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Meet the neighborhood that inspired Gabriel García Márquez: San Diego. Know the streets that tell the life of the characters of "Love in the times of cholera" and "of love and other demons."

Highlights

• Fantastic stories inspirations from Gabo
• House of Gabriel García Márquez, La Merced Monastery and Adolfo Mejía Theater
• Society, classes and local cultural dynamics
• Life, novels and “Marquetian” cinema
• Fortification and bastion of Santa Catalina

Description

Welcome to the magical Cartagena from Gabo's perspective! OUR TOUR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS AND 30 MINUTES. We are Beyond Colombia, the largest group of Expert Local Free Tour guides in Colombia with 14 original tours created by ourselves and also the most awarded in the country! 7 international recognitions, 5 TripAdvisor Travelers Choice and Top 3 in Bogotá, Cartagena, Medellín and Cali. We are authentic guides connecting Colombia since 2013, 11 years sharing passion in every step! Get to know the Cartagena's neighborhood that inspired Gabriel García Márquez: San Diego. Walk through the streets that tell the lives of the characters in “Love in the Time of Cholera” and “Of Love and Other Demons.” Cartagena will never be the same after you take this Free Tour. Be part of an exceptional and magical experience thanks to the stories that give life to the streets, follow the steps taken by our Nobel Prize winner in Literature “Gabo” between squares and bastions, between houses and balconies. If you have not yet read any of Gabo's novels, or are a regular fan of his literary works, this tour will enliven your senses and alter your reality. From the Plaza de Santo Domingo to the house of Gabriel García Márquez in San Diego Cartagena , experience the art, music and literature of the bohemian neighborhood in which our writer lived absurd, magical and imaginary realities that influenced his life and later on. the lives of its characters that give complete meaning to the magical realism that we love and fall in love with so much. Learn more about the life of this great artist, explore a different area of the historic center of Cartagena and be inspired by the fantastic stories that only Gabo knew how to write as if it were a chronicle of a death foretold! What will we talk about on our Free San Diego and Gabo Tour? - Fantastic stories inspirations from Gabo - Fernandez Park in Madrid and Santo Toribio - La Merced Monastery and Adolfo Mejía Theater - Plaza and Cloister of San Diego - Life, novels and “Marquetian” cinema - Fortification and bastion of Santa Catalina - House of Gabriel García Márquez - Society, classes and local cultural dynamics - And much more! Learn more about the life of this great artist, explore a different area of the Historic Center of Cartagena and inspire yourself in the fantastic stories that only Gabo knew how to write as if it were a chronicle of an announced death! Finally, come with an open mind to understand Gabo's story, water or your preferred form of hydration, and comfortable shoes (we will walk about 7 km). #GOBEYOND

Includes

Expert Gabo guide in Spanish. Precise and objective knowledge of Gabo's literature and life. Tour of essential places in the San Diego neighborhood Benefits and discounts with our recommended friends if you show the handle that we give you at the end of the tour, exclusive to our participants. Recommendations of local stores for lunch, buy coffee, souvenirs and more.

Important Information

• An open mind to understand Gabo's story Water or your preferred form of hydration. This is a walking tour, and you may feel thirst. Comfortable shoes. You will walk about 8 km while we make some stops to listen to the guide. Comfortable clothes. Without pressure to look incredible, feel free to use what makes you feel better. Keep your friends close and your belongings even closer. We will visit some busy areas, so don't give it papaya!

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund