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Colombia.
Bogotá
Villa de Leyva
Barichara
Coffee Region
Tayrona
Cartagena
Bogota.
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Welcome to Bogotá! Located at 2,640 meters (8,660 feet) in the Andes, it is the cultural, economic, and political center of Colombia. With 8 million of inhabitants, Bogotá is a dynamic and modern metropole with numerous attractions, cultural events, and a thriving nightlife. The historic district can be found at La Candelaria, a pleasant quarter of cafés, churches, and museums.
Bogota.
Gold Museum, Museo Botero, Maché De Palo Quemao, La Candelaria.
After breakfast at your hotel, you will have a whole day to explore some of the most attractive places of Bogotá. Visit Bogotá’s largest food market: Paloquemao! This typical market serves as the supplier for most of the city's best restaurants, being a real labyrinth of odors and flavors. Continue exploring La Candelaria, the heart of the historical center and first neighborhood of the city. This is a lovely historic quarter full of churches, renowned museums, and cafés. In the afternoon, visit the Gold Museum (closed on Mondays) to see the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian gold objects. Next stop is the Botero Museum (closed on Tuesdays) where, paintings and sculptures of Colombia's most celebrated artist are exhibited with a private collection of Picasso and Braque.
Graffiti workshop with a local artist: Share his passion and do your own graffiti to take away! more »
Price: US$60 | Duration: 2h |
Empanadas workshop: Make a typical Colombian dish accompanied by a young Colombian chef (closed on weekends and holidays). more »
Price: US$11 | Duration: 0.5h |
Bogota, Villa De Leyva, Nemocón.
Plaza Mayor De Villa De Leyva.
This morning you will be transferred to Villa de Leyva. On the way, stop at the famous Nemocon salt mine, a place that will amaze you with its authenticity and its 80 meters tunnels under the ground. Its main attraction are the 28 brine mirrors in the dissolved salt rocks that produce a stunning visual effect. You will cross the huge galleries to discover the salt waterfall, stalactites, and salt stalagmites, as well as a chapel carved into the rock. Arrival at Villa de Leyva. You will explore the colonial village by taking a guided walking tour through the magnificent colonial buildings and its whitewashed walls, and cobblestone streets. Then discover the majestic Plaza Mayor (the largest in the country), its cafes and craft shops. To end the day, play “tejo”, a surprising traditional Colombian game!
Villa De Leyva, Raquira.
Tinjacá, Santo Ecce Homo Convent, El Fósil.
This morning, go to the Monasterio Ecce Homo to broaden your knowledge of the evangelization of the indigenous people. On your way, take part in a pottery workshop, a regional speciality. You take advantage of being close to the village of Raquira to discover pieces of handicrafts inside these colorful houses. You will then be welcomed in Tinjaca, in the workshop of Don Cesar, a specialist in the carving of the tagua seed, the "vegetable ivory" of the country. End the day with a last stop at the El Fosil Museum. A few tens of thousands of years ago, the entire region was covered by the sea, which explains the presence of fossils such as the chronosaurus, the largest marine reptile, which can be found in this museum.
The ancestral path Pinturas Rupestres de Sáchica: Walk on the ancestral path Pinturas Rupestres de Sáchica which invites you to walk between the valley and the rocky shelter. The route is punctuated by the sound of the river for a few kilometers, this harmonious and relaxing route leads to a beautiful archaeological site of pre-Columbian art with hundreds of symbols (Easy walking). more »
Price: US$9 | Duration: 2h |
Villa De Leyva.
Barichara.
Morning departure from Villa de Leyva to Barichara. Welcome to Barichara, a romantic and bohemian village in the Andes. Let our local guide take you through the narrow streets of the village and open the doors of the workshops of artists and artisans who have chosen to live in this haven of peace, where time has stood still. Accept our invitation to the heart of Colombian creativity! Perched on the top of the canyon of the Suarez River, with a privileged view of the region and an almost perfect climate, Barichara is surely the most beautiful village in Colombia but also a very beautiful representation of the colonial era. Its heritage and its architecture all in stone make it an original village, unique in its kind. Barichara is also the inspiration of talented artists who open the doors of their studios to anyone who wants to take away a magical and unforgettable memory of this region and its creative people.
