After a nice breakfast at our hotel, we will venture out to explore Medellin. During the City tour, we will explore some of its most emblematic places, such as Plaza Botero, where we will be surrounded by the iconic sculptures of artist Fernando Botero, and the Parque de los Pies Descalzos, a space that invites relaxation in the heart of the city. 

We will also visit Cerro Nutibara, home to the picturesque Pueblito Paisa, which offers a panoramic view of the city and the chance to taste traditional food. 

Additionally, we will learn about the transformative history of Comuna 13, famous for its urban art and vibrant community spirit. 

To conclude the day, we will enjoy an unforgettable salsa class, where we will learn the essential steps and techniques of this captivating dance, allowing ourselves to be carried away by the rhythm and energy that make salsa such a special experience.

We will spend the night at Hotel Faranda Collection Medellin or similar.

After a delicious breakfast at our hotel, we will embark on an immersive coffee experience, visiting a local coffee farm where we will learn about Colombia's rich coffee culture. 

We will witness the entire coffee-making process, from bean to cup. As we explore the farm, we will see how coffee is cultivated and savor freshly brewed coffee. This hands-on experience offers a deeper appreciation of the art and passion behind every cup of Colombian coffee.

In we will have some free time to explore Medellin on our own or have some down time at the hotel.  Dinner is on your own this night in Medellin.

We will spend the night at Hotel Faranda Collection Medellin or similar.

After a nice breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer to the airport and board a domestic flight to Santa Marta — the oldest existing city in Colombia and the second oldest in South America — located between the Caribbean coast and the Sierra Nevada mountain range. 

Once there, we will check in to the hotel and participate in a city tour of Santa Marta. It begins at La Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, a place of historical importance where the Colombian Revolutionary leader Simón Bolívar died in December 1830. 

We will visit the old sugar plantation of Don Joaquín de Mier and observe objects and tools of the time, including the bed where Bolivar died. During a tour of the Bolivarian Museum you will learn about the most important events in the life of Simón Bolívar and the historical context of Colombia at that time. 

We will continue in downtown Santa Marta with a visit to the oldest Cathedral in the country and finish with a walking tour through the beautiful 3rd Avenue in downtown Santa Marta, where ew will visit the Tayrona Gold Museum, the San Francisco Church, the Simon Bolivar Park, the Parque de los Novios and the boardwalk of the city with its different monuments.

Dinner on your own in Santa Marta.

We will spend the night at Hotel Catedral Plaza or similar. 

After a nice breakfast at our hotel, we will depart on a full day excursion to the beautiful Taironaka National Park. 

We will drive to the entrance of the Don Diego River where e will take a 15 minute boat ride to Taironaka. This is an ideal natural scenery to experience archaeology, ancestral symbology and appreciate the beauty of the landscapes of the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. 

In Taironaka you will witness where the Tairona Indigenous people built their dwellings thousands of years ago. For the Koguis, direct descendants of the Tayrona and current inhabitants of the area, this natural and archaeological area holds major significance. Trails, terraces, stairways, waterways, and a ceremonial house will be observed and witnessed as to how the Tairona might have lived. 

We will have lunch in the reserve and take a boat ride back out on the Don Diego River.   Dinner will be on your own tonight.  

We will spend the night at Hotel Catedral Plaza or similar. 

After a delicious breakfast, we will take a private ground transfer to Cartagena de las Indias. Founded in 1553 as a portal of trade between Spain and the American colonies, this beautiful historic city boasts impressive colonial architecture, a rich history, a vibrant culture, and a beautiful landscape. 

We will participate in a 2-hour street food tour that will get us up close and personal with the real Cartagena as the street sellers fill our bellies with their delicacies and warm our hearts with their hospitality. We will walk, eat, and then walk some more!

We will continue on with a historical tour of the city. The colorful streets of Cartagena are made for walking. We will explore the walled city with a personal guide who will tell you about Cartagena’s past and present when visiting monuments such as the Clock Tower or Don Pedro de Heredia´s statue, the city’s founder as well as other less visited parts of the historic center. 

During the walk, you may notice many influences – Romanesque, Moorish, colonial, military, Arabic, Spanish and North American that have given shape to Cartagena.

You will also cross by Parque Bolivar, facing the Palace of the Inquisition, which is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city and San Pedro Claver square, dedicated to the Spanish-born monk known as “Slave of the Slaves” for his life spent ministering African slaves brought to the Spanish colonies. 

Also, the Getsemani district, named by Forbes Magazine as one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world, will not be missed on this city tour.  Dinner on your own in Cartagena.

We will stay at Hotel Capellan de Getsemani or similar. 

After a nice breakfast at our hotel, we will conclude our exciting journey through Colombia with the Batambora experience in Cartagena — an engaging percussion and dance workshop that immerses participants in the rich Afro-Colombian musical tradition. 

During this activity, we will learn to play different drums, such as the tambor alegre, the llamador, and the bombo, guided by expert musicians who will share with them the fundamental techniques and rhythms of the local culture. 

Additionally, the workshop includes teachings on the dance movements that accompany the music, allowing us to experience the connection between rhythm and movement. We will also receive valuable insights into the cultural significance of music in Afro-descendant communities and its influence on Cartagena's identity. 

This interactive experience will not only allow us to develop musical and dance skills but will also deeply connect them with the history and traditions of Caribbean music, celebrating the cultural heritage that makes this city such a special place.

We will conclude with a lovely farewell dinner in a nice spot all together, and head back to our hotel for our last night in Colombia. 

We will stay at Hotel Capellan de Getsemani or similar. 

We will enjoy our last breakfast together and then make our way to the airport in Cartagena. 

We will be there assisting you with your departure to the airport for your flight home. 

Thank you for joining us in Colombia!