García Marquez Food Tour

Explore the flavors of magical realism in the city that inspired him

COP $195,000 c/pax

Only an exciting, colorful and fascinating cuisine could have inspired our literature Nobel, Gabriel García Márquez, to write up the flavors of his Magical Realism. Dive into our award-winning gastronomic journey and explore with us the traditional gastronomy of the Colombian Caribbean, discovering it through the food that Gabo used to feed his stories and make them even more captivating.

What you’ll live

Relive the magic of some of his most celebrated texts like “Love in the Times of Cholera”, “Of Love and other Demons” and award winning “One Hundred Years of Solitude”, while strolling through colorful and dreamy streets filled with charm, tasting some of the bites and sips that Gabo served his characters. Chat with the true guardians of our culinary treasure and take home the secrets of their recipes.

Our adventure

  • Relive the journey Gabo undertook to write his love story with Cartagena, by touring nine of his must-see spots in the Historic Center, including the Clock Tower, Plaza de los Coches, Plaza de la Aduana and Plaza de Bolívar.
  • Fall in love with the flavors of Magic Realism:
    • The smell of guava: A trip to nostalgia savoring the gastronomy icon of the Colombian Caribbean.
    • The Captain's breakfast: Crispy and salty green plantain patacón.
    • Los dulces de la Diosa Coronada: A trio of fruity, nutty and Spanish heritage flavors.
    • The gift of black Africa: Fresh pineapple to the sound of the pregones of an authentic palenquera.
    • Juvenal Urbino's lemonade: Refreshing and sweet.
    • The Colonel's Sacrifice: A cup of the best mild coffee in the world.
    • The invention of the Aurelianos: a magnificent tropical fruit flavored gelato; refreshing and exotic.
    • The promised bite: Soft yucca dough filled with meat or local cheese.
  • End you journey with an ideal dose of his favorite liquor.

Everyone will love it specially García Márquez’s followers and enthusiasts, foodies and travelers interested in local cuisine.

Your willing palate. Dress light clothing, bring comfy shoes and a camera. We recommend sunscreen and a hat if the weather suggests.

Todas nuestras experiencias están exentas de IVA para turistas extranjeros con pasaporte de visitante. Por determinación del gobierno nacional, los colombianos deberán abonar 19% de IVA que será cobrado posterior al proceso de reserva. Si este es tu caso, agradecemos considerar este adicional. El precio publicado no incluye IVA.

The duration of the experience is approximate and can vary depending on the degree of participation.

• Our experiences operate in the languages announced. Other languages may be available upon request with a charge by emailing us at hola@foodies.com.co.turitopsandbox.com.

• For tailored experiences or different dates than offered please email us at hola@foodies.com.co.turitopsandbox.com

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