Trade the Walled City's streets for a quiet canoe ride through La Boquilla's mangrove forest, learning about the fishing village's ecosystem and its residents' livelihood along the way.
La Boquilla is a real fishing village just north of Cartagena's hotel zone, fringed by mangrove forest. This private tour paddles a traditional canoe through the tranquil waterways, with your guide pointing out the ecosystem's wildlife and explaining how the mangroves support the fishing village's day-to-day livelihood.
Highlights
Mangrove Forest Canoe Ride A quiet paddle through La Boquilla's tranquil mangrove waterways.
Local Wildlife Birds and other wildlife that make the mangroves their home.
La Boquilla Fishing Village A real working fishing community, distinct from Cartagena's tourist core.
Environmental Insight Learn how the mangrove ecosystem protects the coastline and supports local fishing.
What Stops Does This Tour Make?
A popular starting point — every Voyzo itinerary is fully customizable, so we'll shape the order and stops around your group.
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Pickup
Private hotel pickup in Cartagena is included.
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Mangrove Forest Canoe Ride
A quiet paddle through La Boquilla's tranquil mangrove waterways.
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Local Wildlife
Birds and other wildlife that make the mangroves their home.
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La Boquilla Fishing Village
A real working fishing community, distinct from Cartagena's tourist core.
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Environmental Insight
Learn how the mangrove ecosystem protects the coastline and supports local fishing.
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Drop-off
Back to your hotel, home, or the airport — whenever your day wraps up.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
A fully customizable itinerary built around you
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your pickup address is required to finalize the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, the canoe is paddled at a gentle, relaxed pace suitable for most fitness levels.
Yes, this tour is also suited to cruise-ship visitors given its manageable length and proximity to the port.
Birds and small marine life are commonly spotted within the mangrove ecosystem, though sightings vary by day.
Mangroves shelter young fish, trap sediment and buffer the coast from storms, which is why La Boquilla's fishing community depends on them.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
About This Tour
Trade the Walled City's streets for a quiet canoe ride through La Boquilla's mangrove forest, learning about the fishing village's ecosystem and its residents' livelihood along the way. La Boquilla is a real fishing village just north of Cartagena's hotel zone, fringed by mangrove forest. This private tour paddles a traditional canoe through the tranquil waterways, with your guide pointing out the ecosystem's wildlife and explaining how the mangroves support the fishing village's day-to-day livelihood.
La Boquilla is a working fishing village on Cartagena's northern edge, and accounts of its origin describe it as founded by people who escaped enslavement, in keeping with the region's history as a major slave-trading port. Local fishermen paddle the canoes, so the livelihood the mangroves support is visible while you ride.
The route crosses the Ciénaga de Juan Polo lagoon and passes through narrow natural mangrove tunnels where the root systems form arches overhead. Mangroves matter here because their roots shelter young fish, trap sediment and buffer the coast from storms.
Birds are the most likely wildlife, though sightings depend on the season and time of day.
Not quite what you're looking for?
Every Voyzo tour is a starting point — tell us what you have in mind and we'll build it.