Colombian Adventure: Bogotá, Medellín, Cartagena

Yajaira Piedra

4 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey through the vibrant cities of Bogotá, Medellín, and Cartagena. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, explore historic landmarks, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable Colombian adventure!

Trip to Bogotá

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Botanical Wonders and Urban Parks in Bogotá

$12

$ 16

Grand Hyatt Bogotá

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

Jardín Botánico de Bogotá José Celestino Mutis

Opened in 1955, this 20-acre botanical park features a waterfall, a sun clock & numerous orchids.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$12

20 - 24 min

Directions

Scenic green space with benches & playgrounds, plus festivals & other special events.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

Large, busy city green space with a walking/biking path, a lake for boating & a kids' playground.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Museums, Art, and History in Bogotá

$ 12

Grand Hyatt Bogotá

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

Large museum with 20,000+ artifacts from the 16th century to modern times, plus a restaurant & shop.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

Directions

Contemporary structure housing exhibits on pre-Columbian gold, ceramics & stones, with a cafe.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Prominent museum in a colonial mansion featuring works by Fernando Botero & other global artists.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

Spacious city center surrounded by a cathedral & important buildings with notable architecture.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $203 In total

Activities & Food:$143

Transport:$60

Trip to Medellín

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Botanical Wonders and Urban Parks in Bogotá

$ 11

Hotel Dann Carlton Medellin

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

Directions

Iconic hill with a sculpture garden, open-air theater & a composite of a typical town of the region.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

Outdoor plaza showcasing 23 sculptures by artist Fernando Botero, plus landscaped grounds & benches.

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

Busy, historic city square with many trees, benches, vendors & a notable statue.

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

Directions

Green square & central meeting spot with food vendors, artisan craft stalls & surrounding nightlife.

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

Day 2Museums, Art, and History in Bogotá

$60

$ 8

Hotel Dann Carlton Medellin

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

Modern museum featuring a massive freshwater aquarium, interactive science exhibits & a planetarium.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$60

Budget breakdown: $203 In total

Activities & Food:$143

Transport:$60

Trip to Cartagena

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Botanical Wonders and Urban Parks in Bogotá

$48

$ 8

Hotel Capilla del Mar

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

Defensive stone walls snaking 11km around Cartagena, dating to the 1600s & known for sunset vistas.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

Directions

Imposing hilltop fortress built in the 1600s with a complex tunnel system & offering audio tours.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$48

Day 2Museums, Art, and History in Bogotá

$23

$ 8

Hotel Capilla del Mar

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

Directions

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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8 - 11 min

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Bustling plaza featuring outdoor restaurants & bars, buskers, vendors & a sculpture by Botero.

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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Free

16 - 24 min

Directions

The cells of these former 18th-century dungeons now feature shops selling colorful souvenirs.

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

8 - 11 min

Directions

1974 statue honoring the legendary India Catalina, an indigenous woman who was a Spanish translator.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $203 In total

Activities & Food:$143

Transport:$60