Cartagena Fishing and Crabbing: Dive Into a Unique Local Lifestyle with Lunch Included

Immerse yourself in the unique local lifestyle of Cartagena with this fishing and crabbing adventure. Engage in authentic activities, explore stunning mangroves, and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Restaurante donde el ñato - Welcome to the stunning Cienega de la Virgen lagoon, a wildlife-rich environment filled with beautiful mangroves. Climb aboard a sturdy canoe and participate in the local art of crabbing, net fishing, and bird-watching, exploring the enchanting mangrove tunnels. During your adventure, an experienced guide will teach you the tricks of the trade, from baiting crab traps to seeking out edible snails.

You can choose to catch and release or keep any legally sized catch according to local regulations. If you’re interested, you can also make a pit stop at a remote island for an additional fee to view a small fish farm and meet a friendly raccoon.

After your adventure, enjoy a sumptuous lunch at a beachfront restaurant, where you can choose between whole-fried fish, vegetarian plate, or grilled chicken, accompanied by soup, salad, fried plantains, coconut rice, and beverage of your choice.

This authentic and off-the-beaten-path adventure allows you to immerse yourself in the beauty of the natural world and create memories that will last a lifetime. Round-trip transportation from the tourist zone is included, making it an ideal choice for those seeking an unforgettable local experience.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch included
  • Canoeing equipment
  • Crab traps and bait
  • Fishing net provided
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • There is an optional pitstop at a small island that charges 10,000 Colombian pesos per person.
  • There is an optional crab cooking service for $12 USD per group.
Additional Information

Experience this unique Cartagena fishing and crabbing adventure in the capable hands of a skilled local fisherman and guide. Immerse yourself in a shallow lagoon teeming with wildlife and stunning mangroves, a rarity in many tourist spots.

Engage in the Cartagena fishing and crabbing culture through crabbing, net fishing, and bird-watching—an authentic local way of life. You also have the option to take a refreshing swim in the lagoon.

Under the guidance of an expert local guide, you’ll perfect the craft of baiting crab traps and uncovering edible snails, making it an educational and entertaining adventure found nowhere else.

Wrap up your day with a sumptuous lunch at a nearby beachfront restaurant, the perfect conclusion to a day filled with Cartagena fishing and crabbing exploration and adventure.

These elements create the ideal choice for travelers seeking an authentic and off-the-beaten-path Cartagena fishing and crabbing experience.

  • Only 4 years old and above can participate in this activity
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rickie_m
Jul 23, 2024
Worth it 100% - I have to say, all the people that had a part in this were wonderful. We loved the net- fishing, setting traps, and the boat ride. The food was delicious and the presentation was on point. Definitely something we will cherish for years to come when we talk about our trip to Colombia. Getting away for the tourism atmosphere and into the local way was amazing. Definitely something you can't experience everywhere. Thanks guys.
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Naeemah_h
Jun 25, 2024
Top experience - This was a great experience. Our tour guide was great and knowledgeable. Our fisherman was patient with us and also knew how to help us effortlessly. The food cooked after was amazing as well. It was very much a great cultural experience.
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Ledwards8109
Jun 5, 2024
Amazing Experience - After reading reviews, I know that I wanted to add this excursion to my list. Let me share that this was far beyond my expectations. Michael communicated once we confirmed the tour. He answered questions and was more than effective, even making suggestions for other events while we stayed in Cartagena. Our local Guide, Andres was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. He was efficient, thorough, patient, fluent in English and Spanish, and amazing with the local community. Once he picked us up, his smile gave us the great welcome we needed. We started with a quick drive to the small town. Andres shared the history of the locals, their love for the water, and how it contributes to their livelihood. We started the day early to avoid the heat, but there's no way around that. Illias, our fisherman showed the kids and I how to wrap the fishing net around our hands and gave a tutorial on how to swing the net. With the fish caught, we learned to cut it open and use them as bait for the crabs. A small tour in between each throw as we waited for the crabs to enter the cage. This day was intentional and we never felt rushed. Once crabbing was completed, we then head over to a local family who have a small restaurant to cook the crabs as an added amenity. Mrs. Anna was so kind and gracious to share her space with us. The kids loved helping her. Once she got started cooking, we got to enjoy their hammocks as the kids played at the beach. Once lunch was completed, it was either chicken or fish with the caught crabbed they cooked. We absolutely enjoyed this tour. Coincidently, there was a horseman riding his horses while we enjoyed the beach and we paid him to ride as well. What a day! I will never forget it.
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520destinees
Apr 18, 2024
Amazing Experience! - Wow, where do I start? Such a fun experience, the locals in La Boquilla were very welcoming and helpful. We managed to catch over 15 crabs and a couple of small tilapia. Lunch was great and served right in front of the beach! From pick up to drop off our translator John was so helpful and gave us recommendations for places around Cartagena! Must do experience when visiting! Michael does an amazing job of making sure everyone is taken care of!
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Lor_d0r
Apr 7, 2024
Great tour and exception customer service - We did this with our family - super fun and unique! Everyone enjoyed it. Our Guide John was great and the fishing caption was very friendly and experienced. We were hesitant about doing the afternoon session as we didn't see many reviews for that. We did it away and it still worked great - it was slightly cloudy so not too hot, and we still caught plenty of crabs. A nice perk was we got to enjoy a nice meal as the sunset at the beach. The kids also got to see the local life for the neighborhood which is very different from downtown Cartegna. Also, a big THANK YOU to Michael the owner. His customer service is top notch. We enjoyed this trip so much, we used him to book a private boat the following day to take us to a private beach club on the islands and snorkeling stops. This was also a perfect experience! We were in a bind booking the boat late the evening before, and he responded promptly to help anyway. He also helped with some special accommodations we needed for the boat, and he handled late in the evening and we were grateful for that. We travel international 2-3 times a year and book many excursions and Michael's customer service is exceptional.
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Colin_s
Apr 2, 2024
Great fun! - The crabbing and fishing was fun. The tour guide was intelligent, kind and friendly! If you want a break from city activities I would highly recommend this experience.
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Valentinam_h
Apr 1, 2024
Cabbie day! - Love the experience. Super fun, safe and peaceful!!!! Will totally recommenced. The canoe ride was beautiful and peaceful. The sand on the mangroves was so smooth it feels like silk and learning how to catch the crabs and fishing was so much fun!
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James_t
Mar 30, 2024
Outstanding! - This was an absolutely amazing, authentic experience. Everything was outstanding, from the help we received booking, the great communication throughout the process, to the guide (Andres), what a trip. Thank you so much to Viator, Everything Cartegena, and especially to Michael and Andres for making this an unforgettable experience!
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Nrcr2024
Mar 27, 2024
Amazing Tour with Experienced Guides - Amazing tour! Highly recommend! We were taken care of from the moment we booked the tour. We were able to get a fluent English guide (extra charge)- Erika. She was very a formative and friendly. The tour guide kept us informed from the moment we booked the tour from when our ride arrived to when we got dropped off back to our hotel. We caught over 20 crabs, they were prepared for us to eat at the end of the tour along with a choice of chicken/fish meal. We tried to catch fish with a net but had no luck- but it was fun learning how too. We were brought to a little island and purchased coconuts and they showed us around, from the dogs, turtles, fish farm, history.
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Mariya_s
Mar 24, 2024
Best day ever 🤩 - Best experience we had while here! Absolutely loved it! John was the most wonderful host and tour guide! This was highlight of our trip!! Thank you!!
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