La Popa Monastery & Gold Museum
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Port
Cartagena, Colombia
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$64.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Travel to the 17th-century Augustine Candelaria Virgin Monastery at La Popa Hill, admiring the La Manga neighborhood en route.
Take in the spectacular view of the city and the bay from San Felipe de Barajas Fortress -- a panoramic photo stop. The Spaniards conquistadors built the fort to protect Cartagena from pirates and buccaneers.
Explore the Naval Museum, located in the old city, and watch a folkloric show with song and dance from Colombia's Caribbean coast.
Follow your guide on a walk through the main streets and squares of Cartagena's UNESCO World Heritage Site Walled City -- virtually an open-air museum.
The Gold Museum exhibits examples of the intricate goldsmithing skills of Colombia's indigenous peoples. Ancient gold artifacts offer a glimpse of indigenous culture here.
Enjoy some free time within the Old City to shop for souvenirs before you return to the ship.
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. The Gold Museum is closed on Mondays; a visit to the Inquisition Palace will be substituted.