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Fishing With Locals Near Cartagena
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Love to fish, or always wanted to learn how to do it? Or just interested in meeting some amazing people while relaxing in a canoe, waiting for that perfect catch? There are many reasons why you should definitely go on this adventurous tour. This tour takes place in La Boquilla; here you'll find mainly families of African origin, that live off of fishing. The contrast between this area and the heart of Cartagena couldn't be any bigger, but that is exactly what makes this excursion so interesting and appealing to adventurous souls. In La Boquilla you will encounter two big lagoons: the Cienaga de Juan Polo and the Cienaga de la Virgen. You can find all sorts of fish there like Sea Bass (Robalo), Shad (Sabalo), common two-banded sea bream (Mojarra), Ocean-Bass (Pargo negro), Mullet (Lebranche), mainly bream and perch species such as well as snails, clams, shrimps and crawfish, this variety is ideal for the fishing trip we have planned. People from La Boquilla will teach you to catch fish in three different ways. The three main techniques to be taught are: fishing with a fishing line, using nets or putting traps.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Arrive at La Boquilla where canoes and fishermen await
- Hear the most amazing fishing stories directly from the local fishermen while on the boat
- Learn from the fishermen about using a fishing line, nets and traps
- Visit the Cienaga de Juan Polo and the Cienaga de la Virgen
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
When you arrive at La Boquilla, canoes and fishermen will await us to head to the lagoons. At the boats, there will be a multilingual guide present who will make it possible for you to communicate with the local fishermen and hear some of their amazing stories. Well be fishing there for about two hours, so be sure to bring a hat and some sunscreen. At the lagoon, the fishermen will teach you the different fishing techniques. They'll show you how to use a fishing line, how to throw the fishing net, and how to set up traps to catch crawfish. And if you where wondering, yes! You do get to keep what you catch. After the trip a cold coconut drink will be offered to you in La Boquilla beach, and if you want, you can prepare the fish you caught at a restaurant, under instructions of a local cook (additional charge).
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Cartagena
Fishing at Swamp of the Virgin, Cartagena.
Continued
Cartagena
Fishing at Ciénaga de Juan Polo.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Transfer City Centre – La Boquilla – City Centre (Taxi) Knowledgeable guide in the language of your preference (Spanish and English if the option is chosen) Fishing gear: decoy, net, trap for crawfish, fishing line Introduction to the world of fishing by a local fisher Canoe tour with the fishers
Not Included
Unspecified food and beverages Souvenirs and pictures (only if they're available for sale) Optional tips and gratuities Port pick-up available for an additional cost
What to Bring
All the clothes might get wet. We suggest you bring a change of clothes Dry bags for electronics are recommended We recommend using sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sun hat or cap
Restrictions
The minimum age to participate in this activity is 12 years.
Meeting & Pickup
Transportation from and to your hotel in the Cartagena area is included. Note: pick-up from other locations has an additional cost (including but not limited to Manzanillo). Please contact us to arrange it.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 12 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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