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Brochure Preview - Cruising the Magdalena River

Overview:
We will be immersed in the wonders of Colombia, the "Land of a Thousand Rhythms," journeying along the magnificent Magdalena River. Exploring the streets of
Palenque, the first free city in Colombia, while moving to the rhythms of
cumbia and vallenato music. Delighting in the colorful neighborhood of Getsemaní in Cartagena, a vibrant neighborhood and a creative hub of Colombian artistry. Then Discovering how Spanish and pre­colonial cultures combined to bring the music, minds, and culture that shape the country today. These breathtaking destinations will inspire us as we embrace the soul of this mesmerizing river and the heart­warming people who live alongside it.

Sailing Days:
 
1. CARTAGENA 
- Hotel Check In. 
- Walled City Walking Tour

2. CARTAGENA 
San Felipe Castle Visit, or Gold Museum and Caribbean Naval Museum

3. CARTAGENA 
- Hotel Check Out
- The Vaults Walking Tour
Embarkation
- Getsemaní Tour;  
- Sundown Cruise

4. GAMBOTE ­ PALENQUE
- Drum Rhythms and Freedom
- Historic Tour by Paola

5. SANTA BARBARA DE PINTO 
- Walking tour
- Exclusive Jazz Street Performance

6. MOMPOX 
- Sunrise Nature Experience, or Morning Nature Experience, or Historic Walking Tour with Tuk Tuk ride
- Sunset Nature Experience, or Historic Walking Tour with Tuk Tuk ride

7. MOMPOX 
- Scenic Cruising through the La Mojana Region
- Walking tour
- Exclusive
Cumbia Performance

8. MAGANGUE 
- Birdwatching tour
- Scenic Cruising from Magangue to Nueva Venecia

9. NUEVA VENECIA 
- Stilt­House Village Tour
- Exclusive “Carnaval” Celebration

10. BARRANQUILLA 
- Dise
mbarkation

24 September - Getting There

Wednesday – We left after a rather busy and sad day at the funeral of Brock Grant, a member of our long-time travel group, the Intrepid...