DagsturerLĂ€nderColombiaCartagenaGabriel Garcia Marques private day trip from Cartagena

Gabriel Garcia Marques private day trip from Cartagena

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Privat resa med en lokal förare

14h 45m
Tur och retur
Privat chaufför
Betrodd av över 1 miljon nöjda resenÀrer i över 120 lÀnder
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Om din resa

Admire the tropical towns that inspired Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Macondo, the magical realist world in One Hundred Years of Solitude. Start in Cienaga to understand the tragic history of the banana workers’ strike, and then visit the author’s hometown, Aracataca, and learn about the family stories and local history that inspired his creation.
Exklusivt för dig: privat fordon och professionell förare
UpptÀck lokala insikter som du inte hittar i guideböcker
Upplev friheten att utforska i din egen takt
Perfekt planerad för familjer, vÀnner eller ensamresenÀrer
FrĂ„n 88 €
Privat gruppresa
per person
VÀlj datum och resenÀrer
Gratis avbokning upp till 24 timmar före din upphÀmtningstid.
Totalpris för en grupp pĂ„ 1-3 resenĂ€rerTotalt265 €

Vad du kan förvÀnta dig

Din dagstur börjar var du Àn Àr

Möt vÄr professionella chaufför precis dÀr du föredrar i Cartagena nÀr det passar dig bÀst. Ingen tid slösas pÄ att ta sig till upphÀmtningsplatsen, ta din vÀska och börja din resa direkt.

UpptÀck mer med lokal expertis

Din chaufförs lokala insikter kommer att sÀtta tonen för din dagstur. Ett dolt café hÀr, en restaurang du mÄste prova dÀr; insidertips som du kommer att Àlska att dela senare. Detta Àr inte en guidad tur men din resa kommer att vara rik pÄ berÀttelser och upptÀckter lÀngs vÀgen. Och under hela dagen kommer din chaufför att finnas tillgÀnglig för dig vid behov, redo att hjÀlpa till, glad att hjÀlpa till, vilket gör din resa stressfri.

Utforska i din egen takt

You can look forward to a seamless journey from Cartagena to Cienaga and Aracataca with a professional driver. You’ll explore at your own pace and enjoy a smooth return trip.

Perfekt för alla privata grupper

Oavsett om du reser ensam, som en familj med barn eller som en stor grupp, Àr denna tjÀnst anpassad för din komfort och flexibilitet. Det Àr det perfekta alternativet, sÀrskilt om du har begrÀnsad tid eller ett hektiskt schema.

Bra att veta

  • Privat biltransfer tur och retur
  • Luftkonditionerad bil
  • Personlig upphĂ€mtning och avlĂ€mning
  • Professionell engelsktalande förare
  • Kostnadsfritt flaskvatten
  • Gratis avbokning 24 timmar före avresa
  • IntrĂ€desbiljetter till betalda sevĂ€rdheter i Cienaga och Aracataca bör köpas separat om inget annat anges
  • MĂ„ltider, snacks och dricks ingĂ„r inte
FrĂ„n 88 €
Privat gruppresa
per person
VÀlj datum och resenÀrer
Gratis avbokning upp till 24 timmar före din upphÀmtningstid.
Totalpris för en grupp pĂ„ 1-3 resenĂ€rerTotalt265 €

Din resa i korthet

Din resa i korthet

Starta i Cartagena
Du vÀljer upphÀmtningsplatsen.
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Cienaga
Utforska i din egen takt och upptÀck
Stopp: 2 h 30 min - intrÀde ingÄr ej
Cienaga
Cienaga
Cienaga
Cienaga
Cienaga
Cienaga
Cienaga boasts incredible natural beauty and is tied to Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude. Visiting Cienaga allows travelers to immerse themselves in the rich natural beauty and abundant wildlife of Caribbean shores and the Cienaga Grande Wetlands. Against this backdrop, the Plaza del Centenario forms the vibrant heart of town, with bustling local life and colonial architecture. The town is also well known for its Banana Massacre, which is commemorated by a memorial in town. This 1928 tragedy was woven into Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude, and travelers should learn more about the real histories that inspired the culturally-enriched magical realism in his writing.
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Aracataca
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Stopp: 2 h 30 min - intrÀde ingÄr ej
Aracataca
Aracataca
Aracataca
Aracataca
Aracataca
Aracataca
Aracataca
Visit the birthplace of famed author Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Aracataca. The small town of Aracataca is most famous for being the birthplace of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, author of One Hundred Years of Solitude. Travelers can visit the Casa Museo to see a reconstruction of his childhood home and admire his family's memorabilia. Then, meander through the streets and along the railway that inspired key scenes in his writing, seeing where everyday life meets the mythology of the novel. You can also learn more about the surrounding Banana Zone and gain a deeper understanding of how the industry impacts locals. The town is primarily popular among Marquez fans and is not a busy tourist hotspot.
Tillbaka till Cartagena
Vi tar dig tillbaka till din startpunkt.
Varaktigheten av stoppen kan Àndras pÄ begÀran efter bokning
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Know more about your day trip

The Gabriel Garcia Marquez day trip takes you through the tropical towns that inspired Macondo, the magical realist world in One Hundred Years of Solitude. Start in Cienaga to learn the history of the banana workers' strike, and then to his hometown, Aracataca.
Not at all! While fans of his works will recognize locations from novels like "Love in the Time of Cholera" and "One Hundred Years of Solitude," the tour is designed to be engaging for everyone. Your driver and local guides will share fascinating stories about Colombian culture, the magical realism literary style, and how Cartagena influenced Garcia Marquez's writing, making it accessible and interesting regardless of your familiarity with his works.
Gabriel Garcia Marquez, affectionately known as "Gabo," is Colombia's most celebrated literary figure and a cultural icon who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982. His style of magical realism put Colombian literature on the world stage, and he often used Cartagena as inspiration for his settings. His works capture the essence of Caribbean Colombian culture, history, and magical atmosphere that still permeates Cartagena today, making him an integral part of the city's cultural identity.
The ideal time for this literary tour is in the morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday heat in Cartagena. Morning tours (starting around 8-9 AM) offer cooler temperatures and less crowded streets, while afternoon tours (starting after 3 PM) provide beautiful lighting for photography and a chance to see the city transition into evening, which captures the magical atmosphere that inspired the author.
The Gabriel Garcia Marquez day trip lasts all day, allowing enough time to visit all the significant literary sites in Cartagena at a relaxed pace. This includes time for walking tours in the historic districts, visits to important buildings, photo opportunities, and short breaks to enjoy refreshments or local snacks. The private nature of the trip allows for flexibility in timing based on your interests.
Yes, you'll visit several authentic locations where Garcia Marquez lived, worked, and found inspiration. This includes the museum dedicated to him in his hometown of Aracataca.
For comfort and enjoyment of the tour, bring comfortable walking shoes for exploring the cobblestone streets, sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses) as Cartagena is typically hot and sunny, a water bottle to stay hydrated, a camera to capture the colorful colonial architecture that inspired the author, and perhaps a small notebook to jot down interesting facts or quotes from the tour.
Yes, during the tour you'll have opportunities to purchase unique Garcia Marquez-related souvenirs. Look for locally printed editions of his books in Spanish and English, artistic postcards featuring quotes from his works, handcrafted items inspired by magical realism, and colorful art pieces depicting scenes from his novels. The Portal de los Dulces (Sweet Portal), which you'll visit during the tour, offers traditional Colombian sweets mentioned in his stories that make for authentic culinary souvenirs.

Vanliga frÄgor

Om du har nÄgra frÄgor, hÀr Àr svaren.
Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.
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