Gabriel García Márquez Tour
Itinerary
At the scheduled time, you'll be collected from your hotel in Barranquilla and be brought by minibus to the city centre to follow in the footsteps of the famous writer Gabriel García Márquez. During the tour, we'll unveil the novelist's life in this city that he called home from the age of 8, and we'll also visit some of his most frequented spots from the 1950s.
The first stop will be at the old headquarters of the El Heraldo newspaper, where he began on his path into the world of journalism working as a columnist and reporter. Walking on the Paseo Bolívar we'll eventually reach the New York Skyscrapers. Do you know what link this place shares with the Nobel Prize? You'll find out!
In order to delve into the personal life of the author, we'll visit Perpetuo Socorro church, where he married his first love Mercedes in 1958. As we recount the love story of the couple, we'll make our way towards the River Quartermaster's Office, to see the famous Yellow Butterflies monument, erected in honour of the writer.
Heading through the Caribbean Cultural Park we'll stumble across the statue of Gabo in honour of the years the novelist spent in Barranquilla. After this, we'll continue towards the El Prado neighbourhood, to see where Gabriel brought Mercedes on their first date.
Only a few meters from here lies the old Museum of Fine Arts. Through García Márquez's frequent visits to the museum, he got to know Pedro Biava, an Italian who would serve as inspiration for the personality of Pietro Crespi in the author's culminating work Cien Años de Soledad (100 Years of Solitude).
The last stop on this tour will be at La Cueva, a cultural bar where Gabo used to go with his intellectual friends to debate about various topics. In this symbolic location, we'll enjoy a refreshing local drink before returning to the hotels, after 4 hours.
Hotel pickup
This activity includes pickup from the hotels in the north of Barranquilla.
More Information
Duration
4 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by minibus or coach, depending on the size of the group
English–speaking guide
1 drink (water or soft drink)
Reduced group of up to 20 people
When to book?
You can book up until 3 days before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
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- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
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- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
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- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Caribia Tours
Corporate name: Andrea Estefanía Vivero Castellar
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
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