Activitate Barranquilla, Colombia
Private Tour on Gabriel García Márquez's History in Barranquilla
Despre activitate
During the tour you will know how Gabo lived in the fifties and the places that were part of his daily routine, such as the New York Skyscraper and the sector where the World Bookstore and the Colombian Cafe were located.
We will also visit some of the most emblematic sites of the city, such as the church of San Nicolas; the Church of Perpetual Help, where he married; the River Administration, home of the Yellow Butterflies monument; and the statue of García Márquez located in the old Customs building.
In addition, we will tour the neighborhood El Prado, home of the celebrated Hotel El Prado, renowned for its republican architecture and for being the scene of romantic encounters between Gabo and Mercedes. We will continue through authentic sectors such as Barrio Abajo, where we will visit one of the houses he inhabited during his youth.
Finally, we will arrive at the legendary Restaurant La Cueva, meeting point of the famous Barranquilla Group.
Pe scurt
- Durată
- 3–4 ore
- Confirmare
- Confirmare în 48 de ore
- Bilet
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Grup
- Doar grupul tău
- Persoane pe rezervare
- 1–15
- Ghid
- spaniolă
- Organizator
- Caribia Tours
Vârste: Adulți (12–85 ani)
Ce include
Inclus
- Inclus: Private transportation
- Inclus: Travel insurance.
- Inclus: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Nu este inclus
- Nu este inclus: English interpreter service
Itinerar
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Iglesia Nuestra Senora del Perpetuo Socorro
10 min
You will visit the church where Gabriel García Márquez married his wife Mercedes Barcha.
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Paseo Bolivar
30 min
A place with many points represented in his biography. Here is located the 'New York Skyscraper' famous for being the place where he lived when he was a journalist for the newspaper El Heraldo, the famous San Blas street where there were several places he used to frequent with his group of intellectual friends.
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Oprirea 4
30 min
A restaurant-museum that honors the life and work of Gabriel García Márquez, with many living representations of his story along with the acclaimed 'Grupo Barranquilla'.
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Plaza de la Intendencia Fluvial
10 min
A space where we tell stories related to Gabo and the great Magdalena River, a reference in many of his works, where there is also the monument of the 'Yellow Butterflies' allusive to the author.
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Hotel El Prado
15 min
A place where Gabo used to attend dances with his wife Mercedes before his marriage. Also here is the famous booth of his cab driver friends who nicknamed him 'Trapo loco' (Crazy Rag') because of his particular way of dressing.
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El Prado
Trecere fără oprire
In this neighborhood there are several places that were related to the life and work of García Márquez such as houses and apartments where he lived or stayed that belonged to his friends of the famous Barranquilla Group.
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10 min
An iconic place for the city from where you can appreciate the best view of the Magdalena River, a great reference in many of García Márquez's literary works.
Punct de întâlnire și preluare
Poți fi preluat de la cazare sau poți veni direct la punctul de întâlnire.
Punct de întâlnire
Punct de final
Locuri de preluare
- Four Points by Sheraton Barranquilla
- Hotel Suite Continental
- Ayenda 1303 Virrey 76
- Apartotel Eslait
- BH Barranquilla
- Howard Johnson Hotel Versalles Barranquilla
- Hotel American Golf
- Hotel Washington Plaza
- Ayenda 1302 Sorrento
- Hotel Caribe 79
- Country International Hotel
- Hotel Barranquilla Plaza
și încă 4 locuri de preluare
We meet travelers in the lobby of their hotel or at the entrance of the specified meeting point.
Anulare
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Bine de știut
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Private Tour on Gabriel García Márquez's History in Barranquilla
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