Bazurto Market Adventure

Explore this 40-year-old market, an exotic maze filled with vibrant characters and colors. Starting from Centenario Park, located in the heart of the city, you will learn about the history of Bazurto through the decades.

Take local transportation and explore the Barrio Chino, the neighborhood next to Bazurto, known for its striking street art, where we can admire various artistic expressions that narrate the history of our Afro-descendant culture.
 

Next, we will visit El Cachón’s workshop, a skilled metalworker known for his unique metal-shaping techniques. His workshop is one of the oldest in the market, carrying a rich history of craftsmanship.
 

We will then stop by the Yerbatero, where the fusion of Indigenous and Afro traditions is powerfully reflected in popular botany—relying on plants and ointments rather than conventional medicine to treat everyday ailments.

As we continue exploring the market, we will meet Edward, the champeta criolla expert, who will introduce us to popular music and its diverse rhythms, with a special focus on champeta—one of the region’s most beloved genres.
 

Along the way, you will taste local cuisine and learn about its key ingredients. You will also sample endemic Caribbean fruits. After that, we will visit Cecilia’s restaurant, famous for appearing on Anthony Bourdain’s show, where you’ll experience Cecilia’s exceptional cooking skills.
 

Finally, the tour concludes at the workshop of Runner, a renowned local artist known for his vibrant creations, primarily used to announce parties and local events across Bolívar. His dedicated space showcases the essence of his art and its cultural significance.
 

Our experiences at Cartagena Insider always include a donation to Femcolombia, a non-profit organization that has supported Afro-descendant and Indigenous communities in their fight for land rights for years.