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Ancestral Flavors of Cartagena Afro Indigenous and European
Getsemaní
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Cartagena de Indias offers a unique gastronomic experience that reveals the fusion of Afro, indigenous and European flavors. On this walking tour of the old city, participants will not only taste representative dishes, but also learn about the rich history that accompanies them. Each stop is an opportunity to understand how ingredients like corn and coconut have shaped Caribbean cuisine. This route is ideal for those looking for a deep cultural and gastronomic immersion, enjoying a sensory journey through the culinary history of the region.
- Walking tour of the Historic Center of Cartagena - Tastings of representative dishes of local cuisine - Explanations on the cultural and social con...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Hydration
Local coffee
Local tastings
Services not specified
Meeting Points
Departure
Plaza del Pozo
We will find ourselves in the Plaza del Pozo, one of the central squares located in the heart of Gethsemane, one of the most popular neighborhoods of the walled city.
Return
Monumento Torre del Reloj
We will end our tour at this well-known site, which serves as the main gateway to the historic center of Cartagena de Indias in Colombia and the original entrance to the fortified city.
Itinerary
1
Barrio Getsemani
We will tour the historic neighborhood of Gethsemane, birthplace of Cartagena de Indias’ popular identity. As we walk through its streets full of art and tradition, we will explore how African, Spanish and indigenous influence shaped local cuisine, highlighting flavors such as coconut, corn, cassava and spices that today define Carthage cuisine.
30 minutes
2
Plaza de La Trinidad
In the heart of Gethsemane we will explore the cultural mix that defines the current Carthaginian cuisine. This will be an ideal space to talk about typical dishes that combine African, Spanish and indigenous roots, understanding how history is reflected in each flavor.
30 minutes
3
Calle de Las Sombrillas
We will tour the Walled City of Cartagena de Indias as we explore how Spanish influence marked architecture and also local cuisine. We will talk about ingredients brought during the colony, European techniques and how these merged with African and indigenous knowledge to give birth to Carthagean cuisine.
20 minutes
4
Parque del Centenario
At this point we will talk about the native products of the Colombian Caribbean and the indigenous heritage in our diet: corn, cassava, chili and tropical fruits. We will explain how these ingredients remain the basis of many traditional dishes.
20 minutes
5
Walled City of Cartagena
We will tour the Walled City of Cartagena de Indias as we explore how Spanish influence marked architecture and also local cuisine. We will talk about ingredients brought during the colony, European techniques and how these merged with African and indigenous knowledge to give birth to Carthagean cuisine.
Ancestral Flavors of Cartagena Afro Indigenous and European
Getsemaní
About
Cartagena de Indias offers a unique gastronomic experience that reveals the fusion of Afro, indigenous and European flavors. On this walking tour of the old city, participants will not only taste representative dishes, but also learn about the rich history that accompanies them. Each stop is an opportunity to understand how ingredients like corn and coconut have shaped Caribbean cuisine. This route is ideal for those looking for a deep cultural and gastronomic immersion, enjoying a sensory journey through the culinary history of the region.
- Walking tour of the Historic Center of Cartagena - Tastings of representative dishes of local cuisine - Explanations on the cultural and social con...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Hydration
Local coffee
Local tastings
Services not specified
Meeting Points
Departure
Plaza del Pozo
We will find ourselves in the Plaza del Pozo, one of the central squares located in the heart of Gethsemane, one of the most popular neighborhoods of the walled city.
Return
Monumento Torre del Reloj
We will end our tour at this well-known site, which serves as the main gateway to the historic center of Cartagena de Indias in Colombia and the original entrance to the fortified city.
