City Tour La Popa Monastery and San Felipe Fortress, Private

Find yourself immersed in a UNESCO World Heritage site when you embark on our City Tour of Cartagena, a picturesque coastal city that was the first to be settled by the Spanish in Latin America.

Begin by absorbing your surroundings with a panoramic view of the residential neighbourhoods bordering the bay of Cartagena, as we cruise the coast by air conditioned vehicle. Make for the main attraction of La Popa Monastery and the Chapel of the Virgin of Candelaria. Here, at the highest point in Cartagena, is where you can admire the best views, both of the sprawling city and the stunning coastline. Learn the fascinating history of La Popa Monastery, which was built on a razed Indian temple more than 400 years ago. Explore the chapel of the Virgin of Candelaria and the statue of the same name that is said to guard the city against the twin threats of pirates and disease.

Visit the fortress of San Felipe de Barajas, a marvel of structural engineering that was built in the seventeenth century as an important military defense complex. Today its beautiful architecture is preserved for you to enjoy amongst its pretty flowering courtyards. Encounter the brilliance of Colombian emeralds with a jewellery store demonstration. Learn about the Colombian emerald trade, which accounts for 65 per cent of world production. See them polished to a perfect shine, and even purchase a sparkling emerald - the perfect symbol of the enthralling beauty and history of Cartagena!

Meeting Point:Hotel lobby.
Start/opening time: 9am or 2.30pm.
End/closing time: 12.30pm or 6pm.
Languages: English and Spanish
Other : Not recommended for people with mobility difficulties, especially the visit to the Fort of San Felipe.

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City Tour La Popa Monastery and San Felipe Fortress, Private

Appropriate age for child ticket from 4 to 11 years