In the morning leave for the Cocora Valley which is located in the central mountains of the department of Quindío. This makes part of the Parque Nacional de los Nevados and is the ideal place to marvel at the “Quindian wax palm” (Ceroxylon quincense), the national tree of Colombia. This tree can reach a staggering height of 60m. Around here, a great number of species of birds l...
If you're a coffe fan you'll be buzzed for this excursion as part of your Colombia holiday. Visit a coffee plantation set amongst the steep rolling hills, synonymous of this area. A green carpet of coffee plants spread out over the horizon as far as the eye can see, only interspersed by fincas (rural farms) and heliconia flowers. Learn about the intricate process from coffee bean to coffe...
Day 1 - Bogotá - Zipaquirá and Salt Cathedral - Villa de Leyva Depart from Bogotá and head north, towards Zipaquirá. Travel through the Bogotá Savannah and as you travel by, glance at the many flower crops along the way. Flower production is an important industry for the hundreds of people that live in the region. After a journey of roughly 1.5 hours reach the ...
Cartagena’s vibrant historic centre hosts a huge variety of cuisines, combining Spanish flavours with African influences brought across by the slaves and migrants from the 19th century. Locals have taken over this culinary traditions and culinary artisans are found throughout the streets of Cartagena. During this walking tour, there will be 10 different stops in the historic centre. In add...
Enjoy a graffiti tour in the historic centre known as La Candelaria. This antiquated neighbourhood is of great architectural and cultural heritage and is made up of old “stately homes” or large Spanish colonial buildings with wrought iron windows, thick and sturdy wooden doors, balconies and internal patios with beautiful yet hidden gardens. Bogotá is now host to a great variet...
Learn about one of Medellin's most famous figures and Colombia's most notorious drug lord, Pablo Escobar. Follow in his footsteps as you learn about his life and death and about the man that was both loved and feared by millions, his extensive cocaine operation and its effects on both the city and the country. Visit the Monaco Building; where Escobar was killed, some of the poorer neighbou...
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