Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Playas de la Boquilla, Carrera 3, 4625, La Boquilla Colombia
Arrive to La Boquilla where canoes and fishermen await to head to the Cienaga de Juan Polo and the Cienaga de la Virgen lagoons.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Ciénaga de la Virgen, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
This canoe trip will take you through the channels and tunnels formed by dense mangrove swamp forests at Cienaga de la Virgen. Here, you will go deeply into the heart of this ecosystem, making stops at small hideaways where biodiversity reveals the treasures that surround this magnificent place.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ciénaga de Juan Polo, Colombia
After visiting the Ciénaga de la Virgen, you will continue your journey to explore the Ciénaga de Juan Polo.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up service from Cartagena hotels or accommodations. Please enter your pick up details.
*Note: Hotels in Manzanillo area have an additional cost. Please contact us.
3 hours(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Changes on the tour may occur due to external factors. These changes will be notified to you with anticipation.
We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes as well as taking sunscreen and a cap or hat.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : BetsyRob
This tour was fine. We were schedule for 9am and 3 days before I received communication requesting we move our tour to 3pm. This isn't very professional or realistic. We had a flight out that night, so we agreed on a 2pm tour. Turned out this tour was more of a float - it was lovely for sure. But, essentially zero tour guide information and no information about fishing and the local people. It was a nice float and a nice hour, but not what was billed and frustrating to have the time changed on us.
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Posted On : 2024-01-16
Posted By : davidsachs1804
Nice day in the mangroves. Everything went smooth from the pick-up to the tasty coconut at the end.
Also, the fishing and the crab hunting was lots of fun. I recommend adding this.
This tour is definitely one of my Cartagena highlights.
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Posted On : 2023-07-04
Posted By : LaurenceE_P
It was a very unique and rich experience. The river was peaceful and the fishing was fun. The guides were friendly and warm.
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Posted On : 2023-02-13
Posted By : Briony_W
Amazing day! Fredo was great and it was incredible to watch Luis fish and learn from him. So much fun and a delicious meal! Thanks to all!
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Posted On : 2023-02-08
Posted By : stardD123
Great experience the people in the community were exceptionally nice and authentic, we enjoyed ourselves during this tour. Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2022-08-23
Posted By : meganbK8486NL
This was my favorite experience from our trip. Eduardo is an incredible guide, knowledgeable about the mangrove forrest, the town, and so much more. We truly enjoyed our time together, especially stopping to see the fish and raccoons. We were looking for an experience that would get us outside of Cartagena and this was absolutely great. Hotel pickup was very simple and easy, tour was absolutely gorgeous. 100% recommend!
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Posted On : 2022-06-16
Posted By : mateok2022
You get a private tour with those that you book the experience with. The guide is very knowledgable about the history and ecosystem you explore. The forrest is one of a kind and very beautiful. We thought we would be canoeing (like us paddling) but someone else paddles for you. The only gripe we had was that the whole time out in the forrest is about an 1 and a half hours and from pick up to drop off the whole thing takes around 4 hours yet it was the most expensive thing we did while in cartagena when compared to 7-9 hour things we did other days. The private aspect is where the high price comes from and if you go in a large group it becomes a much better deal. All around great experience!
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Posted On : 2022-05-31
Posted By : Marianna_S
This is the best experience in Cartagena. So serene and beautiful. The guides are patient. Getting to catch the fish with the net is difficult but fun. Crabbing was also fun and the crab was cooked for us at the end of the tour.
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Posted On : 2022-05-26
Posted By : Jessica W
Our mangrove tour was fantastic! It was about 2 hours total. Our guide was phenomenal and gave us a ton of context on the community of la Boquilla as well as the environmental impact of various efforts to destroy or preserve the incredible mangrove forests. We saw many species of birds up close and even got to walk in the water on natural islands to enjoy the peaceful natural atmosphere. At the end, we were provided with refreshments of coconuts. It was a perfect way to experience Cartagena beyond the more touristy and crowded elements. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2022-04-12
Posted By : stevenwZ8114YI
The canoe trip through the mangrove "tunnels" just outside of Cartagena was really magical. Everyone in the village where the trip started was friendly and interested in our comfort. Our guides were excellent. It is an incredibly fascinating and tranquil area.
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Posted On : 2021-10-26
