The 5 Fishing Trips in Colombia Worth Your Morning

1.Mangrove Eco Tour & Fishing with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 185 reviews · 2 hours · from $55Our pick

Travel from Cartagena to La Boquilla for a two-hour boat tour led by local bilingual guides such as Yeimy, Jamie, or Andres. Expect a peaceful mangrove ride, a stop at Fisherman Island, traditional net and crab fishing, ecological insight, a natural drink, and a taste of Afro-Colombian music and dance.

“Great tour, professional and personable. Was Greta for family and kids (12, 10). Loved the stories and seeing the mangroves and a unique ecosystem. Lots to see and understand the changing environment. Kids loved it. Ask to end by seeing the sunset on the beach. Loved it”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $89Top rated

Travel from Cartagena to La Boquilla and the Ciénega de la Virgen lagoon for a private canoe trip with local guides such as Andrés or John. Learn to cast a weighted net, set crab traps, spot birds, and explore mangrove channels. Finish with fish, chicken, or vegetarian lunch by the beach, with optional island and crab-cooking stops.

“Overall, it was a great trip! We're so glad we did it. The kids loved the experience. We caught 7 crabs and then had it for lunch. We also tried fishing like the locals do it. It's much harder than it looks! The mangroves were quite something and very interesting. Def. worth the trip. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable too. The trip organizers were very organized and responsive. We received the picture of the car that would pick us up along with the guide, so we knew who we were looking for. Must do!”

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3.Typical lunch on beach, mangrove tour & fishing with natives

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 79 reviews · 4 hours · from $84

Leave Cartagena for La Boquilla, where a bilingual local guide leads you through mangroves, Fisherman Island, and an artisanal fishing lesson. You can try casting a net and setting crab pots before eating fried fish, coconut rice, patacones, salad, and fish soup by the sea. Guides such as Yeimy, Jamie, and Yamil are praised for their warmth and English skills.

“This tour was fantastic! The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and we had a great time with her! Highly recommend for a wonderful cultural experience.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 3 hours · from $49Best value

From Cartagena’s Crespo district, guide Alex or Luis takes you to La Boquilla for a private three-hour outing through mangrove channels, traditional net fishing, a village walk, and an Afro-Caribbean seafood lunch. Expect a local, hands-on trip rather than a polished sightseeing show, with English or Spanish guiding available.

“Everything was just as described, our guide was knowledgeable and easy to talk to about anything. 10/10”

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5.Cartagena Fishing, Crabbing, Birdwatching Experience + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours · from $79

Meet your English-speaking guide and local fisherman at Restaurante El Ñato in La Boquilla. Paddle through Ciénega de la Virgen, learn traditional net fishing and crabbing, watch for herons and pelicans, then enjoy fish or chicken at a beachfront restaurant. Guides may include Jon, Andre, Erika, or Elias.

“aprender de cerca y de la experiencia del señor Elias, valoriza la actividad del pescador y de lo que implica tener este producto en la mesa. Recomendado 10000%”

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