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Cartagena's Bazurto Local Market Experience

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This tour is part of our H.E.A.R.T. Experiences at Impulse Travel - Cartagena has much more to offer besides San Felipe Castle, Rosario Islands, and Torre del Reloj. Bazurto Market is definitively one of Cartagena’s hidden gems; not a very common touristic destination, and much more than a common fruit & vegetable Colombian Market. This place has everything you could ever need; from vegetables, fish, meat, fruit, clothing, and even an Art market. This tour is for adventurous souls that want to take a peek into the lives of the real inhabitants of Cartagena.
  • Guided tour at the market
  • Lunch
  • Souvenirs
  • Fruits and Juice
  • Transfer: City Centre–Bazurto Market - Centre (Public transportation)
  • Spanish or English speaking tour guide
  • Unspecified food or beverage
  • Personal expenses or tips.
Departure Point

Av. Venezuela #Carrera 35 # 9 - 41, Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia Exito Matuna, right in front of the Transcaribe bus stop. This tour will not be private.

Return Details

Av. Venezuela #Carrera 35 # 9 - 41, Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia Exito Matuna, right in front of the Transcaribe bus stop. This tour will not be private.

  • Cartagena, Cartagena, Colombia
    Upon your arrival, you will notice an enormous economy that grows close to the market, in this way boundaries are not clear because Bazurto goes beyond the limits of a normal farmers' market. Accordingly, your first stop will not be for legumes but at a Pikó Builder's place. A Pikó is the Sound System of a music genre called Champeta, that transforms African 70's Highlife music into the contemporary Caribbean party music. At this stop, you will enjoy a beer while you learn about Champeta and its four different subgenres straight from an expert who will give you a proper introduction with his Pikó and his enormous CD collection. After choosing your favorite subgenre and CD souvenir, you will move on to try local fruits and juices. Some will be totally unknown for you so you will be served a small bite of each fruit to try and a juice made out of your preferred one.
  • Mercado Bazurto, Cartagena, Colombia
    Continuing through commercial passages you will see clothes, backpacks, and pretty much anything you can imagine. You will stop at a Calligraphy/Lettering workshop where you will meet "El Runner" a local graphic artist and expert recognized for making Champeta concert flyers, business signs, and pretty much anything related to letters and vibrant colors. He will show you how he makes his letters while he makes a custom sign for the group. You will then move on to stop at a Herbsman's stand where you will get to see a wide range of magical potions used for any problem or desire. You will learn about and see some interesting examples before choosing one to try yourself! Finally, you will have your lunch at the plaza and will try some of the local tasty recipes served.
    120 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The order of tour activities may be modified by climatic factors.
  • We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes as well as taking sunscreen and a hat or cap.
  • We recommend taking cash for personal expenses at the market.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
deborahlI2844KF
06 Aug 2024
Our guide, Mauricio Piedrahita, was punctual and met us at the meeting place. Mauricio was vivacious and a whirlwind, his energy was infectious. The Bazurto Market was a glimpse into everyday life of people living in Cartagena. The market is an iconic institution in Cartagena. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the market. Mauricio even taught us some new salsa moves! Thanks so much Mauricio!!
KrystheExplorer
20 Mar 2024
This place smelled horrible, I could barely breathe because the stench was so potent. The area was congested and it was filthy all around. Of course the people were friendly but I would not recommend someone to eat from this area. I did not feel unsafe and I did not have a tour guide. Again the people were beyond friendly but the filth and stench was disturbing.
234mickm
02 Nov 2023
This disgusting place is in the top 10 places to visit in Cartegena! Whichever people advise tourists to go there have NOT been there themselves! It's filthy, dirty,disgusting & one level above being a cesspit! I'm not kidding, I was there today! You will encounter 3rd World surroundings & stand in trash infested streets that smell like a trash can full of 2 week old chicken entrails in mid summer with a healthy dash of rancid salmon to round it off!
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