Top Cartagena Active & Outdoor Classes

We will be on the private roof of our house located in the neighborhood Getsemani! a roof that has grass as a floor, which is perfect for dancing barefoot! its located on a third floor, from where you have a good view of the surrounding neighborhood and the fort of San Felipe and teh sunset too!

Experience the vibrant culture of Cartagena with a half-day salsa tour. Combine salsa dance lessons with venturing out to see live salsa music in one tour. Learn the basic steps for salsa and then try them out on a dance floor in a popular live music venue. Visits to two dance clubs plus welcome drinks at each are included in this tour.

Learn to dance the Rumba and be a part of Cartagena’s nightlife scene with this dance workshop that taches you the Salsa and Champeta too! Get the footwork and rhythmic basics from your instructor and learn to incorporate these techniques into a routine. Enjoy a special in-house made cocktail and then hit the dance floor to freestyle what you’ve learned and enjoy the party.

We present you the best and most exclusive nightlife in the city of Cartagena with VIP access. Live, laugh, dance, and enjoy the best party in places that look like a postcard. We are open minded hosts. ;)

Learn to dance the Salsa or put your dancing skills on display with these dance classes which are offered multiple times daily and cater to different dance ability levels. Select your class and hit the dance floor to learn basic steps, Salsa movement sequences, and how to immerse yourself in the music. Grab a drink from the studio’s bar and enjoy a tropical cocktail while you learn.

Discover the captivating colonial charm of Cartagena on a spectacular City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour of the city. See all of Cartagena’s alluring attractions from the unique perspective of a double-decker bus; visit the renowned Rafael Núñez house, the colossal Castillo de San Felipe, and the legendary statue of Simon Bolivar. Enjoy unlimited hopping on and off for 48 hours as you experience the ultimate way to see the city sights.

Set sail for the Rosario Islands with this group catamaran expedition from Cartagena. You will be able to anchor at Isla Grande and Isla Bela, where you will have the opportunity to jump into the water to practice snorkeling. Lunch and refreshments will also be served at no additional charge.

Experience Cartagena’s famed mud volcano, and the indigenous community of Galerazamba on this all-day adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup, soak up a mineral-filled mud bath, visit a salt mine, stop by a museum and monument dedicated to a legendary indigenous woman, India Catalina, and enjoy a delicious lunch included in the tour price.

Explore the pristine beaches of the Rosario and Barú islands during this day trip from Cartagena. Travel off the coast of Colombia via speedboat or standard boat (depending on the option selected) to the Corales del Rosario National Park. Swim and snorkel in the azure waters, relax on the soft sand beaches, and take in the picturesque natural surroundings. National park fees, lunch, and snorkel equipment are included.

Experience the idyllic splendor of Playa Blanca and Barú with a full-day package that combines round-trip transport from Cartagena and lunch. After a short drive from Cartagena, arrive on the pristine sands of Playa Blanca and recline in a hammock or sun lounger at a local hotel. Refresh with a dip in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea and then revitalize with lunch and a soft drink around midday. Your day will conclude with drop-off back in Cartagena.

Joining a food tour is a fun alternative to a typical city walking tour and a great way to learn about culture in Cartagena. Come hungry for a tour that gives you a taste of Cartagena’s street food specialties, like fried plantain pancakes, empanadas, or ceviche. As you snack your way through the city, your guide shares insight into Colombian culture and takes you to parts of Cartagena you might overlook exploring on your own.

Get an intimate look at the historic streets and monuments of Cartagena during this 4-hour private tour. Discover this Caribbean city’s wealth of beautiful architecture, starting with the elegant mansions of the Manga neighborhood and continuing to monuments like San Felipe Castle and the Monastery of La Popa. You’ll also wander the UNESCO World Heritage-listed walled city and its atmospheric public squares before finishing in Cartagena’s more modern districts like Bocagrande. A private guide and vehicle, all entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are also included.

Explore the sights and discover the flavors of Cartagena on a small-group bike tour. Traveling by bicycle enables your group to cover a large area of the city without getting worn out. As you pedal around the Walled City of Cartagena and Barrio Getsemani, your group will make frequent stops to taste street food and learn about the city's historical highlights.

