EXPERIENCE

The Soul of the Magdalena River

A journey along the river that connects Colombia’s landscapes, cultures, and stories.

The story of the Caribbean through its great river

Discover how the Magdalena River has shaped the history and identity of the Colombian Caribbean. From Barranquilla’s port heritage to the historic streets of Mompox, this journey brings together historical memory, Afro-Colombian culture, traditional craftsmanship, and local traditions, exploring the connections between the river and the communities shaped by its history.

Barranquilla · River and City

The Magdalena River fueled Barranquilla’s growth and connected the city to trade networks and other regions of the world.

Calamar · River Heritage

Discover a historic river port that reveals how the Magdalena facilitated trade and connections between communities.

San Basilio de Palenque · Culture and Freedom

Learn about a history of resistance and the Afro-Colombian heritage preserved in the community’s living cultural expressions and traditions.

Mompox · The River’s Legacy

Explore its historic heritage and traditional crafts, discovering how the Magdalena River has shaped the city’s life and identity.

Suggested Itinerary

Day
1

Arrival in the Caribbean

Arrive at Barranquilla Airport and transfer to your hotel. Take some time to rest and settle in. As evening falls, begin your journey with a first introduction to the city and its Caribbean identity.

Day
2

Where the River Meets the Sea

Discover the connection between the Magdalena River and Barranquilla through the city's landmarks, flavors, and traditions. Explore the Gran Malecón, the historic Customs House (Antigua Aduana), and El Prado neighborhood. Visit the Carnival Museum and enjoy a culinary experience with a local cook.

Day
3

From Craftsmanship to the River

Explore Usiacurí, its handicrafts, and its cultural traditions before continuing to Calamar, a town historically connected to navigation and trade along the Magdalena River. This day connects local craftsmanship with the history of Colombia’s river routes.

Day
4

History, Heritage and the Sea

Explore Cartagena’s historic center, its plazas and colonial streets, and discover emblematic sites such as Getsemaní and San Felipe de Barajas Castle. Learn about the city’s port heritage and the cultural connections that have shaped the history of the Caribbean.

Day
5

Culture and Freedom

Discover San Basilio de Palenque through its history, cultural expressions, and the traditions preserved by its community. Accompanied by a local guide, learn about the significance of its Afro-Colombian heritage and experience its gastronomy and everyday life.

Day
6

Living Heritage of the Magdalena River

Explore Mompox’s historic heritage and discover the town’s relationship with the river through its churches, streets, and traditional trades. The experience includes an introduction to Mompox filigree, a traditional craft passed down through generations.

Day
7

Until Next Time, Magdalena

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before check-out and transfer to the airport for your onward journey. Bid farewell to Mompox, a town whose heritage and traditions reveal the enduring role of the river in the history of Colombia’s Caribbean region.

Complete Itinerary

Over seven days, explore the cities, towns, and communities connected by the Magdalena River. From Barranquilla’s vibrant cultural life to Mompox’s historic heritage, each stage reveals a different way to understand the history, traditions, and landscapes of the Colombian Caribbean.

Day
1

Barranquilla

Arrival in the Caribbean

Arrive at Barranquilla Airport and transfer to your hotel. Take some time to rest and settle in. As evening falls, begin your journey with a first introduction to the city and its Caribbean identity.

🗸 Airport reception

🗸 Private transfer to the hotel

🗸 Accommodation

🛏️ Overnight stay in Barranquilla

🍴 Welcome dinner

Day
2

Barranquilla

Where the River Meets the Sea

🗸 Cultural tour of Barranquilla

🗸 Carnival Museum

🗸 “Create Your Own Frito” experience

🗸 Private transportation

🛏️ Overnight stay in Barranquilla

🍴 Breakfast and lunch

Day
3

Usiacurí · Calamar

From Craftsmanship to the River

🗸 Guided tour of Usiacurí

🗸 Visit to the Artisan Center

🗸 Iraca palm weaving experience

🗸 Visit to Casa Museo Julio Flórez

🗸 Transfer to Calamar

🗸 Ride by traditional canoe or bicycle taxi

🗸 Transfer to Cartagena

🛏️ Overnight stay in Cartagena

🍴Breakfast and lunch

Day
4

Cartagena

History, Heritage and the Sea

🗸 Guided tour of Cartagena

🗸 Historic Center

🗸 Getsemaní

🗸 San Felipe Castle

🗸 Private transportation

🛏️ Overnight stay in Cartagena

🍴 Breakfast and lunch

Day
5

San Basilio de Palenque

Culture and Freedom

🗸 Private transfer from Cartagena to Palenque

🗸 Cultural tour of Palenque

🗸 Local guide

🗸 - Transfer to Mompox

🛏️ Overnight: Mompox

🍴 Breakfast and lunch

Day
6

Mompox

Living Heritage of the Magdalena River

🗸 Local guide

🗸 Recogida en el hotel

🗸 Recorrido por lugares destacados

🗸 Filigree workshop visit

🛏️ Overnight: Mompox

🍴 Breakfast and lunch

Day
7

Mompox

Until Next Time, Magdalena

🗸 Check-out

🗸 Airport transfer

🍴 Breakfast

Included

Accommodation in selected hotels

Private transportation throughout the trip

Expert local cultural guides

Admission to the sites mentioned in the itinerary

Activities and experiences described

Medical assistance

Meals: breakfast and lunches as specified in the itinerary

Not included

Airfare

Additional expenses

Tips