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Imagine walking the same streets that inspired “Love in the Time of Cholera.” In every house, on every balcony, you still feel the atmosphere that gave birth to Gabriel García Márquez’s literary universe.
During this tour, your guide Beyond will reveal how Cartagena marked the life of the Colombian Nobel laureate and how his novels were born from real places. You will discover what scenarios of San Diego are reflected in their stories, where the atmosphere of “From Love and Other Demons” arose and why this city was their emotional laboratory: the point where reality became magical realism.
Many of Gabo's characters were not invented, but inspired by people who walked these same streets. As you walk through them, you will feel how the line between fiction and history becomes almost invisible
It is a walk where the past blends with the imagination, where every stone has memory and every corner breathes poetry.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet at the indicated time in Plaza Santo Domingo next to the Botero Sculpture "Gertrudis" where you will find your guide with the red Beyond Colombia umbrella.
This Tour is part of a shared experience called "Free Walking Tour" and the value that you pay through Viator is the same suggested tip per person for your guide's job. This amount that you pay in advance will go directly to your guide (minus the Viator commission). We hope you enjoy our experience!
Itinerary
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1Plaza Santo Domingo
We will begin our tour in Plaza Santo Domingo, a place full of life and color that inspired Gabo in many of his works. Here, we will tell you about the importance of this place in the daily life of the Carthageneros and how it is reflected in the literature of García Márquez.
22 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We will visit the Cloister of Mercy, where the Gabriel García Márquez mausoleum is located. This place is a tribute to the Colombian Nobel Prize and a meeting point for lovers of his work. We will reflect on Gabo's life and legacy.
22 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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This church is an example of Cartagena’s colonial architecture and has been the setting for many of García Márquez’s novels. We will tell you about its history and how it has become a symbol of the city.
22 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Fernandez Madrid Park is a quiet and welcoming place, ideal to enjoy a break and reflect on what we have learned. We’ll tell you how this park inspired Gabo to create some of his most iconic characters.
22 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Plaza de San Diego
San Diego Square is a place full of history and charm. Here, we will talk about the daily life in Cartagena at the time when García Márquez was young and how this experience influenced his work.
22 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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This hotel was the scene of many of the adventures of García Márquez's characters. We will tell you about the legends and mysteries surrounding this place.
22 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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This hotel, inspired by the work of García Márquez, is a tribute to magical realism. We invite you to explore its facilities and immerse yourself in the literary universe of Gabo.
22 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We will finish our tour in the house where Gabriel García Márquez lived. If it is open to the public, we can visit some of the spaces that inspired his works and learn more about his private life.
22 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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