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Discover Bogota, the capital and its cultural sites. Then, visit the authentic villages of Villa de Leyva and Barichara and discover its local traditions before heading to the Coffee Region where you can enjoy its green sceneries and learn more about the coffee-making process. Then, visit Cartagena to find out more about its gastronomy and history before spending some relaxing time in Baru Island.
Welcome to Colombia! Arrival at Bogota El Dorado International airport. Transfer to your hotel in the Candelaria district and free time to enjoy at your own pace Colombia´s capital city where modern districts and historic center, urban architecture and green parks stand alongside. Welcome to Colombia! Arrival at Bogota El Dorado International airport. Transfer to your hotel in the Candelaria district and free time to enjoy at your own pace Colombia´s capital city where modern districts and historic center, urban architecture and green parks stand alongside. Read more
Full day to explore Colombia´s capital city of Bogota, known for its colonial and authentic atmosphere. Walking through its cobblestoned streets, you will discover colorful restored colonial mansions, splendid carved wooden balconies as well as churches built in baroque style. Today, you'll visit: Cerro de Monserrate, a 3152m peak flanking the city´s east. From there, enjoy a stunning view over the city. Its top is accessible by cable car or by funicular railway. The Plaza de la Concordia, a lovely covered local market where you can taste many new exotic fruits. The Botero Museum: it is dedicated to the most famous Colombian artist, Fernando Botero. The Museum contains both his works (around a hundred of drawings, paintings and sculptures) as well as his private collection with no less than 85 masterpieces of well known artists, such as Dali, Renoir, Chagall, Picasso, Miro ... The Bolivar Square surrounded by Bogota´s grandest buildings, including the Town Hall, the Palace of Justice, Primatial Cathedral, Congress Building... Note: walking tour in the Candelaria colonial center (3 to 4 hours walking in the city). A vehicle is included for the visit of Montserrate. Read more
Departure for the Boyaca department. Along the way you will stop at Nemocón Salt Mine, located thirty minutes from Zipaquira. There, 80 meters underground, you will cross 1600 meters of tunnels through which between 1816 and 1968, eight million tons of salt were extracted. Many optical effects caused by the dissolved rock salt show no less than 28 mirrors. Among the impressive attractions: the room of the chapel where there is a huge 1,300 kilos stone symbolizing the world, or the salt crystal of 1600 kilos cut into heart shape. Arrival at Villa de Leyva and check-in at your hotel. Note 1 : 5 to 6 hours drive during the day Note 2 : Free visit of the sites, guide is not included. Read more
Visit of the historical and cultural center of Villa de Leyva. Along the cobbled streets, you will discover the following sites: - The living places of the heroes of the Independence of Colombia (Casa Antonio Nariño and Casa Antonio Ricaurte) - El Carmen Church, which houses a small (but remarkable) museum of religious art with beautiful goldsmiths' work from the colonial era. - The Plaza Mayor, with an area of 14,000m2, is one of the largest paved squares in America. - Later, in the surroundings of Villa de Leyva, you will visit the Convent of Santo Ecce Homo, founded in 1620 by Dominican monks. The buildings of this monastery display many fossils dotted in stone. The original chapel has an impressive golden altar, while religious objects and works of art from the 16th to the 19th century are displayed. Note 1: 2 hours walk. Departure for the north-central department of Santander with its beautiful craggy mountains and its powerful waterfalls and rivers. Installation in the hotel in Barichara, considered as one of the most beautiful villages of Colombia. Note: Approximately 5-6 hours drive. Read more
Let´s go for a walk through the cactus and the bucolic landscapes of the Camino Real path. This old paved trail was, during pre-Colombian time, the main road for the Guane indigenous people. Then, you will reach the village of Guane, where you will take the time to discover colonial architecture. Note 1: 3 to 4 one-way hike, level: medium Note 2: about 30 minutes drive back. You will visit Barichara, considered as one of the most beautiful cities in Colombia. You will walk among the cobbled streets, visit the churches (Cathedral of Immaculate Conception and Santa Barbara Church) and discover the local workshops (stone carvers, cigar factory, etc…). During the visit of Barichara, you will be able to try « hormigas culonas » (grilled ants), the local speciality. On menu : history and explanations of this local tradition, preparation, cooking and tasting of ants with a corn specialty (like a delicious arepa from the Santander region.) and a fresh fruit juice. The walk will end at the watchtower which offers a splendid panorama over the Rio Suarez and the Cordillera de los Cobardes. Note : The city tour will be entirely on foot. Approximately 3 hours. Read more
