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Explore La Boquilla’s Mangrove Tunnels with Local Fishermen

By Impulse Travel
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$474 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover a side of Cartagena that few travellers get to experience with this immersive canoe adventure through the magical mangrove forests of La Boquilla. This eco-tour blends nature, culture, and community impact, giving you front-row access to the vibrant Afro-Colombian fishing village that has fought to preserve its traditions and ecosystem. Glide through natural mangrove tunnels, spot exotic birds and wildlife, and hear stories directly from the local fishermen who have become guardians of these waters.

More than a nature tour, this experience is an invitation to witness how community-led conservation efforts have revitalised the mangroves and the livelihoods of La Boquilla’s residents — all while you paddle gently through lush, winding channels.

Activity location

  • Centro Histórico de Cartagena
    • 32-41 Carrera 7
    • 130001, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Centro Histórico de Cartagena
    • 32-41 Carrera 7
    • 130001, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

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Canoe Ride Experience
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
NZ$474.26 x 1 AdultNZ$474.26
Total
Price is NZ$474.26
Fishing & Canoe Trip
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Fishing Experience: In addition to canoeing, meet local fishermen, learn how to cast nets, set crab traps, and fish with traditional techniques
Duration: 4 hours
Homemade Lunch: Visit a local home to prepare your lunch with your catch and enjoy a homemade meal while sharing stories with the family
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
NZ$660.82 x 1 AdultNZ$660.82
Total
Price is NZ$660.82

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Welcome drink (refreshing coconut water or bottled water).
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return transport from Cartagena city centre (private taxi).
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Environmental and cultural education session on the mangrove ecosystem.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided canoe tour with local fishermen.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert bilingual guide (Spanish/English).
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Additional Drinks.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses or tips.

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a rain or shine experience—bring sun protection, a hat, and comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for water adventures.
  • Changes to the itinerary may occur due to external factors, but you’ll be notified in advance.

Activity itinerary

Centro Histórico de Cartagena
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Your driver will meet you at your accommodation at the scheduled time. During the comfortable ride to La Boquilla, your guide will introduce you to the day’s adventure, sharing a bit of context about the community you’ll visit and the importance of the mangrove ecosystem to the region.
Ciénaga de la Virgen
  • 30m
Paddle through natural tunnels and peaceful waterways, where mangrove roots form living arches overhead. This delicate ecosystem is home to egrets, herons, pelicans, and fish species essential to local livelihoods. Learn how the community united to clean and protect these waters, reviving both nature and culture.
Ciénaga de Juan Polo
  • 30m
Continue your journey to the tranquil Ciénaga de Juan Polo, a lagoon where the community’s conservation efforts have brought back native fish species and a stunning array of birdlife. Learn how this vital wetland supports both biodiversity and the village’s identity.
Playas de la Boquilla
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Arrive in La Boquilla, a vibrant fishing village where Afro-Colombian culture thrives. Meet your local guides, community leaders who have turned environmental recovery into a community success storey. Board your traditional canoe and set off to explore the mangrove-lined waters.
Centro Histórico de Cartagena
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
At the end of the experience, your driver will be waiting to take you back to your accommodation. Enjoy a relaxing ride as you reflect on the unique blend of nature, culture, and community you’ve just experienced.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Centro Histórico de Cartagena
    • 32-41 Carrera 7
    • 130001, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Centro Histórico de Cartagena
    • 32-41 Carrera 7
    • 130001, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

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