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Totumo Volcano Tour: Relaxing Mud Therapy Session at 2300 Meters High with Medicinal Properties
4.7
38 Ratings
Cartagena District
Experience the Totumo Volcano Tour and indulge in a relaxing mud therapy session at 2,300 meters high. Discover the medicinal properties of the curative mud and rejuvenate your body and mind.
Experience the Totumo Volcano Tour and indulge in a relaxing mud therapy session at 2,300 meters high. Discover the medicinal properties of the curative mud and rejuvenate your body and mind.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cartagena District - Your transportation will commence from your hotel, hostel, or designated accommodation within Cartagena between 7:30 am and 8:00 am. The vehicle will be air-conditioned for your comfort. Please note that we will also be collecting other guests along the way, which may require some patience on your part due to occasional…
- Cartagena District - Your transportation will commence from your hotel, hostel, or designated accommodation within Cartagena between 7:30 am and 8:00 am. The vehicle will be air-conditioned for your comfort. Please note that we will also be collecting other guests along the way, which may require some patience on your part due to occasional traffic delays. As we journey through Cartagena’s scenic cityscape, we’ll eventually join the Vía al Mar, a major roadway linking Cartagena de Indias with Barranquilla. Our route will take us through the rural locality of Santa Catalina in Bolívar, where we’ll have the opportunity to observe the unique geological formation of the mud volcano and the surrounding Cienaga del Totumo wetlands.
- Volcan de Lodo El Totumo - At the summit of the Totumo Mud Volcano, which stands at a height of 2,300 meters, you’ll indulge in a therapeutic mud bath. The locals revere this mud for its healing properties, attributing its benefits to a rich composition of minerals such as silica, aluminum, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron, and others. This natural spa treatment is believed to alleviate stress, improve blood circulation, dispel negative energy, and infuse the body with positive solar magnetic energy. Additionally, the mud’s cooling, anti-inflammatory, and decongestant qualities are said to leave your skin feeling soft and rejuvenated.
What's Included
- Bilingual guide
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Massage inside the volcano
- Photography service
- Bath in the Totumo Lagoon with the natives
- Travel insurance
- Bilingual guide
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Massage inside the volcano
- Photography service
- Bath in the Totumo Lagoon with the natives
- Travel insurance
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
The Totumo Volcano
Enjoy a relaxing mud therapy session on the very top of the Totumo volcano, 2,300 meters high, it is full of mud, which its natives call curative mud, due to its therapeutic qualities characterized by the ingredients it contains. contains water, silica, aluminum, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron and more minerals… medicinal…
The Totumo Volcano
Enjoy a relaxing mud therapy session on the very top of the Totumo volcano, 2,300 meters high, it is full of mud, which its natives call curative mud, due to its therapeutic qualities characterized by the ingredients it contains. contains water, silica, aluminum, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron and more minerals… medicinal properties, reducing stress, normalizing blood circulation, discharging negative energy and recharging with positive solar magnetic energy. leaves the skin soft and smooth, due to the refreshing, anti-inflammatory, decongestant power that the earth possesses.
This wonder of nature is located in the rural area of the municipality of Santa Catalina, Bol�var, part of the Colombian Caribbean Region.
Location
Cartagena District
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(38 Ratings)
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Jamila_e
Apr 13, 2025
Well organized trip & great guide - Good activity option if you don’t mind getting “dirty” and doing something popular for the area, mud bath. We had the best guide, Mike! I booked the morning excursion which was good because it was not crowded. Spent a good amount of time in the volcano and didn’t feel rushed. Mike organized the activity well, he identified the guys who would take pics and confirmed who wanted a massage (more like a gentle rub) so we didn’t have to navigate that. He also arranged so that any tips we wanted to give would be collected at the end by one person at our bus. This helped a great deal because you don’t feel compelled to tip each person differently and don’t feel the hassle of managing your cash while trying to enjoy the experience. After getting cleaned off and rinsed at the river we sat for a nice snack and a coke with some nice conversation. Also saw another smaller 30+ year old volcano.
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Malkia_b
Feb 13, 2025
Muddy Day - It was a peaceful experience, Cesar our tour guide was very professional and provided me a memorable time. He helped me to understand about the history as it relates to the volcano.
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Selena_n
Feb 11, 2025
A decent time--no complaints - The only con for me was how long we had to wait to pick up people from other hotels. If you're stuck with people who don't respect time, you will be waiting for a bit longer than expected. It also takes like 40 minutes to get to the destination, so heads up. BUT other than that, it was a nice excursion. It felt nice, was pretty straightforward, and other than one guy (who worked at the volcano site) being a bit impatient with the fact that we all were enjoying ourselves, every single other person was great. Nicher was the best host/guide, so funny, and so kind. The food was also a nice snack. But please understand it is just that: a small snack. Loved the cute animals that were around, as well.
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Taylor_s
Feb 6, 2025
Best Tour in Cartagena! - We had a great time on this tour. The best one we took so far while visiting Cartagena. They were nice, accommodating, bilingual, and we had a ton of fun!
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Oliviah0
Jan 22, 2025
Certainly not run of the mill! - Our guide Milton and our driver were fantastic (very knowledgeable and helpful), and Aisa and Diego were great advisor of reservations (very communicative & helpful). Certainly a unique experience! Make sure to bring enough to tip the local people who help make the experience possible - I recommend 60,000 pesos per tourist, equaling 10,000 pesos per local who helps you. You’re on vacation - don’t cheap out on thanking people who have very little!
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Damon_g
Dec 9, 2024
Great new adventure - We wanted to try something new and the mud bath definitely gave us what we were looking for. All of the guides were amazing. Probably not something you would want to do it all time, but I feel that it’s a must try if you’re ever in Colombia.
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Francescocav17
Nov 1, 2024
Relax Totumo - An unforgettable and wonderful morning. The punctuality of Diego and Valentina in providing information for booking the tour and how to get to the meeting place with Daniel, the guide, very nice guy and precise in instructing the group on how to behave to make the most of the experience. Super recommended organization and tours!
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Tiffanyko6126nl
Oct 28, 2024
Nothing like floating in volcano mud - It was an amazing once in a lifetime experience. Make sure to go early before the square gets full! The washing after is lovely. Diego and Aisa were the best!!
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Aleathia_j
Mar 27, 2025
7, it was different.... - 7, it was different. Enjoyed the company of the people on the excursion. The entire time, it was stated that if we were even 5 min late for pick up we would be charged the whole amount and considered a no show. However, we were picked up around 2.30pm, with no type of compensation for tardiness. Wasn't quite expecting the changing area or bathroom to be what it was. You end up with mudd everywhere imaginable. Likewise, instead of being dropped off at the front of hotel, we were dropped off across a busy freeway; hoping to get across safely. However, Nature and the driver were very pleasant. I would recommend this experience, but it is a very hands on activity.
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Renee_l
Feb 21, 2025
Disappointed but decent - The activity itself was good but the overall all experience was disappointing. It was rushed. You get in the mud, massage for 30 s, chill for 2-5 minutes, go down wet and slippery to the water, get your snack and then you’re done. The whole thing was like 10-15 minutes. It would’ve been nice if the timing and organization was better. It wasn’t the companies fault but it’s the excursion it seld
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