Magical Realism by River and Sea: San Bernardo, Mompox & Cartagena (8 Days)

MAGICAL FLUVIAL AND MARINE REALISM: SAN BERNARDO, MOMPOX & CARTAGENA

The most fascinating cultural circuit of the Caribbean: virgin islands, the colonial silence of Mompox on the banks of the Magdalena, and the grandeur of Cartagena.

Day 1: Montería and the Banks of the Sinú

Arrival at MTR, transfer and ecological tour of the Ronda del Sinú.

Day 2: Towards the Paradise of San Bernardo

Transfer to Tolú and boat to Isla Múcura. Afternoon of crystal-clear waters and total disconnection.

Day 3: The Coral Archipelago

Visit to Santa Cruz del Islote, snorkeling in Tintipán, and an afternoon of Caribbean beach.

Day 4: Return to Dry Land and Journey to Santa Cruz de Mompox

Boat to Tolú and a road trip crossing the colossal Roncador Bridge over the Magdalena River to Mompox. Night walk.

Day 5: La Filigrana, the Magdalena River, and the Pijiño Swamp

Visit the gold and silver jewelry workshops, tasting of layer cheese, and navigation in a bongo through the Ciénaga de Pijiño.

Day 6: From Mompox to Cartagena passing through San Jacinto

Land route to Cartagena with a stop in San Jacinto to learn about hammock weaving and gaita music. Arrival in Cartagena.

Day 7: Gabo's Cartagena

Tour through the historic center and Getsemaní evoking the pages of "Love in the Time of Cholera."

Day 8: Farewell

Transfer to CTG airport for return flight.