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15 Day Complete Colombia: Culture, Coffee & Coastline
15 Day Complete Colombia: Culture, Coffee & Coastline
Breathtaking jungle environments, rejuvenated cities, romantic strolls, and street-art masterpieces: This is modern Colombia. Surprised? Join us on this captivating tour through South America’s up-and-coming destination, and you’ll quickly learn that there’s plenty more where those wonders came from.
We begin in Bogotá, Colombia’s vibrant economic and political capital. After getting settled, explore the city’s spectacular salt cathedral before heading out to explore the city by night with a guide. Later, devote a day to Chingaza National Natural Park, a wild space on the edge of the Andes, where you’ll have the chance to see rare animals like the Andean condor, the páramo tapir, and maybe even a puma.
Next stop: the Risaralda department, Colombia’s coffee country. With the boutique Sazagua Hotel as your home base, you’ll have the chance to learn the secrets of Colombian cooking from the hotel’s resident chefs, ride the surrounding trails atop a Paso Fino horse, hike the scenic Valle de Cocora, and learn about the magic elixir so essential to local life on a private tour of a coffee plantation.
A short flight away lies your next stop: Medellín, a city once synonymous with violence that has transformed itself into one of Colombia’s safest and most beautiful cities within a generation. You’ll witness the “Colombian Miracle” first-hand with a local community leader on a private tour of Comuna 13, a once-lawless barrio that, through civic leadership and community pride, has become a haven for street artists, musicians, and families. Medellín is blessed with one of South America’s most enviable natural settings, as you’ll discover later on a full-day tour of the sparkling lakes and colonial towns of Antioquia, where you’ll encounter the massive 656-foot (200-meter) El Peñol rock formation and stroll the relaxed lakefront town of Guatapé.
From Medellín, the scene shifts north to the shores of the Caribbean Sea and Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona, a gorgeous slice of protected land in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Maria. Here, you’ll explore the park’s jungle-shrouded pathways with a private guide and discover the staggering variety of birdlife here on a guided bird-watching encounter through the fabled Minca region. Keep an eye peeled for hummingbirds, toucans, macaws, and hundreds of other species.
Last stop: Cartagena, the romantic “Venice of Colombia.” One of Latin America’s most popular honeymoon spots, this UNESCO-protected city’s cobblestone streets, and colonial walls cry out to be explored. You’ll do just that on a tour that begins at the Torre de Reloj entrance to the iconic Plaza de los Coches, where your private guide will regale you with tales from the city’s fascinating history as you walk its charming streets en route to the infamous Inquisition Palace.
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Santa Fe de Bogota is the complete name of the capital of Columbia, where modern skyscrapers tower over ancient and well preserved churches and Spanish colonial houses. The city was founded in 1538. It has many art museums from different periods, but the most interesting is the Gold Museum with a collection of over 23,000 pre-Columbian items and the surprising opening presentation. There are many good restaurants and night clubs. |
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Santa Fe de Bogota is the complete name of the capital of Columbia, where modern skyscrapers tower over ancient and well preserved churches and Spanish colonial houses. The city was founded in 1538. It has many art museums from different periods, but the most interesting is the Gold Museum with a collection of over 23,000 pre-Columbian items and the surprising opening presentation. There are many good restaurants and night clubs. |
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Santa Fe de Bogota is the complete name of the capital of Columbia, where modern skyscrapers tower over ancient and well preserved churches and Spanish colonial houses. The city was founded in 1538. It has many art museums from different periods, but the most interesting is the Gold Museum with a collection of over 23,000 pre-Columbian items and the surprising opening presentation. There are many good restaurants and night clubs. |
