- • Visit to the Naval museum
- • Visit at Las Bóvedas
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- A bottle of water or a cold beer.You can choose betwen this options !
- Bottled water
- • Visit to the San Felipe fortress(castle)
- Gratuities
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Museo Naval Del CaribeThis museum is located in a Colonial Building, a former Jesuit University, across from the church of San Pedro Claver. It documents the naval history of the Caribbean and describes Cartagena`s crucial role in that history during Colonial times.
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Castillo de San Felipe de Barajasou will also visit the biggest and most important fortification built in America by Spain, and that is “San Felipe de Barajas” Fortress where you will see how one-eyed, one-armed and one-legged Don Blas de Lezo still jealously keeps a close watch on the imposing fortress. Additionaly, there will be a folkloric dance show for you to enjoy.
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Las Bovedas“Las Bovedas” or Cartagena’s former Barracks for its troops and last military construction built by the Spanish. It is now the market of the gorgeous handicrafts produced in Colombia plus the world’s finest emeralds on display.
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Walled City of Cartagena• Walking tour of the magical old city
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
GOD 2- MILITARY HISTORY OF CARTAGENA Shore excursions
Cartagena, Caribbean Coast, Colombia
$154.66
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!