This is so much more than your typical wellness escape. This 5-day Cartagena itinerary is about getting up close and physical with the Cartagena locals, whilst celebrating the art of boxing in Colombia, one of the world’s most beautiful travel destinations.
Trade your cashmere gloves for some boxing guantes and fight the power in the grass-roots boxing gyms of Cartagena, Colombia!
Colombia’s most creative travel agency, This is Colombia, has crafted a unique boxing adventure designed for heavyweight travelers who are done with the whole yoga retreat thing.
Much like Colombia, boxing is shedding its reputation as being violent and dangerous and is fast becoming the coolest trend to get hooked on.
F**** the gym and the whole ‘get the perfect bikini body’ B.S., you’ll get to work out with local trainers in a variety of world champion-producing gyms and reward your hard work with some traditional holiday trophies.
This Is Colombia’s talented travel team have balanced every training session with a cultural or beach activity to strike a perfectly heavyweight vacation match up that will be a big hit when you tell the folks back home all a-bout it.
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What We Love
- The one-up value of this unique, wellness vacation. We’ll bet our bottom dollar your amigos have never seen an itinerary which combines sparring with barring in one swoop
- Leaving more than just a dirty carbon footprint behind when you travel. This trip is about connecting good people that want to do great things. Your money helps support local boxing gyms that train kids looking to find their focus in the ring and keep them away from gangs
- Punching your way through sweaty boxing sessions and beach encounters in the same day
- Uncovering a new side to Colombia’s hottest new travel destination. There is so more to Cartagena than the colonial city centre
- Having a team of local professionals to up your game and help you get the most from your workout
- Being able to tailor your trip with a dedicated travel advisor, someone who wants to understand the ingredients that make a perfect vacation for you and your group
- Getting under the skin of the city and getting in tune with its local vibe
- Rewarding your hard work with fantastic foodie experiences and culinary treats
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At A Glance
Day 1 | Welcome to the Neighbourhood
Transfer to Your Boutique Bolthole
Choose from the following:
Casa Higo: A Colonial casa with a touch of French chic (7-14 people)
Casa Pombo: Stunning house and surrounds for groups (5-32 people)
Hotel Casa San Agustin: A high-flyer boutique hotel that’s great for couplesWelcome to Cartagena
Day 2 | A Palenque Punch Up
Boxing Cultural Exchange #1: Palenque
A local feast with homegrown boxing heroes
Latin Dance Class
Dinner and Drinks at Demente
Dancing at Cafe Havana
Day 3 | Box & The Beach
Boxing Cultural Exchange #2: Bernando Carabello Gym
Recovery Island Hopping SessionDay 4 | Work Out & Cool Down
Boxing Cultural Exchange #3: A Grass Roots Gym in the Hood
Detox brunch at Oh La La Café Bistrot
Soothing massage and detox facial
Tasting menu at Carmen Cartagena
Day 5 | Hasta Luego
Some last-minute Shopping
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Who Will Enjoy It
Early-adopters looking to tick off the newest holiday destination and sports craze in one big hit. If you’re a cultural nut who craves a work out with some Caribbean beach sparkle thrown in, then this itinerary is for you
Ideal Length: 4 nights, 5 days
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The Details
Days: 5
Duration: 4 nights
From $1,500 per person
From $1,850 per person (high season) ?Dec 15-Jan 15
Phone Number: +1 (347) 871-7997 | +57 318 516 7767
Rating: TIC Rating
Rating: Trip Advisor
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The Lowdown
Boxing Clever in Cartagena
Boxing Clever in Cartagena
Day 1 | Welcome to Cartagena
Arrive and get settled into your colonial house or hotel. A local guide will line your stomach with some scintillating ceviche and some tropical cocktails in some of the city’s coolest hangouts. Your first night is all about getting into the Caribbean swing of things.Day 2 | Welcome to the Jungle
Learn of Palenque’s fighting traditional with a sparring session with one of the town’s most successful female boxers. This tiny village produced Colombia’s first world champion, Antonio Cervantes, also known as “Kid Pambelé”. Meet the kids looking to fight their way towards a better future through the discipline of boxing and the wonderful musicians that give Palenque its unmistakable African rhythms. Finish off on a foodie high with a traditional protein-packed lunch with the locals before heading back to Cartagena. In the evening, you’ll be switching to your dancing shoes for a Latin Dance class to get you into the Caribbean groove.Day 3 | City & Islands
Get a work out in the gym where the likes of Colombian fighter, Paola Riojas, made a name for herself. This is the mecca of Cartagena boxing. Box with the best local trainer and translator by your side. Change holiday shifts with a late morning spot of island hopping in your own private speedboat or yacht, before settling down for an incredible 3-course meal at a luxury beach retreat, far from the tourist rif-raf.Day 4 | From Hood to Spa
Time for one final workout in one of the few remaining barrio gyms. Anibal Gonzalez trains men, women and children in the humblest of rings. You’ll get to help the next generation of boxers find their feet by donating your Cartagena boxing gloves at the end of your session. After a healthy pick-me-up-brunch, head to Cartagena’s most luxury spa for much-needed massage and invigorating facial.
Day 5 — Depart Cartagena
You just have enough time for some last-minute shopping and a quick street food snack before catching your flight back home. -
WHY THIS IS CARTAGENA
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With Us, Colombia's Yours
After putting Cartagena on the map we've embarked on our next act to connect our…
Go Bespoke
Our talented team of travel advisors thrives on left-field requests and strives …
Quality Assurance
All the tours and tailor-made trips that make it into our list have been hand-pi…
Insider Intel
Our team of talented travel advisors are here on-the-ground 24/7, all-year-round…
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With Us, Colombia's Yours
After putting Cartagena on the map we've embarked on our next act to connect our visitors with some of the most amazing places and experiences in Colombia. Our team of 21st century Humboldt's have explored every corner of this fascinating country to help good people do great things with a selection of unbeatable tailor-made experiences built with modern and adventurous travelers in mind. For unrivaled knowledge of Cartagena and beyond, This Is Cartagena's talented team of travel advisors is a right place to start for an unbeatable holiday in Colombia
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Go Bespoke
Our talented team of travel advisors thrives on left-field requests and strives to make your Cartagena travel dreams a reality. Aside from being fully certified, our team of bilingual guides, concierges and hosts aim to go above and beyond to ensure you have the best Cartagena vacation imaginable. We're here to help good people do great things, which means creating meaningful connections and transformations through travel. Your concierge will make sure you meet the people that will elevate your trip beyond your expectations
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Quality Assurance
All the tours and tailor-made trips that make it into our list have been hand-picked or created by our team of talented travel experts. This Is Cartagena champion's regenerative and sustainable tourism that's good for the visitor and good for the destination. We celebrate what makes a destination unique by collaborating with local, independent providers, the personalities that make Cartagena and Colombia so incredible and work with them to ensure the very highest service levels to guarantee a better vacay in every way
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Insider Intel
Our team of talented travel advisors are here on-the-ground 24/7, all-year-round and really do know Cartagena and Colombia better than anyone else. We know everyone and everything there is to know in town and love to introduce visitors to the types of personalities that will make your trip to Colombia extra special. We're storytellers at heart and enjoy creating unforgettable travel tales with good people that want to do great things. We've got the lowdown on what's happening in the city and know all of those off-the-beaten path places that will allow you to leave the tourist trail to everyone else
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