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Discover the history, aromas and flavors that make Cartagena de Indias unique on this tour dedicated to coffee and tobacco, two iconic products of Colombia. We’ll start at Customs Square, the former commercial center of the colonial port, and learn how these goods marked the economy and culture of the Caribbean.
Enjoy a Colombian coffee tasting and learn about its artisan process. Then we will visit iconic places such as the Clock Tower, Car Square, Proclamation Square and Tobacco Stall Street. We will finish in the lively Plaza Santo Domingo, between history, art and the unmistakable aroma of coffee and tobacco.
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Meeting and pickup
Customs Square is located in the heart of Cartagena’s historic center, very close to the Clock Tower. It is the largest square in the walled city and an ideal reference point to start any tour.
The Plaza de Santo Domingo is one of the liveliest and most picturesque in Cartagena. Surrounded by colorful colonial facades, cafes and restaurants, it stands out for the famous sculpture La Gorda Gertrude by the artist Fernando Botero and for the imposing church of Santo Domingo, the oldest in the city.
Itinerary
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1Plaza de la Aduana
a Customs Square, the largest in Cartagena’s Historic Center. In colonial times it was the center of trade, ships loaded with goods arrived here and everything in and out of the port was controlled from these cellars. One of the most important products was tobacco, which was exported to Europe and became a real wealth for the Spanish Crown. This place was, in a nutshell, the economic heart of the city.”
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Plaza De Los Coches
Car Square, right at the main entrance of the walled city. Here the slave market worked for a long time, but it was also a trading point. Local products were sold in the portals we see around, and tobacco was also circulating, which gradually ceased to be just an indigenous ritual and became a much appreciated social habit.”
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Plaza de la Proclamacion
Proclamation Square, formerly known as Cathedral Square. Official celebrations were held here and it was a meeting point of the Creole elite. It was common at the time to see gentlemen smoking tobacco and accompanying talks with a cup of coffee, customs that soon became symbols of prestige and social life.”
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Cartagena
We will make a stop at JHAZ Café Shop, one of Cartagena's most renowned cafes. Here we will enjoy a special Colombian coffee cup. They will explain how coffee is grown, selected and prepared from the source, and understand why this drink is a national pride and part of our cultural identity. It’s the ideal time to taste Colombia in a cup!”
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Cartagena
Tobacco Street. Its name is no accident: in this area much of the tobacco leaving Cartagena for the Caribbean and Europe was stored and traded. This product played a key role in the colonial economy and its legacy still lives on in our culture.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Plaza Santo Domingo
Plaza Santo Domingo, one of the liveliest places in Cartagena. In colonial times it was already a meeting point for merchants, travelers and locals. Tobacco was smoked here in long chats and, over time, coffee was also enjoyed in a bohemian atmosphere full of life. Today the tradition continues, although now with restaurants, bars and a very festive atmosphere.”
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Cartagena
To finish the experience, we will enter a store specializing in artisan tobacco. Here you’ll have the opportunity to sample premium cigars, learn more about the Caribbean’s tobacco history, and discover how they’re paired with coffee or even rum. It is the best way to close this tour: experiencing the flavors and aromas that have marked the history of Cartagena.”
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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