The tour begins at the emblematic Plaza del Centenario, in the heart of the Historic Center of Ciénaga, where the expert guide awaits you to begin this experience. From there, you`ll board a bike taxi, which will be your companion throughout the tour. Together you`ll begin to explore the cobbled streets and the most authentic corners of the municipality, while sharing stories, anecdotes, and curiosities about the city and its connection with Gabriel García Márquez and magical realism.
As you progress, you`ll discover the majesty of the Templete de la Independencia, witness to the history of regional freedom, and the imposing Church of San Juan Bautista, which reflects centuries of religious tradition in Ciénaga. The tour then continues through the old railway station, evoking the time when the city was a key commercial center in the Colombian Caribbean, and in front of the Casa de Jorge Isaacs, which invites you to imagine the literature and memories that inspired the author of María.
Every street and every facade has a story to tell: from the enigmatic Casa del Diablo to the Palacio Azul, passing by the Monument to Tomasita`s Revenge, where local legends intertwine with history. You will also learn about the cultural importance of the Masonic Lodge and other emblematic spaces that have marked the social and heritage life of the city.
The tour concludes by returning to the Plaza del Centenario, where you can stop to contemplate the historical and cultural richness of Ciénaga, understanding why this Colombian Heritage Town remains a benchmark of magical realism and the tradition of the Colombian Caribbean.