Cartagena: discover the bustle of the Bazurto market 0.5d

Where : Cartagena

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1 Day

French, Spanish, English

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A cultural adventure in one of the city's vital hubs

Enjoy a sensory experience to discover an essential aspect of the Cartagena culture.

If there's one popular place to discover in Cartagena, it's Bazurto Market. Join your local guide in the chaotic yet authentic and vibrant atmosphere, mingling closely with Carthaginians to explore local specialties, exotic fruits, music, and culture.

Roadmap

1 Day

9.00am to 1.00pm Bazurto Market

What to expect

Culture and flavors

A private transport picks you up from your hotel in the historic center or Getsemani and heads towards Bazurto Market. Once there, a true cultural and culinary adventure begins in this bustling place.

Follow your guide through different market sections, including artistic creators, vendors selling various items, fruits, vegetables, spices, and plants with surprising properties, and traditional dishes prepared on site.

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Important information

The displayed prices are for up to 4 people. If the number of people increases, the price per person decreases.
Reserve 2-3 days in advance to ensure availability.
The price includes a French-speaking guide.
The activity includes tasting experiences and a meal.
Although representative of the Cartagena culture and off the beaten path, the Bazurto Market may not appeal to everyone.
This experience is not for the faint-hearted. It can be hot, the smells can be unpleasant, and it's not very clean. If you don't mind, you'll have a great time.
The experience is not recommended for children under 6 due to the hustle and bustle.

What's included

French-speaking guide.
Private transport to the market from the old town or Getsemani.
Tastings of traditional fruits and fruit juices.
Traditional lunch at the market.
Bottles of water.

Options to confirm with your expert

Prices:

Prices are subject to selected options, number of persons, and exchange rate fluctuation.
Displayed prices are indicative and should be confirmed with your expert.

Choose between a private or shared tour:

Prices on the page correspond to a private tour.
For a shared tour, the agency may try to add you to a group to reduce costs. Depending on availability and number of travelers, you may be able to join an existing group.

Our review

Why choose this option:

Visit a traditional Colombian market representative of Cartagena de Indias.
Experience an authentic and off-the-beaten-path adventure.
Taste this bustling hub's vibrancy, where Cartagena locals converge and enjoy local specialties.
Discover one of the vital centers of the Caribbean gem.

What may disappoint:

The chaos that reigns in the market also adds to its charm.
The hygiene is far from impeccable.
The bad smells, the hustle, and the crowd.

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