Bogota’s beautiful cityscape awaits! The morning sees an exciting visit to Paloquemao Market, one of the largest in Colombia, with its incredible variety of flowers, exotic fruits, vegetables, medicinal herbs, and traditional food. This is a cultural experience to remember and an opportunity to sample some tasty bites! From here, we head to La Candelaria to view colorful colonial-style architecture. Afterward, we’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and stroll through Plaza de Bolivar, flanked by important buildings like City Hall, the Congressional Palace, and Independence House. Depending on the day, a visit to the Gold Museum or the Botero Museum may be on the cards!

* Appropriate dress may be required for visits to church buildings.

On this day, you’ll be transferred to the airport where you’ll board your flight to Medellín! Upon arriving in the “City of Eternal Spring”, one of our team members will greet you and take you on a tour of this fascinating metropolis. They’ll share historical information about how the city began investing in public education and infrastructure in the era that began shortly after the turn of the millennium following the end of Pablo Escobar’s reign. Later, you’ll be dropped off at your 4-star hotel.

The City of Medellin is experiencing a vibrant and colorful renaissance. This metropolis was once a famous hub for cartel activity, but today, it is a world leader in innovation, thanks to key investments in education, infrastructure, and technology. On this day, you’ll tour the world renowned Comuna 13, a neighborhood filled with beautiful graffiti, artisan shops, cafés, and lined with breakdancers and street performers. It has become a very exciting touristic destination. Enjoy the maze of escalators that guide you through this remarkable district where you can feel the social transformation that Medellin has undergone.

Today, you’ll explore the village of Guatapé and the imposing Peñol Boulder, located about 49 mi (79 km) from the center of Medellin and surrounded by a man-made lake that was created in the 1970s. This picturesque village is home to a rainbow of artistic murals and colorful cobblestone sidewalks. A favorite tourist destination, the remarkable views from atop the Boulder, make the dramatic climb every bit worth the while. Lunch and all entrance fees are included with today’s itinerary.

Today, it’s on to Cartagena. Our transfer service will meet you at your hotel and take you to the airport. There, you’ll catch your flight to sunny Cartagena. Upon arrival, one of our team members will meet you and take you to your accommodations. They’ll assist you with your check-in. Afterward, prepare for a private guided tour of Cartagena. You’ll visit sites like the Convento de la Popa, a small wooden chapel built in the 17^th century and the highest point in the city. Later, you’ll check out the Castillo de San Felipe, an impressive fortress with a complex system of tunnels. Afterwards you’ll walk through Las Bóvedas, this 18^th century military battery is now a tourist attraction, lined with wonderful handicraft and artisanal stalls where you can pick up art, jewelry, clothing, and souvenirs.

* Appropriate dress for men and women is required for visits to church-related buildings.

La Boquilla is an old fishing village located just 20 minutes north of Cartagena. The community’s inhabitants are descendants of what was once an Afro-Colombian slave colony. Today, the residents of La Boquilla are guardians of the lush mangrove swamps, which are protected from the Caribbean Sea by a narrow peninsula. The tour offers visitors the chance to ride aboard a traditional wooden canoe and navigate the intricate tunnels of the mangroves, where one can view fascinating fauna and flora.

Afterwards, we visit a drumming workshop and learn the distinct qualities of different Colombian and Caribbean style music like Cumbia, Bullerengue, Mapalé, and Champeta.

Today, we bid farewell. A member of our team will pick you up from your hotel and escort you to the airport, where you’ll catch your flight home or to your next destination.