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- Spanish
Let a three-time Grammy Award winner tell you the story of his hometown. Carlos Vives, one of Colombia's best-known artists, will bring the history of his beloved Santa Marta to life. Learn all about the history of Bastidas Bay. Carlos' voice will lead you to the Plaza de Bolivar, where you will discover one of the local tragedies that played a role in the Nobel Prize-winning book "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. You will admire the monuments in the square and learn the stories about the last days of Libertador Bolivar, who arrived in the city in his last days.The tour also takes you to the local culture, the history of the forts, the convent of San Franciscoand the Cathedral, while discovering how the city was sacked 17 times by pirates. At the end of the tour, Carlos will tell you some of the local legends about the former inhabitants of downtown St. Marta, such as Madame Augustine.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This is an audio tour experience. No tour guide will meet you, and No admission tickets are sold. This is a tour of downtown Santa Marta, Carlos Vives will be your guide and tell you all the stories of his city
Discover the secrets behind the story of Madame Agustine and what people used to sign during carnaval.
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This is one of the stops of this amazing audio tour of Downtown Santa Marta
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Learn about Bastidas and his story with Santa Marta.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Bolivar the libertador spent his last years in Santa Marta, let Carlos Vives tell you more about this hero.
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(Pass by)
Learn about the Tayrona Culture and how it relates to local Samarios.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Discover the stories and the different pirate attacks that came to Santa Marta
Admission ticket free -
Centro Historico de Santa Marta (Pass by)
Every streets name has a reason, Carlos Vives guides you through each of them as you follow his voice.
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(Pass by)
The story of the plaza and the cathedral is revealed as you follow Caros Vives voice.
Admission ticket free -
Bahia de Santa Marta (Pass by)
Beach
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Centro Historico de Santa Marta (Pass by)
Corporate office
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Park
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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