Fort of San jose de bocachica

Tour of 4 Forts of Cartagena

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A complete adventure at sea. Discover the batteries and colonial forts of the bay on our boat. On this tour, you will visit four forts: Fort San Sebastián del Pastelillo, located in Manga, is perched on the site of Cartagena’s first fort, known as El Boquerón. The Angel San Rafael Battery is located on Cerro del Horno in Bocachica. This battery is crescent-shaped, with curtain walls that hug the hill. Fort San José de Bocachica has seven bomb-proof vaults and an elevated platform with two rows of walls formed by the Punta Abanico Battery. Fort San Fernando was built on an elevated point on Carex Island (meaning "turtle" in the Caribbean), today called Tierrabomba. Come and enjoy our tour, where you will learn more about our city.

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Tour of 4 Forts of Cartagena

From¥1,655.83Per Person

What's included in Tour of 4 Forts of Cartagena

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Fuerte de San Sebastian del Pastelillo

We will visit the fort of San Sebastián pastelillo is a military fortress built in colonial times in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia13. It was built in the late 18th century as part of the city's defenses against attacks by pirates and foreign powers.4 The fort is located on Manga Island and was designed to protect the city's harbour and coastline.

Admission Ticket Included

Fuerte de San Fernando de Bocachica

The Fort of San Fernando de Bocachica is located on the island of Tierra Bomba, near Cartagena, Colombia. Built in the 17th century, it served as a protection for the maritime entrance to the city through the Bocachica Canal. In addition to its defensive function, it was also used as a prison because of its difficult access. It is considered one of the treasures of Hispanic military construction in the New World.

The fort of San José de Bocachica is a military defensive construction in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, built in the 18th century to defend the city from English and French attacks. It is part of an extensive defensive system and is located on an islet near the island of Barú and opposite the fort of San Fernando.

Inclusions

  • Roundtrip speedboat transportation
  • Tickets to the FORTS
  • Gratuities
  • HOTEL PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • The Pegasus Pier is located next to the Bodeguita Pier, and opposite the Clock Tower Monument

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Ticket Redemption

Direct access

Operator

AV COL