Private tour in Cartagena Jhon R
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My name is Jhon, I was born and grown up in a small town named Buenavista, in Cordoba department that is located in the Caribbean region. My father and mother took care of me until I was 15 years old. Then, I moved to Cartagena to finish my secondary, after graduating I was enlisted in the army when I was 19 years old, at present I am 59. My family is big, I have eight brothers and two sisters, and we are all a live, I am very happy and give thanks my parents for everything they did for us, and God for his blessing. After leaving for the army, I started working for an industrial company for 15 years, after I stop working in there, and studied tourism and I graduated as a professional tour guide. Today, I am 17 years of experiences as a local guide and national guide, since Cartagena is a privileged city of Colombia as a cruise ship destination, I enjoy leading travelers when they arrive in each season in my city. This is the job I was searching for my life and now, it became true. I love Cartagena de Indias, it is my best city, its charms are magical, with its colonial houses, streets, walls, history, myths and legends but its friendly and nice people are spectacular sharing their culture with guests. As a local guide, I love so much this career, I have a lot experiences and knowledge of this activity, my attitude and my entire availability are parts of my job, I work with great enthusiasm, I always enjoy giving to my visitors the best of me when I lead them in my enchanting and magical city, I am well known as a local guide. I am doing well every time I assist travelers, always looking after them. My goal in life, is to become one of the best local guide by ToursByLocals in this amazing City. Each happy customer for me is the success for our local community to improve its economy, now you have the choice to know more about me and Cartagena, I encourage you to take the best tour and make the decision to discover the colonial city of Cartagena , you can't miss this marvelous and astonishing place, I will be waiting for you with great kindly anytime. I look forward to give you the best and show you the awesome World Heritage Site of Colombia. My country is the first on earth about biodiversity and the happiest territory in South America and Cartagena the first Destination, now you are ready to come and explore it. I hope to see you soon in Cartagena!¡ Trained by Aquila International. I am a Licensed Colombian Guide and I am able to Guide in my Country.
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At the time of the colony, Cartagena de Indias became the main trading port in the New World. Indigenous traded Goods, like gold, Emeralds, silver, mother of pearl, the most valuable treasure. These jewels fell into the hands of the spanish Conquistadores and the Emerald was prized for its sparkling green color. Cartagena de Indias was founded by the spanish conquistador, Don Pedro de Heredia in 1533. Today the Old City, is Amazing and unique site, its beauty has no comparison with its colonial houses, balconies, narrow streets, history, mith and legend. This tour will give you an opportunity to discover more about this precious stone with a local guide. Follow the footsteps of the past and join me as we deliver into the fascinating history of this stone and its everlasting impact on Colombia.
Jhon was amazing! He contacted me prior and gave me excellent meeting instructions. He adapted when we asked to detour slightly and still met all the highlights we’d requested for the tour! Our driver was amazing, as was Jhon’s great history of Cartagena! We weren’t rushed, saw everything and went to all the best places!! It was just perfect!! It was an amazing memory for my niece and myself!
Jhon Elias was a fabulous tour guide. His English was excellent and his love of Cartagena very apparent. He took us to the Emerald Museum which was fascinating. We even purchased two pieces of jewelry to remind us of Cartagena. His wife was an excellent driver and very helpful in the Emerald Museum. We will use Jhon again when we visit Cartagena.
Jhon was an extremely accommodating & knowledgeable guide. We shopped for emeralds and ended up going back to the first place we visited (Mr. Emerald) to purchase. Jhon made sure we were there at the opening at 9:30 AM and had no problem taking us back. We toured the La Popa Monastery, Gold Museum, and Inquisition Palace. Jhon was very informative. Would do this again with Jhon in a New York minute. Too bad we only had 4 hours in Cartagena. We were amazed at the traffic and how well we got around.
Pick up /drop off at the Port or ship Terminal. Photo Stop at the Fortress of San Felipe. Shopping Opportunity at the Dungeons - Biggest handicraft Market. Walk around in the Old City and Options for Shopping in: Local designer Boutique. Emerald Museum( Joyería Caribe) The biggest exibition of the emerald stone and shopping center.
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1-2 People: I will provide a comfortable vehicle with full air conditioning car( Renault). If your group is bigger, please let me know to quote the proper tansport.
Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia
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