- Centro de Cartagena, Bolívar - Choose the time of departure between 8:00am and 6:00pm.
Our tour starts from your hotel and then go through some places that the writer Gabriel García Marques includes in his novels, reports and stories where we will see the main characteristics of the life of Gabo. We’ll locate the bibliographical references of writings like: “One Hundred Yeas of Solitude”, “The Autumn of the Patriarch”, “The General in his Labyrinth”, “Living To Tell Of Tell”, “Of the Love and other Demons”, “Love in the time of the Cholera” etc. We’ll walk through the Old City, and cross Cartagena Extramural witch take us to know neighborhoods like Gethsemane.
During the whole tour we’ll see the sunrise and sunset of Gabo’s life, from its beginnings, its misfortunes, to its successes and achievements. We’ll see both unreal and imaginary places as important historical places as the university where he studied, the places where he worked and the place where now lie their remains and the history of Cartagena
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Hotel drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Driver/guide
- Snacks
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
- Gratuities
Embark on an engaging journey showcasing the life and contributions of the Colombian Nobel Laureate, juxtaposed with the storied past of Cartagena de Indias. Gain insight into the connection Gabriel shared with his city, delving into the critical chapters of his life, his foremost works in Magical Realism, and tales that make you feel like a native of Macondo’s Land. Here, you’ll experience an assortment of anecdotes that might mirror your own life. Cartagena de Indias, a city brimming with colonial magic, full of stories involving pirates, wars, romances, and fantasy, will serve as your backdrop for this immersive expedition through roads, locales, parks, structures, and scenarios, each with its own story. Joined by a connoisseur in Macondo’s work, we’ll chart a course designed to let us comprehend the life and achievements of one of the 20th century’s most influential authors.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Dress code is smart casual
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
