Carlos Vives shows you the Pearl of America
Carlos Vives shows you the Pearl of America
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.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Parque de Los Novios
This is one of the stops of this amazing audio tour of Downtown Santa Marta
5 minutesParque Camellon Rodrigo de Bastidas
Learn about Bastidas and his story with Santa Marta.
Plaza Parque Simon Bolivar
Bolivar the libertador spent his last years in Santa Marta, let Carlos Vives tell you more about this hero.
Museo del Oro Tairona - Casa de la Aduana
Learn about the Tayrona Culture and how it relates to local Samarios.
Iglesia de San Francisco de Asis
Discover the stories and the different pirate attacks that came to Santa Marta
Centro Historico de Santa Marta
Every streets name has a reason, Carlos Vives guides you through each of them as you follow his voice.
Catedral de Santa Marta
The story of the plaza and the cathedral is revealed as you follow Caros Vives voice.
Bahia de Santa Marta
Beach
Centro Historico de Santa Marta
Corporate office
Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
Park
Included
- All chapters and maps offline and tips to explore Santa Marta
Not Included
- Snacks
- Smartphone and headsets
- Admission Ticket
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.