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Gabriel García Márquez Myths and Legends Private Walking Tour
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Cartagena de Indias
Uncover the history, myths, and legends of Cartagena on a private walking tour. Explore the inspiration behind Gabriel García Márquez's Magic Realism and discover the magic of the city's historic center.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Plaza Cervantes - We will start our tour in the square with the monument to Cervantes Saavedra, where we will learn about different legends of the Colombian Caribbean, in addition, we will introduce anecdotes from one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, “Gabo”, as Gabriel García Márquez who is affectionately known.
- Palito de Caucho - We will continue to Palito de Caucho, where you can try a Cartagena delicacy. What will it be? We continue the tour to learn about the biography of the most important journalist and author in Colombia.
- Camellon de los Martires - The moment Gabo decides to be a writer is discussed and about the book “La Hojarasca” or “Leaf Storm”. Some Cartagena legends are told too.
- Plaza Fernandez Madrid - We will meet the inspiration location for “Love in the time of cholera” and the “General in his Labyrinth” books of Gabo.
- Plaza de San Diego - We are going to talk about the importance of the Hotel Santa Clara in Gabo’s works, as well as other institutions that we find there. As well as legends and anecdotes of Gabriel García Marquez.
- La Presentacion Casa Museo Arte y Cultura - We will pass by the Museum of the “Colegio de la Presentación” and Calle del Estanco del Aguardiente where the anecdotes of Gabo’s life will come to life.
- Teatro Adolfo Mejia ( Teatro Heredia ) - We will visit the place that is clearly referenced in Gabo’s work. The historic location also houses great works by Enrique Grau (Gabo’s friend) and Luis Vincens. There are few times in which the Theater and its activities are mentioned in “Love in the Time of Cholera” and “Diatribe of love against a seated man”.
- Claustro de la Merced Mausoleo de Garcia Marquez - We will be able to know the place where part of Gabo’s ashes lie and a tribute is made to his life.
- Universidad de Cartagena - We will pass by the University of Cartagena (anecdotes) and Calle del Tablon, where is indicated a house as the most important of the contemporary poet that the city has had: Luis Carlos López, better known as “El tuerto López”, alluding to strabismus of the right eye. Brother of Domingo López Escauriaza, founder of a famous newspaper El Universal, Gabo met Tuerto in that newsroom and although they did not have a close relationship, in the writer’s memoirs it is evidenced that he was a character who had a powerful impact on him due to his particular way of seeing life.
- calle del arzobispado - This is the right street to invoke the facts that twist the destiny of Sierva María of “De todos Los Angeles” and at the same time make love born in “Del Amor y Otros Demonios”. An anecdote in the American Ice Cream Shop that existed on this street.
- Calle de Don Sancho - “El Mesón de Don Sancho”. The most elegant restaurant and home service in Cartagena that appears portrayed for humanity in Gabo’s works “Love in the time of cholera” and “Diatribe of love against a seated man”.
- CASA DE ALEJANDRO OBREGON - Here we close our magical tour talking about the relationship of Gabriel García Márquez with the artist Alejandro Obregón.
What's Included
- Tour guide
- Bottled water
- Bracelet of discounts and benefits with allies
Additional Information
When you unearth the historic tales, folklore, and chronicles imbedded within the lanes of Cartagena, you will comprehend the muse behind Magic Realism in the works of Gabriel García Márquez, the laureate of the Nobel Prize in Literature. We will explore the tales and fables that sparked the imagination for Gabo’s narratives and the enchantment veiled within the streets of the city’s historical core.
Location
Plaza Cervantes
Calle 32
Our meeting point is at Plaza Cervantes on the outside of the clock tower, across the avenue. There is a statue whose name is the same as the square. You will recognize us because we identify ourselves with an ORANGE UMBRELLA with the name Nexperience on it and our tour guide holding it! :)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Vasquezpamela
Oct 29, 2023
Excellent Tour; Tour of the entire historic center in the footsteps of "Gran Gabo" - Excellent tour with Amaury, very interesting, you cover almost the entire city following in the footsteps of "gabo"; The guide is very friendly and very knowledgeable.
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Nanatti
Oct 24, 2023
A classroom about Gabo! - I register here all my gratitude 🙏🏽 to Marta
This tour was very incredible
I learned a lot about Gabo and also a little history of Colombia!
Marta is unique!! He knows a lot!!!
Thank you
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Aliail
Aug 4, 2023
Super! - The journey through the myths and legends of Gabriel Garcia Marquez was very beautiful. Nancy was an exceptional guide!
Highly recommended!
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Marina_z
Mar 26, 2023
Knowing Gabo - The tour was nice interesting and the guide was really nice and professional
I have learns a lot about Gabo that I didn’t know before
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Cassandra_k
Mar 21, 2023
Worth the money - This was an amazing experience. Eduardo is an excellent guide and I learned a lot about Cartagena through the stories of Gabo. There were a ton of cool surprises.
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655marthad
Sep 22, 2022
Great Tour! - Loved seeing all the points of interest from Gabo’s books and hearing the stories of Cartegna he has woven in. It was very relaxed and fun. Highly recommended!
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Ana_b
Jun 8, 2022
Amazing tour! - Ingrid was very knowledgeable and fun, I had an amazing time and learned a lot about the Gabo and also about other characters of myths and legends. I will most definitely book this tour again with Ingrid. Thanks!
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Juanemilio_c
May 10, 2022
Emily's Magical Realism. - Emily is passionate about Cartagena and its favorite son Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Her knowledge base is very deep and she communicates information with great detail and flavor. She transported me to another time and place and I felt closer to my favorite author than ever before. I strongly recommend Emily's tour. She is a charming, wonderful person. Great teacher.
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L8797sythaisc
Apr 8, 2022
Really Interesting ! Definitely worth it - The tour is really interesting, I Iearned a lot about Gabriel García Marquez and his books. I also learned a lot about the history of Cartagena through the autors who lived in Cartagena.
Emily Chala is a great guide, she is really interesting and patient. Since I am learning Spanish she talked slowlier so that I could understand her, which was amazing. She also speaks fluently English and French. I definitely recommend this tour !
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