From the mountain to the sea: we present you with a marvelous itinerary exploring Bogota & Cartagena in a short 5-Day trip to two of Colombia’s main cities.
El Dorado – Bogotá International Airport (Google Maps)
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The first day begins with a tour of La Candelaria, in the historic center of Bogota. You will visit the Plaza de Bolívar, The House of Nariño, the Chorro de Quevedo, and two of the most important museums in the area: The Gold Museum and the Botero Museum. You will enjoy gastronomic experiences such as fruits, coffee, and a delicious typical lunch.
In addition, you will go up to Monserrate by cable car to observe the city from its top, and get to know the basilica and its areas natural.
On this day you will visit the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, one of the wonders of Colombia, and the Guatavita lagoon, where it is said that the Legend of El Dorado takes place. To do this, you will go to the north of the city, first to the town of Zipaquirá. You will go through the tunnels and tracks of the salt mine, to know the only underground catholic church in the world and its history.
Then, you will go to the town from Guatavita and you will walk towards the natural park of Guatavita and you will know its legends. You will taste a delicious traditional lunch and at the end of the day return-
You will go to Bogota.
You will visit the Walled City and the historic center of Cartagena. You will visit the Castillo de San Felipe, the Palace of the Inquisition, the Clock Tower, and the squares’ most important and outstanding colonial houses in the area.
During the tour, you will experience gastronomy with the most typical products of the city, as well as a delicious local lunch.
This day will be all about resting on the beautiful beach of Playa Tranquila on Isla Barú and visiting the Aquarium. You will take a shared boat to get there and you can enjoy the Caribbean climate, the typical and fresh food, and the landscapes.
At the end of the day, you will take the boat back to Cartagena and to the hotel and you will finish the tour.
On the last day of the trip, after check-out at the hotel, you will have the rest of the day for yourself.
