Boxing Clever in Cartagena.
This 5-day boxing vacation in Cartagena, packs a punch with tropical beaches and culinary treats thrown in for good measure.
The Lowdown.
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 matchup that will be a big hit when you tell the folks back home all a-bout it.
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
Your Itinerary at a Glance.
Day 1 — Welcome to the Neighbourhood.
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.
Includes:
Private transfer to your boutique bolthole.
Stay / Choose from:
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 couples
Activity / Ceviche and cocktail tour.
Day 2 — A Palenque Punch Up.
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 o boxing and the wonderful musicians that give Palenque it’s 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.
Includes:
Boxing Cultural Exchange #1: Palenque A local feast with homegrown boxing heroes. Activities /Latin Dance Class Activities / Dancing at Café Havana Eat / Dinner and Drinks at Demente
Day 3 — Box & The Beach.
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.
Includes:
Boxing Cultural Exchange #2: Bernardo Caraballo Gym
Activity / Recovery Island Hopping Session
Day 4 — Workout & Cool Down.
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.
Includes: Boxing Cultural Exchange #3: A Grass Roots Gym in the Hood Eat / Detox brunch at Oh La La Café Bistró and Tasting menu at Carmen Cartagena.
Day 5 — Hasta Luego.
You just have enough time for some last-minute shopping and a quick street food snack before catching your flight back home.
Includes: Some last-minute Shopping and transfer to the Airport
FAQs
What’s Included on this journey?
4-nights accommodation in luxury hotels.
Five meals a day.
Airport transfers and domestic flights.
Seven scheduled various activities.
Bilingual guides & concierges.
Insurance.
What’s not included on this journey?
Tips and gratuities.
International flights.
Who will enjoy this journey?
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.
Is this a private or shared journey?
This is a private journey organized for you and your group.
What time does the journey depart and return?
Subject to your availability.
Let’s Get Planning.
All of our signature Colombian journeys have been designed for the most demanding of international travelers but our team loves to rip up the script and get to work on a 100% tailor-made journey that will take your visit to Colombia to the next level.
With a little more information about your travel needs, we’ll be happy to draw up a completely bespoke vacation for you and your loved ones. All of our Colombian journeys start with a free consultation with one of our talented travel advisors.
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