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Best Fishing In Cartagena

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The 8 most popular fishing in Cartagena. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.

8 Best Fishing In Cartagena

Cartagena: Mangrove Eco Tour & Fishing with Transportation

Cartagena: Mangrove Eco Tour & Fishing with Transportation - Pickup and Transportation: Get Off the Beaten Path Smoothly

1.Cartagena: Mangrove Eco Tour & Fishing with Transportation

Most Popular★ 4.8

A short Cartagena mangrove eco tour from La Boquilla with community guides, sustainable fishing lessons, and cultural drumming, with hotel pickup.

“I am so pleased to have found this hidden gem. It was a unique experience and totally worth the cost. Our guide was knowledgeable and the villagers all very friendly. The boat ride was lovely, although do come prepared for the intense heat, as not all of it is shaded. We weren’t successful at fishing…”

185 reviews2 hoursFrom $55by EXPERIENCES CARTAGENA

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Cartagena Fishing & Crabbing • Unique Local Experience with Lunch

Cartagena Fishing & Crabbing • Unique Local Experience with Lunch - Crabbing and net fishing basics: what you’re actually doing out there

2.Cartagena Fishing & Crabbing • Unique Local Experience with Lunch

★ 5.0

Cartagena lagoon crabbing and net fishing in mangroves with a private guide, hotel pickup, and a beachfront lunch included.

“Crabbing in the lagoons with a local fisherman was a serene and unique experience, made even better by our knowledgeable guide and translator, Andres. We enjoyed spotting local wildlife, including bird species and a curious raccoon, while learning about the area’s traditions. The best part was cooking and tasting the freshly caught crabs — incredibly…”

90 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $89.00by Everything Cartagena

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Typical lunch on beach, mangrove tour & fishing with natives

Typical lunch on beach, mangrove tour & fishing with natives - Getting to the community: pickup time matters more than you think

Mangroves, cultural fishing, black heritage town and lunch

Mangroves, cultural fishing, black heritage town and lunch - Gliding through mangrove tunnels: wildlife spotting with a calm, swampy feel

4.Mangroves, cultural fishing, black heritage town and lunch

★ 4.5

Boat through mangrove tunnels near La Boquilla, try cultural net fishing, then enjoy Afro-Caribbean seafood lunch in Bolívar.

“We loved the fishing trip into the mangroves and the chance to have a go at casting the nets. Harder than it looks but great fun. The drive through La Boquilla was an eye opener as to the way of life but interesting none the less. Lunch was OK but we would have happily missed…”

29 reviews3 hoursFrom $49by Cartagena Adventures

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Ecotour Mangrove and Craft Fishing : Nature + Local Community

Ecotour Mangrove and Craft Fishing : Nature + Local Community - The 2-hour flow: what the experience feels like end to end

5.Ecotour Mangrove and Craft Fishing : Nature + Local Community

★ 5.0

Eco tour through Cartagena’s La Boquilla mangroves with craft fishing, a canoe ride, and music in an Afro-Colombian sea community.

“Really prompt professional people organizing it. I booked in the evening for the 8am tour and was worried they'd not get the message . They WhatsApp me to set up transportation promptly. They picked us up in a taxi to drive to the mangroves. The only concern is the drive to the mangroves, it's kind…”

27 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $50.00by EXPERIENCES CARTAGENA

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Cartagena Fishing, Crabbing, Birdwatching Experience + Lunch

Cartagena Fishing, Crabbing, Birdwatching Experience + Lunch - Crabbing and Net Fishing With a Local Fisherman

Cartagena Real : neighborhood, mangrove, fishing, typical lunch and culture

Cartagena Real : neighborhood, mangrove, fishing, typical lunch and culture - Fisherman’s Island: Drumming, Dance, and Coastal Community Culture

7.Cartagena Real : neighborhood, mangrove, fishing, typical lunch and culture

★ 5.0

Cartagena Real in La Boquilla: mangrove tunnels, hands-on fishing, drumming and dance, a local lunch, then calm beach time.

“Daniela is truly an amazing host! She went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful experience. The trip was extremely professional, fun, and a unique opportunity to explore. I would highly recommend this excursion with Daniela, she really knows how to make you feel welcome!”

21 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $45.00by EXPERIENCES CARTAGENA

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Fishing Tour in Cartagena

Fishing Tour in Cartagena - Morning Logistics: Pickup, Minivan, and a 6:00 am Start

8.Fishing Tour in Cartagena

★ 4.0

Private fishing trip from Cartagena with included gear, captain and snacks. Target native fish, plus optional Islas de Rosario stop.

“We didn’t get a change to fish the boat crew just threw a line out without bait and used boat to drive around slow. It’s definitely not what I expected. Horrible fishing experience”

5 reviews5 to 6 hours (approx.)From $1,056.00by Boats4U

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