El Totumo Volcano Mud Bath

Totumo Volcano (El Totumo) ranks among Cartagena’s most popular day trips. A small volcanic caldera has become a top attraction, a naturally heated bath of grayish brown silt.

After bobbing around in the soupy mix, head to the lagoon next door to wash off the mineral-rich mud, thought to have therapeutic properties.

El Totumo is a small volcano containing thick bubbling mud that you can bathe in and it’s located just outside of Cartagena.

You climb inside the hill-like vat where you’ll float in the mud and even have the option of getting a quick massage.

Give your camera or cell phones to the guy who takes photos of tourists covered in mud if you want a pic.

At the end of your skin-soothing mud bath, there are local ladies who’ll scrub you down in the lake.

Just remember, everyone expects a tip, but it’s all in good fun and totally worth it.