Early morning, departure for another day in the heart of the Santander department. Enjoy the impressive scenery of the Chicamocha Canyon. Return to Bucaramanga airport. Domestic flight to Pereira (on request, please contact us). Welcome to the « Coffee Triangle », including the departments of Caldas, Risaralda and Quindío, which together make up the heart of the Zona Cafetera, also called the Eje Cafetero. This area is famous for growing and producing the majority of the Colombian coffee, considered by some as the best coffee in the world. Transfer to your hotel in Salento. Coffee plantation visit. Inside a typical “finca”, you will learn everything about coffee. The production is as complex and sophisticated as wine. On site you will have the opportunity to walk among the coffee trees and to be introduced to the process of harvesting and roasting, before enjoying the drink produced on site. Read more
Delve deep into this Colombia´s beautiful area. This day will be dedicated to the discovery of the scenic landscapes and small villages: - Hiking tour past the soaring wax-palm trees in lush Cocora Valley - Lunch break - Visit of Salento: panoramic tour, discovery of the local architecture with its houses made of bamboo - Stop at Filandia village : another colourful village known for its handscraft shops. Read more
Transfer to Pereira airport for your domestic flight. Domestic flight to Cartagena (optional, please contact us). Arrival in Cartagena de Indias, the undisputed queen of the Caribbean coast, a city of romance, legends and superbly preserved beauty lying within an impressive 13km of centuries-old colonial stone walls. Cartagena's old town is a Unesco World Heritage site – a maze of cobbled alleys, balconies covered in bougainvillea, and massive churches that cast their shadows across the plazas. Transfer to your hotel in the historical center. Cartagena is a place where the Carribean magic is felt in the gastronomy. Today, you learn step by step how to make a delicious ceviche acompanied by patacones y plantain crisps. The ceviche can be with mango or fish. You also learn how to make a passion fruit limonade, so that you can surprise all your guests back home! Note : approximately 1 hour Read more
Half day dedicated to the visit of the main historic and cultural sites around Cartagena: - The Convent of the Popa: perched on a hill that embraces the whole bay, this monastery houses a beautiful patio, a colonial museum and a chapel dedicated to the Virgen de la Candelaria. - Panoramic View from the Castle of San Felipe Barajas: at the doors of the colonial city, it is one of the greatest strongholds ever built by the Spanish Army. The view of the city is impressive. In the afternoon you go on a gastronomical adventure in the streets of Cartagena. You get to discover Colombian food the “local” way, the real meals that the Cartageneros love! Whether you are looking for a snack or something more substantial, a healthy starter or a sweet dessert, the streets of Cartagena offer everything! This is one of the best ways to get an insight into the daily life and culture of the local people. The visit will allow you a more personal contact with the authentic Cartagena, with street vendors filling your bellies with their delights and warming your hearts with their hospitality! You will taste tropical fruits, arepas, buñuelos, chicharrones, limonada and other cocadas... Note: About 2 hours Read more
Transfer between your hotel and the port of Cartagena. Transfer to Baru Island. Transfer to you hotel and end of the day free. Note: about 1H30 drive. Arrival and installation in your room. The rest of the day will be yours to relax and swim in the crystalline water of the Caribbean sea...Don't hesitate to ask your hotel about all the activities they offer, to make the most of your stay on the island. Read more
A whole day of relaxation in Baru and its crystalline Caribbean waters, in the south of Cartagena. Make the most of those days to relax, swim into the transparent waters and get tanned while drinking a delicious tropical cocktail. Many activities are organized by the hotel, you can book according to your will: visit of the other islands nearby, exploration of the mangrove, astronomical observation, yoga classes on the beach, diving or snorkeling? You have a lot of options ! At nightfall, have a swim in the illuminated waters by the bioluminescent plankton, this is an incredible experience ! Read more
You enjoy a beautiful morning in Baru, then transfer back to Cartagena de Indias. Transfer to Cartagena. Note: about 1H30 drive. Connection for your international flight. You enjoy a beautiful morning in Baru, then transfer back to Cartagena de Indias. Transfer to Cartagena. Note: about 1H30 drive. Connection for your international flight. Read more
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