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Nestled in the Aburrá Valley and surrounded by the Andes mountains, Medellín offers a stunning backdrop for visitors and boasts a pleasant climate year-round, earning it the nickname "City of Eternal Spring." The city has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past few decades, evolving from a troubled past to a vibrant, innovative metropolis. Today, Medellín boasts a modern public transportation system, including the Metrocable, which provides breathtaking views of the city and connects to the lush Parque Arví, a popular destination for hiking and picnicking. There’s lots to do in Medellín with numerous museums, art galleries, and public spaces to visit, such as the Museo de Antioquia, located in the heart of the city, which features an extensive collection of works by the renowned Colombian artist Fernando Botero. Visitors can also explore the colorful street art in Comuna 13 with an interactive, open-air art tours through the neighborhood, highlighting the city's resilience and creativity. Medellín also hosts its annual Feria de las Flores (Festival of Flowers), bringing in tourists from around the world with its vibrant parades, flower displays, and cultural events. |
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Nestled in the Aburrá Valley and surrounded by the Andes mountains, Medellín offers a stunning backdrop for visitors and boasts a pleasant climate year-round, earning it the nickname "City of Eternal Spring." The city has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past few decades, evolving from a troubled past to a vibrant, innovative metropolis. Today, Medellín boasts a modern public transportation system, including the Metrocable, which provides breathtaking views of the city and connects to the lush Parque Arví, a popular destination for hiking and picnicking. There’s lots to do in Medellín with numerous museums, art galleries, and public spaces to visit, such as the Museo de Antioquia, located in the heart of the city, which features an extensive collection of works by the renowned Colombian artist Fernando Botero. Visitors can also explore the colorful street art in Comuna 13 with an interactive, open-air art tours through the neighborhood, highlighting the city's resilience and creativity. Medellín also hosts its annual Feria de las Flores (Festival of Flowers), bringing in tourists from around the world with its vibrant parades, flower displays, and cultural events. |
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Nestled in the Aburrá Valley and surrounded by the Andes mountains, Medellín offers a stunning backdrop for visitors and boasts a pleasant climate year-round, earning it the nickname "City of Eternal Spring." The city has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past few decades, evolving from a troubled past to a vibrant, innovative metropolis. Today, Medellín boasts a modern public transportation system, including the Metrocable, which provides breathtaking views of the city and connects to the lush Parque Arví, a popular destination for hiking and picnicking. There’s lots to do in Medellín with numerous museums, art galleries, and public spaces to visit, such as the Museo de Antioquia, located in the heart of the city, which features an extensive collection of works by the renowned Colombian artist Fernando Botero. Visitors can also explore the colorful street art in Comuna 13 with an interactive, open-air art tours through the neighborhood, highlighting the city's resilience and creativity. Medellín also hosts its annual Feria de las Flores (Festival of Flowers), bringing in tourists from around the world with its vibrant parades, flower displays, and cultural events. |
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A true gem on the Caribbean coast, the port city of Cartagena (Cartagena de Indias) welcomes visitors with its charming old town, colonial buildings, and exceptional beaches. A popular cruise ship stop, many seafarers find themselves honorary Cartagenans, as they stroll shady, cobblestone lanes and gaze upon impressive churches. Must-see attractions here include the dramatic fortress Castillo de San Felipe Barajas, Las Bóvedas Market (once a dungeon, now hosting souvenir stores), and the striking, 19th century Clock Tower Monument. |
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A true gem on the Caribbean coast, the port city of Cartagena (Cartagena de Indias) welcomes visitors with its charming old town, colonial buildings, and exceptional beaches. A popular cruise ship stop, many seafarers find themselves honorary Cartagenans, as they stroll shady, cobblestone lanes and gaze upon impressive churches. Must-see attractions here include the dramatic fortress Castillo de San Felipe Barajas, Las Bóvedas Market (once a dungeon, now hosting souvenir stores), and the striking, 19th century Clock Tower Monument. |
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A true gem on the Caribbean coast, the port city of Cartagena (Cartagena de Indias) welcomes visitors with its charming old town, colonial buildings, and exceptional beaches. A popular cruise ship stop, many seafarers find themselves honorary Cartagenans, as they stroll shady, cobblestone lanes and gaze upon impressive churches. Must-see attractions here include the dramatic fortress Castillo de San Felipe Barajas, Las Bóvedas Market (once a dungeon, now hosting souvenir stores), and the striking, 19th century Clock Tower Monument. |
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02/22/19 - 12/31/26 |
Starting At $8,835 |
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