Barichara, Guane.
Accompanied by your local guide, you will walk along the Camino Real, a charming little stone path under the acacias that once connected all the villages of the area. After two hours of walking, your steps will take you to the village of Guané. Return to Barichara in Tuc-Tuc, the local transport, and appreciate the landscapes of the canyon of Rio Suarez. Difference in altitude: 510 meters negative and progressive (beginning of the walk at Barichara 1340m - end of the walk at Guané at 830m). Free afternoon to enjoy Barichara at your own pace.
Painting workshop based on the colored region soils: Do you really have to be an artist to paint? Try your hand at creating a small painting thanks to the paintings made from the different colored soils of the region. more »
Price: US$51 | Duration: 1.5h |
Tapia Pisada workshop, a local construction method: Barichara is a village renowned for its building construction methods. Participate in an introduction to the "tapial", the technique of "pisé", on a reduced scale. Manipulate the earth and form your own small "tapia pisada" wall. more »
Price: US$35 | Duration: 2h |
Canyon Du Chicamocha, Barichara, Armenia, Pereira.
Transfer to Bucaramanga airport in the morning. On the way, you will cross the canyon of Chicamocha, one of the largest canyons in the world with 227 km of length and 2 km of depth. Flight Bucaramanga – Pereira with connection in Bogotá. Transfer and installation to your hotel. The Coffee Region is very attractive for its historic and colonial cities, farms, coffee plantations, beautiful nature reserves and for the beauty of its landscapes.
Filandia.
Armenia, Cocora Valley, Salento.
Today, you will discover the Cocora Valley. First, take a beautiful walk along the Quindío River that will allow you to discover the cloudy rainforest and admire the wax palms, the Colombian national tree, impressive by its height that can reach 70 meters. Head to the village of Salento to enjoy its colonial architecture with its colorful balconies. Continue with the small village of Filandia known for its colorful houses and its square surrounded by coffee shops.
Hop on a Jeep Willys to go to the Cocora Valley: The Jeep Willys were imported to Colombia after the war to allow farmers to get around in this mountainous region. It still occupies this function but is also used as a tourist way of transportation. more »
Price: US$7 | Duration: 0.5h |
Visit a private natural reserve: Plant your own « Palma de Cera » and contribute to preserve this unique panorama. more »
Price: US$77 | Duration: 1h |
Horseback ride in a private natural reserve: Plant your own « Palma de Cera » and contribute to preserve this unique panorama. You will lunch in this incredible place and ride a horse to commune with nature. more »
Price: US$168 | Duration: 3h |
Armenia.
Transfer in the morning from your hotel to a traditional coffee plantation. You will receive a warm welcome in this family business in the heart of the beautiful landscape and discover the history but also the whole process of coffee. This didactic immersion will allow you to discover the methods of collection and selection of the beans but also the process from drying to roasting. End the visit with a good cup of coffee! Free afternoon. Participate in an additional activity (consult us).
Descent a river in “balsaje”, a typical bamboo raft from the region: Leave for the village of Quimbaya, followed by a jeep ride to the jetty of the Vieja River. Descend the river in a raft on a course of 18 kilometers, which reveals its secrets as you progress. Typical lunch along the river. more »
Price: US$329 | Duration: 4h |
Discover typical villages (all day): Discover the villages off the beaten track classified as cultural heritage. Through the paths lined with coffee and banana trees, the landscapes pass by, the green valleys open to you... You will stop in small typical villages of the Quindío Mountain Range and you will have the opportunity to take breaks to admire the sumptuous panoramas that the road offers. Visit the center of Pijao where time seems to stop, and continue to Buenavista to have a good typical coffee of the region. In the village of Cordobá, you will discover a coffee cooperative run by women. A visit as surprising as enriching. Price base 2. more »
Price: US$152 | Duration: 6h |
Visit a cacao plantation: Discover the secrets of cocoa Visit the cocoa plantation, discover the process of growing the cocoa fruit, harvesting, fermenting and drying the cocoa beans. In the kitchen, you will discover how we go from the bean to the chocolate bar that we love so much! more »
Price: US$154 | Duration: 4h |
Santa Marta.
