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TIPS FOR YOUR TRIP IN COLOMBIA

I am planning to stay in Colombia for a few weeks, what do you suggest to do outside of Cartagena ? 

Colombia is a wonderful country with a variety of things to do and places to visit. Which cities to select and how long in each will depend on what you like to do and how long you have. Below are the list of cities to visit and some suggestions.

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In the following website you will find very useful information about the country and different regions:

https://colombia.travel/en/where-to-go

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Bogota: 

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Bogota is the capital of Colombia, a must to go. You can book your round trip ticket to Bogota and either start or finish in Bogota. 

Bogota has a cold weather, make sure you get sweater and jacket. It is a huge city and we recommend about 2 to 4 days. You can stay outside and visit the city during the day. 

  • Places to visit: Montserate, La Candellaria, Chorro de Quebedo, museo del oro

  • To eat and drink: La Puerta Falsa, Creps and Waffle, Arepa from street food, have a traditional drink in la Calera at night

  • Other: play Tejo (local game)

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Outside of Bogota: 

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Zipaquira, the mine of salt, guatavita lake, have dessert at La Cabana Alpina, Have diner or party at Andres Carne de Res at Chia, Villa del Leyva (nice village) for 1 or 2 days, Boyaca tour (Raquira)

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Cartagena: 

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I am not sure if you heard about this place. We heard a great event will happen in August 2024 ... 

We recommend about a few days, it is a small village similar to Saint Malo in France for those who knows. 

The weather is hot and humid during summer. It could be raining. 

  • Places to visit: the old town, Getsemani 

  • To eat and drink: Have a drink and dance at Havana Club at night, Cande restaurante ($$), restaurante la Casa de Socorro ($)

  • Other: there is a Volcano Mud not far from Cartagena, you can take a tour from Cartagena for the day. 

  • Beaches: if you like the beach go to Rosario Islands. The beaches in Cartagena have brown sand (not the best)

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Outside of Cartagena:

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San Andres, Parque Tayrona, Barranquilla

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Medellin:​

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It is a nice City with usually a good weather. We recommend about 2 to 3 days including the tour to Guatape. You can stay in the Poblado area to sleep.

  • Places to visit: Comuna 13 (get a guided tour for about 3 hours), Guatape (get a guided tour for the entire day from Medellin, including the famous rock and Guatape village), Pueblito pequeno de cafe (small village in Medellin)

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Pereira:​

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It is the coffee area. We recommend about 2 to 3 days.

  • Places to visit: Do a coffee tour (must do), Salento, Valle del Cocora, Los Nevados Natural Park and Thermal park

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Other places to visit:​

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  • Santa Marta not far from Cartagena. Famous for its beaches

  • The desert of Guajira 

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