Cartagena Mangroves: Culture and Nature Tour

Explore Cartagena’s mangroves, learn traditional fishing, and discover rich biodiversity with local experts. Enjoy a natural drink and support sustainable tourism.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ecotours boquilla - These beautiful mangroves are located inside a quality Afro-descendant community facing the sea. Here you will take a tour that will completely connect you with nature, in a unique and magical natural area that little is known about and is waiting to be discovered, where you can learn about the fauna. and local flora, and of course, learn and fish like a true native.
What's Included
  • Bilingual native guide
  • Artisanal fishing of crabs and fish
  • Cultural Dance and Drumming Show (Learn to Play Drums)
  • Entrance to Fisherman’s Island
  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Explore the vibrant natural and cultural heritage of Cartagena’s mangroves on a guided tour led by joyful and culturally rich locals. Upon arrival, enjoy a refreshing traditional drink before navigating through canals teeming with biodiversity. Discover the ecological significance of these mangroves and their crucial role in coastal protection.
The tour…

Location
Carrera 1
Natural Mouth of the Mouthpiece, Cra. 1, La Boquilla, Province of Cartagena, Bolivar
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(32 Ratings)
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Sue
Jan 15, 2026
A Must Do Experience in Cartagena - We had the most incredible day with Experience Cartagena. This tour offered a deeply authentic connection to the local fishing village of La Boquilla. Yeimy and Felipe went above and beyond in every way. They welcomed us into their home village with warmth and pride. It felt intimate and genuine. We spent time with local fishermen in the mangroves, learning how to cast nets and catch crabs. We visited Fisherman’s Island, where we were taught the Cumbia dance and introduced to traditional drumming. Every detail was thought out and the level of care and service was exceptional. As a perfect ending, we enjoyed a delicious local seafood lunch on the beach. We left with core memories and full hearts. This experience nourished our souls. I highly recommend this tour!
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Jean2016
Jan 11, 2026
Delightful morning canoe float in the mangroves - Amazing way to start the day floating gently through the mangroves and learning about the wildlife and plants. We also had the chance to learn and practise traditional fishing techniques, including wading in the shallow water to look for snails. Jamie our guide and Daniel our canoeist were excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity to experience this wonderful ecosystem. It is worthwhile and I highly recommend this personalised trip through the mangroves.
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843elyssaj
Dec 22, 2025
Great day on the water - So cool and wonderful family experience. Highly recommend as an excursion. We’re able to see a whole other part of Cartagena.
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Miakn3624nf
Dec 13, 2025
An unforgettable experience in the nature - A local experience we would never have found by accident or by ourselves. Our tour guide Andres was excellent! We recommend taking the transportation they offer.
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Lisa_v
Dec 11, 2025
A fantastic experience - It was a great experience. Go! Jamie and her uncle were fascinating guides. The mangroves magnificent
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Jadm408
Nov 22, 2025
Amazingly authentic tour - tour was something else, in a crazy positive way. To begin with, our guide Shay was absolutely authentic in so many ways. Her professional english, kindness, knowledge about the tour (since she’s a local from the same area), her way of making this tour intimate and memorable was spot on. Shay guided us through the whole tour, it started from when we were picked up explaining the background story, the canoe ride through the jungle, fishing with a local and visiting a local island for some latino and Colombian music. Shay made us connect with nature and elevated the whole experience to an unforgettable one. Thank you again and keep up the amazing work!
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Jad_t
Nov 22, 2025
Amazingly authentic tour - This tour was something else, in a crazy positive way. To begin with, our guide Shay was absolutely authentic in so many ways. Her professional english, kindness, knowledge about the tour (since she’s a local from the same area), her way of making this tour intimate and memorable was spot on. Shay guided us through the whole tour, it started from when we were picked up explaining the background story, the canoe ride through the jungle, fishing with a local and visiting a local island for some latino and Colombian music. Shay made us connect with nature and elevated the whole experience to an unforgettable one. Thank you again and keep up the amazing work!
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Jameswz7875ie
Nov 17, 2025
Mangrove Fishing - Such a great experience, very informative and a great day out in the water. I would definitely recommend this experience.
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Lyneboivin
Nov 16, 2025
Very successful experience - Excellent visit to the mangroves with Yeimy and Daniel. Yeimy's explanations in English were very clear and interesting. We even managed to catch a blue crab 🤩 Thank you for this beautiful and rewarding activity.
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Z6434nbmarcom
Nov 16, 2025
A fun experience - Very friendly, fun to do, hard to reach. Poor neighborhood and far away from the neighborhood. Music and dance was nice but not necessary
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From $50
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).