GOD 2- MILITARY HISTORY OF CARTAGENA Shore excursions
Tour info
Why take this tour?
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.
What’s included?
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Bottled water -
A bottle of water or a cold beer.You can choose betwen this options ! -
Air-conditioned vehicle -
• Visit to the San Felipe fortress(castle) -
• Refreshments -
• Visit at Las Bóvedas -
• Visit to the Naval museum -
Entry/Admission - Museo Naval Del Caribe -
Entry/Admission - Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas -
Entry/Admission - Las Bóvedas -
Gratuities
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 3-4 hours
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Mobile tickets accepted
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Instant confirmation
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
About operator:
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