Armenia, Parc National Tayrona, Pereira.
Transfer to Pereira airport in the morning. Flight Pereira – Santa Marta with connection in Bogotá. Transfer from Santa Marta airport to your hotel in the Tayrona Park area. Free afternoon to discover your hotel, its surroundings, and services.
Santa Marta.
Parc National Tayrona.
Between luxurious jungle and dream beaches, you will walk the paths leading to Cabo de San Juan, a small hut perched on the rocks. Tayrona Park is one of the most visited natural parks in Colombia. This place is home to a wide variety of animal and plant species. The altitude varies from 0 to 900m in all the park. The area offers a tropical jungle landscape with many old trees and lush vegetation. Note: Approximately 5 hours walk to and from the entrance to Cabo San Juan. Shorter alternative possible. Tayrona Park will be closed for three periods in 2023: From 01/02 to 15/02, from 01/06 to 15/06, from 19/10 to 02/11.
Cartagena, Santa Marta.
Transfer from Tayrona park area to Cartagena in the morning. Rest of the day free to discover the city center or participate in an additional activity (consult us).
SALSA CLASS: Join a private class and learn some basic salsa steps more »
Price: US$37 | Duration: 1h |
SUNSET CRUISE: Sunset cruise in the bay of Cartagena by collective boat (semi-public yacht with open bar: cocktails, lemonade, soda, water (from Wednesday to Sunday only). more »
Price: US$40 | Duration: 2h |
Cartagena.
Go back in time and relive some of the highlights of the city´s history with a walking tour. Cartagena has suffered repeated attacks from pirates, like the notably Captain Francis Drake. Discover the church and the monastery San Pedro Claver, the Cathedral also called Minor Basilica and the colonial houses which border the alleys of the historical center. End the visit with a homemade ice cream. Free afternoon.
Visit the Boquilla community: A fishing village of Afro-Colombian culture located 20 minutes away from Cartagena on the beach and surrounded by mangroves. After visiting the community, observe different types of native and migratory birds aboard a local boat through the mangroves. Price base 2. more »
Price: US$215 | Duration: 3h |
Visit the Popa convent and San Felipe fort: Visit the Popa convent and San Felipe fort, a masterpiece of military architecture, erected in 1536 to defend the city of many pirates and corsairs. The convent of Popa offers a panoramic view of the city and its many popular neighborhoods. Price base 2 more »
Price: US$158 | Duration: 4h |
Excursion to the Rosario Islands (all day): (roundtrip collective boat and lunch included, port taxes to pay at arrival). The Rosario Archipelago is one of the 56 natural parks of Colombia, located only 35km from Cartagena and is composed of 27 coral islands. Price base 2. more »
Price: US$176 | Duration: 6h |
Cartagena.
Mercado De Bazurto.
In the morning, visit the Bazurto Market (from Monday to Saturday). During this culinary journey, you will be visiting the colorful, authentic, and hectic alleyways of the market to discover the gastronomic and cultural tradition of the city. Enjoy breakfast with your guide at a restaurant in Getsemani. Cartagena’s cuisine is one of the richest and most varied in Colombia and one of the most original in America thanks to its history and the fusion of three communities: indigenous, Spanish and African. Each of them brought its products and its eating habits. The result is marvelous. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport. National and international flights (not included). ¡Hasta luego!
English-speaking support on arrival at Bogotá airport
Accommodations in the hotels mentioned (or similar)
The meals mentioned in the program
The visits and excursions mentioned in the program with an English/Spanish speaking guide are subject to availability
The private ground transfers mentioned in the program with a Spanish-speaking driver (unless otherwise specified in the program)
Domestic flights mentioned in the program (prices estimated to date and subject to change)
24 hours assistance during the trip – English-speaking telephone hotline
Tucaya Colombia has decided to follow Tucaya Panama and Costa Rica and get involved in the development of community projects. Through a contribution of US 5 $ travelers and Tucaya support 3 foundations across the country (see description below) aiming at the development and autonomy of the least favored local communities
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Optional activities
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Additional luggage on domestic flights
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