Totumo Mud Volcano (El Totumo)

Q: What are the nearest attractions to Totumo Mud Volcano (El Totumo)?

Attractions near Totumo Mud Volcano (El Totumo): Cartagena Cathedral (St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral) Convento de la Popa de la Galera Rafael Nuñez House Museum

El Totumo , Colombia

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Prebook round-trip transportation to Totumo Volcano, or opt for a more comprehensive tour that also includes entrance fees, lunch, and a local guide. Some travelers combine a mud volcano visit with a stop at a beach or a tour of the Pink Sea of Colombia (Salinas de Galerazamba), known for its pink salt production.

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Half-Day Tour to Totumo Mud Volcano from Cartagena

204 reviews

USD49.00 per adult

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Mud Me Please! Amazing experience

I told myself I wanted to try something different and this was it! This was a girls trip so we wanted to try this and we LOVED it. The mud felt great being massaged and rubbed all over me:) I would definitely recommend this and would do it again.

Lawanda_G, Mar. 2023

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Great experience, not for everyone

Minali_N, Jan. 2023

Half-Day Tour to Totumo Mud Volcano from Cartagena

Felt like a little kid getting in the mud! Got an awesome massage in the mud & the women were great at helping us get cleaned up in the lake. Unfortunately we did not have the best tour guide experience as she didn't explain the history or give us any context for the mud volcano tour. Fun to go once but don't think it's for everyone (need to be comfortable with people touching you).

Mud Me Please! Amazing experience

Lawanda_G, Mar. 2023

Half-Day Tour to Totumo Mud Volcano from Cartagena

Good experience

Daniel_M, Mar. 2023

Totumo Volcano and Mar Rosa Tour in Cartagena with Lunch

The mud bath and the salt lake. It was a good experience to try while you are in cartagena. The food was good too

MUDDY HELL!

Troy_A, Mar. 2023

Totumo Volcano and Mar Rosa Tour in Cartagena with Lunch

MUDDY HELL! What an experience! Nothing quite like it on the Earth! The pink salt flats werent so pink due to weather but overall a great experience!

Mud Bath

Willie_W, Mar. 2023

Totumo volcano In the afternoon!

You will basically be playing in mud, not much more to it. From the sale pitch it’s volcanic ash but there is no volcano….so I am not really sure but it was a nice ride from the city and an enjoyable experience.

No pink sea but foam and mud

Olivier_H, Feb. 2023

Totumo Volcano from Cartagena and Galerazamba

The sea hasn’t been pink for over 8 months. Will the condition for the algae to become pink again come back? Who knows. The sea wasn’t pink, but it was foaming and we with the strong wind it was interesting to see. Mud was very fun

Great Time! A must.

Amber_P, Jan. 2023

Lodotherapy in the Totumo Volcano with Visit to Galerazamba

This excursion was an amazing experience. We learned so much about Colombian culture. Our tour guide amazing and lunch at the end was delicious. I would recommend doing the early morning tour.

Thanks Isaac and Isa!

Ashley_k, Mar. 2023

Half-Day Tour to Totumo Mud Volcano from Cartagena

Isaac and Isa were very helpful tour guides and were very patient and understanding. Be careful when getting massages in the volcano, some of the men are inappropriate and harsh. Overall would return but would not revive the massage.

A Unique Experience

ROGER_P, Dec. 2022

Totumo volcano tour + snack

Everything went without a problem, pickup at hotel on time, no unpleasant surprises, all expectations met, worth the trip

A great experience

Shaniqua_P, Nov. 2022

Totumo volcano In the afternoon!

We had a great time. Communication was great. They picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel. They also made sure that we enjoyed the whole experience from beginning to end!

Mud Magic

Wilworth_B, Nov. 2022

Lodotherapy in the Totumo Volcano with Visit to Galerazamba

Climbing up to the volcano and the view was breathtaking. Lying in the mud was wonderful and very therapeutic.

Great Tour

Ornella_R, Feb. 2023

Totumo Volcano and Mar Rosa Tour in Cartagena with Lunch

This tour was a ton of fun! Though the Pink sea was not pink during my visit I still enjoyed the scenery. The Volcano was amazing. It let my skin nice and soft for a while. Yuliana was an amazing tour guide. I would definitely recommend this tour to other tourist.

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Things to Know Before You Go

Wear a bathing suit you don’t mind getting dirty, and don’t take anything else with you into the mud bath.
Take some coins to tip the bath attendants—the equivalent of one US dollar is appropriate.

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How to Get There

Totumo Volcano is about a 45-minute bus ride from Cartagena’s Old City. You can also get there by taxi or tour transport.

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When to Get There

The ideal time to visit the mud bath is between mid-January and April, when crowds are usually sparser and afternoon temperatures are a bit cooler.

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Best Day Trips from Cartagena

Cartagena is an excellent base for exploring Colombia’s coast. If you’re a beach seeker, opt for a boat excursion to the beautiful Rosario Islands to sunbathe or scuba dive just offshore. To learn about the culture of the region, spend a day in the village of Palenque, known for its Afro-Caribbean heritage. And animal lovers and families should consider a trip to the National Aviary of Colombia, the largest bird reserve in South America.

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