Mangrove Ecology: Coastal Protection Tour

Experience beachside dining with a beautiful view of the sea and savor delicious traditional flavors. Afterwards, embark on a fascinating mangrove eco-tour guided by natives, where you’ll learn about the history of the ecosystem and participate in artisanal fishing.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ecotours boquilla - a tour through the different natural tunnels covered by mangroves where we will have the opportunity to learn the history of this majestic ecosystem narrated by natives
  • Playas de la Boquilla - Our beaches are the quietest and safest in the city, you can enjoy a sea away from vendors or many visitors accompanied and guided by bilingual natives.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Cultural display of drums
  • Artisanal fishing for crabs and fish
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Bilingual native guide
  • Entrance to Fisherman’s Island
Additional Information

Discover the remarkable ecological significance of mangroves and their crucial role in safeguarding coastlines. Additionally, engage in the tradition of sustainable artisanal fishing, participating in age-old practices such as using nets and traps, a knowledge cherished and passed down through generations in our community.
Following this cultural…

Location
Ecotours boquilla
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Isobelk912
May 11, 2026
Do not miss this unique tour! - Yeimy takes you into her own community, where you get a unique take on what life is like outside the bubble of the walled city. She pours her heart & soul into the tour. Appreciate the serenity of the mangroves, learn to fish with a casting net with her experienced uncle, visit fisherman Island, where you can try your hand at drumming, then enjoy lunch on the beach in her local community. 10/10 experience!
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Christiana_m
May 1, 2026
Cultural and Learning Tour - I booked this tour as a Ship Excursion as our cruise-line did not offer tours of interest to me. The tour guide Yeimy contacted me a few days earlier providing details and meeting points for the tour which was convenient. Once we got to our meetup point we got into a taxi which took us to the local village and we got into canoes and were taken into the mangroves. Our guide Yeimy gave us lots of information regarding the mangroves and surrounding area. We got off the canoes and got demonstration on how to cast fishing nets. At fishing area, our guide offered us coconut water in real coconuts which was refreshing. The coconuts thoughtfully were in ice so the coconut water was nice and cold not warm. While fishing a tame rehabilitated raccoon was swimming towards us which was nice to see. Later we canoed towards a nature preserve which we saw some planted herbs, other animals and another raccoon. Some of us learned to drum like the locals. We canoed back to the village then walked towards the restaurant where we chose to have a local fish, fish soup and drink. After lunch we were picked up by our driver and left by cruise pier/ original meet up point. I enjoyed this tour very much.
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58zekew
Apr 23, 2026
Good people, great guide - A great excursion from pickup to drop-off. The tour was very engaging and well organized. Our tour guide, Andres, was kind and informative. He made everyone in our small group comfortable and get to socializing quickly. Looking back, maybe I would have covered up from the sun a little more with long sleeve linen or brought a small umbrella. Sandals were fine. Learning to toss the fishing net was a highlight, getting better with each try was a relief. The folks who curate this experience are chill and happy to have you. A great opportunity to see more of Colombia's biodiversity, off the beaten path.
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Raeganp_13
Apr 15, 2026
Fantastic experience! - Great opportunity to see and try something new in Cartegena! The mangroves were absolutely stunning! I felt very comfortable on this tour and definitely enjoyed the energy and knowledge that Andres shared with us! Thank you!
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Ariane_r
Mar 27, 2026
Be sure to do this tour! - A wonderful tour especially thanks to the dedicated Jamie, who also speaks very good English. You learn all about the mangroves, the wildlife, fishing and the people who live there. Drumming and dancing are also part of the program. Lunch, wonderful fish, is not to be missed.
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Davina_c
Mar 3, 2026
Authentic experience - This was such a lovely little experience! You’re driven to a small neighbourhood called La Boquilla and taken on a private ride through the mangroves. I then tried my hand at fishing and had a lovely traditional lunch on the beach. Overall, it felt like a very authentic experience and I had a great time.
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Pvchicago
Feb 19, 2026
Discovering natural Colombia - A delightful morning in beautiful nature. Jamie was a enthusiastic guide who spoke excellent English. So much fun to wade into the water and learn to throw a fishing net! The lunch at a beach restaurant was delicious. Highly recommended!
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Saidchakri
Feb 18, 2026
A nice experience - The tour guide Andrés was very engaging and made it a good experience, and the activities were fun to do. My personal favorite was learning how to throw a fishnet
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Heather_h
Feb 2, 2026
Wonderful. I’d give 100 stars if I could ❤️❤️ - Shay was wonderful and the local fishermen were helpful and very kind. It was very educational and fun we got to participate a lot. Shay was very knowledgable and happy to answer questions. It was nice to see another side of Cartagena. Her English was impeccable which was helpful for us. The food was really good and large portions. Pick up and drop off was well organized also. Overall a wonderful day. Thanks again.
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Yndalecia_m
Jan 23, 2026
Great day tour! - Great tour! We got to see the mangrove, learn about some Boquilla culture, and get in the water to fish! Kid friendly. The only downside was there was an issue with our bus, so we had to wait a bit longer to get us back to our hotel. The hosts handled it very well, and made sure we had drinks and shade while we waited.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).