Paula & Chris
Discover Colombia
Bogotá
The capital of Colombia is located in one of the six regions of the country, the Andean Region, which is located throughout the center of the Colombian territory. In the Cundiboyacense plateau and on the savanna that bears its name at an altitude or elevation of 2,600 meters above the sea level. Bogotá’s cuisine is also worth sampling and enjoying. Bogotá offers an extensive selection of local and foreign foods that are widely recognized as some of the best in Latin America. RECOMENDATIONS: Lodging: We recommend staying in the following neighborhoods: El Chicó, Usaquén, La Cabrera and Zona G. How much time I need in Bogotá? 2-Days - 4-Days.
Pereira
Pereira is part of the territory in 2011 UNESCO declared World Heritage Site: the Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia. Colombia is recognized worldwide due to this grain, whose high quality has made it an authentic symbol of the identity of Colombians. The coffee region, offers a spectacle thanks to the intense green of the mountains where the coffee plantations are located. RECOMENDATIONS: Coffee Plantation Tour: Enjoy unforgettable experiences around the fascinating world of specialty coffee. Let yourself be guided by the expert growers of Colombia’s most award winning coffee. https://www.cafesanalberto.com/en/product/coffee-premium-tour-with-immersion-in-brewing-methods/
Salento and the Cocora Valley
Salento is one of the towns that make up Colombia’s eje cafetero (coffee triangle). Sitting at 6,200 feet above sea level, the area has perfect conditions for growing some of the world’s best coffee beans. COCORA VALLEY: With its mountains, rivers and palm trees, this is one of the most beautiful natural enclaves in the Coffee Region Cultural Landscape. There, you can go fishing, trekking or horse riding. You can even go camping in this magnificent place. RECOMMENDATIONS: How much time I need? 1-Day Tour or you can spend the night in Salento
Cartagena
This fabulous destination holds the secrets of history within its walled city, on its balconies, and in the narrow stone walkways that inspired author Gabriel García Márquez, who was received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1982. Framed by its stunning bay, Cartagena de Indias is one of the most beautiful, well-preserved cities in the Americas; a treasure that is currently one of the most heavily frequented tourist destinations in Colombia. RECOMMNEDATIONS: Lodging: We recommend staying in Cartagena's Old Town Area. How much time I need in Cartagena? 2- 4 Days.
Santa Marta
Santa Marta is pure flavor. The city's diversity is evident in its landscape, people, and each and every aspect of its culture; it is a destination that truly embraces its visitors and makes them feel at home. There are also about 30,000 people from the KOGI, ARHUACO, KANKUAMO, and WIWA indigenous ethnic groups that live in Santa Marta. In fact, Unesco declared the area a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site in 1979. Santa Marta is a great city for you to explore some main attractions, CIUDAD PERDIDA, and the TAYRONA PARK. RECOMMNEDATIONS: How much time I need in the Park? 2-3 days if you are just visiting the city. 4-8 days if you are going to the Tayrona Park and/or La Ciudad Perdida.
Ciudad Perdida
Ciudad Perdida or in ensligh The Lost City is located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombia. The diversity of fauna and flora of the road, the opportunity to interact with the indigenous communities that inhabit it and the conditions of the trail, have made the tour to the Lost City one of the best treks in South America. You will also have the opportunity to have direct contact with the Kogui; who still preserve the traditions of the Tayronas, the first inhabitants of the Lost City. RECOMMENDATIONS How much time I need in Ciudad Perdida? 4-6 Days There are tours that provide transportation from Santa Marta to Ciudad Perdida (round trip)
Tayrona National Park
If you've every daydreamed about what it would be like to stroll barefoot on a beach of soft, white sand, with waves of turquoise, crystalline waters lapping at your feet, enveloping you with a sense of peace and serenity, you are going to want to visit the Tayrona National Natural Park, included among the world's most beautiful destinations by Condé Nast Traveler magazine and British newspaper The Guardian. If you're interested in trekking the paths walked by the local indigenous communities hundreds of years ago, don't miss a visit to Pueblito Tayrona. There, you can follow trails of large carved stone and marvel at ancient stone stairways and bridges. RECOMMENDATIONS Lodging: You can camp in the park (You can rent the equipment from there) or staying in the hotels close to the park if you want to have a relaxing vacation in a resort. How much time I need in the Park? At least 2 days. There are tours that provide transportation from Santa Marta to the Tayrona Park.