⭐ The First Free Tour of Getsemani: the Artistic and Resistant Neighborhood of Cartagena
Tour description
Discover the untold history of the famous Gethsemane neighborhood!
Walk through the most emblematic streets and representative squares of a historically resilient town, its folklore, its colors, its music and its people.
Get closer to the Getsemani culture through our tour, where you will understand the importance of a segregated and insurgent people during the colony, whose fighting spirit initiated independence and over time engendered artistic movements in cinema, painting, sculpture, dancing and, of course, music.
During our tour you will be able to learn more about :
- Centenario Park and the commemoration of the independence of Cartagena
- Trinidad Artistic Square and the cultural movement that comes to life in the nighttime
- Afro Uprising and how the resistance is alive to the present day
- The Cultural Street Art as a way of represent traditions and history
- The Old Public Market and its importance among the locals
- Plaza "El Pozo" and the origin of its name
- San Felipe Fortress viewpoint, plus the fascinating stories of battles and victories.
- And so much more!
Today you will find a tourist neighborhood with inhabitants heirs of a rich culture, which at first glance hides stories and legends of revolution, pride and tradition.
Join this journey through time, culture and art, to discover the other side of Cartagena de Indias - the Heroic!
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- Meeting Point Indications:
- Meeting point from Monday to Friday : we will meet at the indicated time of your reservation in the Plaza de la Proclamación , next to the statue of the Pope. GMaps : https://maps.app.goo.gl/rMPrN82APbFackQE9
- Meeting point on Saturdays and Sundays : we will meet at the indicated time of your reservation in the Plaza de la Santo Domingo , next to the statue of Botero "Gertrudis". GMaps : https://maps.app.goo.gl/nNMknv9DbtUjmNY79
*Arrive 5 minutes early, as we will move 2 blocks to the 2nd meeting and departure point of the tour with your guide!
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