GOD 2- MILITARY HISTORY OF CARTAGENA Shore excursions

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About this activity

On this tour, an expert guide will take you to back in time to the city beginnings. The first encounters between the invading Spanish and the indigenous calamari natives. The attacks perpetrated by different pirates, privateers (corsairs), buccaneers and philibusters throughout the colonial period. We also explain how independence wars prompted Colombia to start building its military force that later became known as Fuerzas Armadas de Colombia, the national army.

We will visit: Naval Museum, San Felipe fortress (castle), Las bóvedas.

In each one of them, we also touch on the recent history of Cartagena as part of Colombia conflicts with guerrilla groups, drug trafficking (Medellin and Cali Cartels), Paramilitary groups, constitutional amendments, Extradition in Colombia, Narco guerrilla as well as Colombia´s peace talks and agreements.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Caribbean D

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–10 years) · Youth (11–18 years) · Adults (19–49 years) · Seniors (50–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: • Visit to the San Felipe fortress(castle)
Included: Alcoholic beverages: A bottle of water or a cold beer.You can choose betwen this options !
Included: • Visit at Las Bóvedas
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: • Visit to the Naval museum
Included: • Refreshments

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Museo Naval Del Caribe

30 min Admission included

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.
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas

45 min Admission included

ou will also visit the biggest and most important fortification built in America by Spain, and that is “San Felipe de Barajas” Fortress where you will see how one-eyed, one-armed and one-legged Don Blas de Lezo still jealously keeps a close watch on the imposing fortress. Additionaly, there will be a folkloric dance show for you to enjoy.
Las Bovedas

30 min Admission included

“Las Bovedas” or Cartagena’s former Barracks for its troops and last military construction built by the Spanish. It is now the market of the gorgeous handicrafts produced in Colombia plus the world’s finest emeralds on display.
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Walled City of Cartagena

45 min
- Walking tour of the magical old city

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Boutique At The Park
Hotel-Hostal Santo Domingo
Hotel Casa Del Gobernador
Casa de Alba Hotel Boutique
Hotel Casa de las Palmas
Hotel Boutique Casa del Coliseo
Hotel Casa del Curato
Casa El Carretero
San Pedro Hotel Spa
Hotel Dorado Plaza Calle Del Arsenal
Casa Santa Ana Hotel Boutique Spa
Urbanreal Hotel Puerta del Reloj

and 81 more pickup points

Meeting point for passangers arrving in Cruise Ships : You need to walk like 700 feet from cruise ( or take the shuttle bus) and we will be there for you with the sign with your name

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Meeting Point Options: Hotel , Cruise Ship Port: You need to walk like 700 feet from cruise ( or take

the shuttle bus) and we will be there for you with the sign with your name

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.