Enjoy a fascinating 4-hour exploration of Cartagena’s top attractions during this shore excursion designed with cruise ship passengers in mind. Join a local guide to check out Cartagena sights including the striking architecture in the Manga neighborhood and see the colonial San Felipe Fortress. You’ll also have shopping time at Las Bovedas, take a walking tour of the old city and learn about Colombia’s emerald industry at the Emerald Museum. This shore excursion also covers transport by air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water and entrance at the monastery and the Saint Peter Claver Church and Museum.

Learn how to prepare a traditional Colombian meal in Cartagena from a local chef during this cooking class. Before hitting the kitchen, visit the local market of Bazurto to explore the regional produce and to purchase ingredients for the meal. From there, you’ll head to a family home to prepare the Colombian dishes.

Lace up your dancing shoes for an exclusive private dance lesson for you and your group, taught by some of the country's best instructors. You will practice your moves and learn the different local rhythms, such as Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, and Bachata, taught in a well-known local dance academy located inside the Walled City (Old City) of Cartagena. This is a fun and incredible experience in Cartagena that will allow you to immerse in local culture and learn how to move to the rythm of Colombians!

I'm Cristian Marrugo, Cartagena. I invite you to live a great experience in one of the beaches that this great city has, I have been practicing boxing for 5 years and together with the best human and professional talent we can develop an excellent physical activity. In our personalized classes you can have a complete Boxing training with all the necessary equipment for the development of the class, and in this way give your body a physical and mental well-being. It is an activity aimed at all kinds of people, regardless of age or physical condition since we have training plans for beginners, medium level and high performance. Hours are between 6 AM to 10 AM and between 3:30 PM and 6 PM

Talking about the Caribbean and the Cartagenera culture is synonymous with salsa. This musical rhythm, born in New York in 1968, has witnessed verbenas and countless moments in the life of the Cartageneros. Salsa in Cartagena and in general in Colombia is a musical rhythm rooted in popular culture. Through this experience you will immerse yourself in the party nights of the Cartageneros. You will learn to move your legs with basic passes, enjoy beer, rum and dance like a local.

Salsa and champeta clases, Sightseeing and Shopping     The best way  to enjoy your time in Cartagena, combine your salsa and champeta  dance classes with the visit of Cartagena City  and shopping. INCLUSIONS Drive from port to  Old City Photo Stop San Felipe Casttle Drive to Old City Salsa and Champeta Classes Short Walking Tour Visit to the Dungeons   Bilingual Guide Bottle of Water Return drive to port  

At the end of the 70´s, the rise of African music arrived in Cartagena. Between the sound of the bass, guitars and drums the Cartageneros fell in love with this musical rhythm, which over the years began what is known today as Champeta music. Join this experience to learn about the history, stigmatization and popularity that "Picó" dances have in which the Cartageneros have fun moving their hips to the beat of this sound. You will live face to face a true Cartagenera party in the best local style.

Functional training is a great trend worldwide, and that is why we believe that our group and personalized outdoor classes are an excellent way to be in connection with the environment of our magical city. This workout incorporates natural day to day movements into a free style 1-hour session designed to strengthen the body to function, play and work with more energy and strength and fewer injuries in this session in Cartagena's beach "Playa de la Artillería". A variety of exciting equipment and body weights are used to get results.

What's unique about this Historical Tour is, we don't just show you photo of locations- Our goal is immersion into the culture, we have built relationships with our providers and constantly consult with them about making sure our guests see Cartagena through the lenses of a close relative that has returned home. Finally unlike many others that advertise here we are registered with Colombia Bureau of Tourism and also Cartagena Chamber of Commerce..

Places:  city centre   Departures: Daily Departures 7 Days A Week at 8:00 PM *flexible start time, please inquire.   Duration: 4 hours   Included: hotel pick up and drop off - private car with bilingual driver and ac - traveler‘s insurance – entrance to main salsa bars – local taxes - parking fees - fully narrated tour.            Not included: alcoholic beverages - tips to driver/guide