- Museo Naval Del Caribe - This 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.
- Choice of a bottle of water or a cold beer
- Tour of the historic San Felipe Fortress
- Refreshments provided
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Stop at Las Bóvedas for a visit
- Exploration of the Naval Museum
- Gratuities
On this journey, a knowledgeable guide will escort you through a temporal exploration of the city’s origins. Witness the initial interactions between the invading Spaniards and the local calamari natives. Hear tales of various assaults by pirates, privateers, buccaneers, and filibusters throughout the colonial era. Discover how Colombia’s quest for independence led to the formation of its military, now known as the Fuerzas Armadas de Colombia or the national army.
We’ll explore: Naval Museum, San Felipe fortress, and Las bóvedas.
At each site, we’ll delve into Cartagena’s modern struggles as part of Colombia’s conflicts involving guerrilla warfare, drug cartels (specifically the Medellin and Cali Cartels), paramilitary activities, legal reforms, extradition policies, narco-guerrilla warfare and the country’s pursuit of peace and treaties.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
