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Colombian Adventure: Bogotá, Medellín, Santa Marta

Ángela Martínez Sáez

8 Mar 2024

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Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant cities of Bogotá, Medellín, and Santa Marta. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, explore stunning parks, and relax on beautiful beaches. Get ready for an unforgettable Colombian adventure!

Trip to Bogotá

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Parks and Churches in Bogotá

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$0

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$ 6

Hotel Dann Av 19

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Parque El Virrey

Linear, 25-acre urban park with bike routes & pedestrian paths, plus fountains & kids' play areas.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Church place of His Presence

Modern religious complex with an unusual design, incorporating skewed crosses on its facade.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Parque de los Novios

Recreational park featuring a large children's play area, plus a lake with boats & kayaks.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Exploring Bogotá's National Parks

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$0

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$ 4

Hotel Dann Av 19

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Parque Nacional Enrique Olaya Herrera

Large, shaded natural area with a hockey rink, playground & multiple sport courts & fields.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Parque de la 93

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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Plaza de Bolívar

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Discovering Medellín's Parks

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$0

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$ 6

Hotel Dann Av 19

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Parque Metropolitano Simón Bolívar

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Parque Timiza

Urban park with a roller-skating rink, running paths & soccer fields, plus ducks & herons on a lake.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Parque Metropolitano El Tunal

Sprawling outdoor recreational space offering a hockey rink, sports fields & bike lanes.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $150 In total

Activities & Food:$123

Transport:$28

Trip to Medellín

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Parks and Churches in Bogotá

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$20

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$ 3

Parque Explora

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

14 - 17 min

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Parque Berrío

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Pueblito Paisa

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Exploring Bogotá's National Parks

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$0

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$ 3

AIC TOUR

Public escalators & staircases covered in colorful street murals, lined with bars & souvenir shops.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Parques del Río Medellín

Footpath & cycling route along a manicured riverside corridor of trees, flowers & public artworks.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Parque de El Poblado

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Discovering Medellín's Parks

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$0

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$ 3

Parque Arví

Ecotourism park featuring walking & hiking trails, a food market, a gondola & adventure sports.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

67 - 81 min

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Envigado Main Park

Paved square with shaded benches, a fountain & a Simón Bolívar statue, plus holiday light displays.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Sabaneta Park

Cobblestone plaza with an ornamental fountain, ringed by tall trees & bars with outdoor seating.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $150 In total

Activities & Food:$123

Transport:$28

Trip to Santa Marta

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Parks and Churches in Bogotá

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$13

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$ 2

Playa Bello Horizonte

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Condominio Marino Cabo Tortuga

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Exploring Bogotá's National Parks

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$43

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$ 3

Playa de Taganga

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

14 - 17 min

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Parque Bolívar

Compact public park featuring a monument to Simón Bolívar, with landscaped gardens & ocean views.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Playa El Rodadero

11:15 AM - 12:45 PM

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$13

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Acuario Mundo Marino

Indoor-outdoor aquarium with interactive swimming pools, shark feeding & educational exhibits.

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

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$18

Day 3Discovering Medellín's Parks

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$25

Monument to Victor Emmanuel II

Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

Coastal stretch of palm-fringed beaches backed by lush mountains with ruins of a pre-Hispanic town.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

Day 4Medellín's Hidden Gems

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$23

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$ 3

Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino

Built in 1608, revolutionary leader Simon Bolivar's final home features a museum & botanical garden.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

17 - 21 min

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Parque de los Novios

Urban retreat with stately monuments & park benches, surrounded by a lively restaurant/bar scene.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Playa Grande, Taganga

Energetic ocean cove offering calm waters for snorkeling, boats, eateries & cliffside trails.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $150 In total

Activities & Food:$123

Transport:$28