Discover Bogota, Medellín, and Cartagena – FAM trip | October 27 – November 3, 2022

Reception and transfer from International Airport  El Dorado to the Best Western plus Parque 93 hotel(or similar hotel).

Overnight in Bogota.

Breakfast. A staff member will meet you at the hotel to take you on a tour around the historic center of the city. The first stop will be at Plaza de Bolivar to walk along the streets to see the most important buildings of the city, such as the National Capitol, which is the center of the country's legislative life; Casa de Los Comuneros; Casa de Nariño, which is the Presidential house; and the Santa Clara Church Museum. The tour includes a visit to the Gold Museum, which exhibits about 34,000 pieces of metalwork from various Hispanic cultures, and a visit to the House Museum Quinta de Bolivar, the house that belonged to Simon Bolivar. The tour continues to the iconic symbol of Bogota, the Monserrate Hill rising to 3,152 above sea level, to visit the sanctuary where you will find the statue of the Lord of Miracles. From there it is possible to enjoy the best view of Bogota.

We´ll continue through “La Sabana de Bogota” to the town of Zipaquira, which name means 'city of our Father' in the language of the Chibcha. Time to enjoy typical lunch.

 Back in pre-Columbian times, salt around the area was the most important commodity and the ‘salt cakes’ were the only currency for trading. Over time, technology improved and the Muiscas began to extract larger amounts of salt. As a result, an underground salt deposit was formed and it is where the Salt Cathedral was built, 180 meters below the surface. Inside, there is a chapel, “Capilla de Los Mineros” built as a tribute to the Virgin “Our Lady of the Rosary of Guasá” (Guasá means 'mine' in Chibcha). Return to Bogotá.

Overnight in Bogota

*Notes:

Salt Cathedral is not recommended for people with mobility restrictions, pregnant women, or claustrophobic   Duration: Approximate 8 hours

Breakfast Transfer to the airport to take a flight to Medellin(Not Included).  Reception and start a tour with the visit to “Comuna 13” (commune 13) carrying out a historical, aesthetic, and political tour designed and executed by some street artists of the hip hop movement of that area. Through graffiti, stories that move and inspire hope and the search for better living conditions for the community are shown. After, a short trip by metro and Metrocable from where you can see an unparalleled panoramic view of the city will follow. Then, we will enjoy the typical Antioquia cuisine (Asados La 80 or Rancherito restaurant. A panoramic tour where you can appreciate some of the places with the greatest touristic attraction and social impact of the city will follow, including The Nutibara Hill at the top of which is a replica of a typical Antioquia village, The Botanical Garden, The Explora Park, The Park of Desires, The Barefoot Park, Ruta N Innovation and Technology Center. Lastly, we will visit Botero Square where 23 outdoor bronze sculptures by Colombian master Fernando Botero are exhibited, and The Antioquia Museum. In the end transfer to the Hotel Poblado Plaza.

Overnight in Medellin.  Meals: Breakfast & lunch 

Notes: 

This tour includes transport, a tour guide, a visit to Pueblito Paisa, a walk at Botero Square, and a visit to the museum, metro, and Metrocable. Guided graffiti tour (walking tour), hydration, and typical tasting of the commune; entry to the museum, and typical lunch.

Practical Recommendations for the Tour: Use comfortable clothing, a hat, sports shoes, sunglasses, sunblock, and bring your camera with you

Breakfast. Our representative will contact you at your hotel to start a tour of the east part of the province. The route goes to  Marinilla, where we will find colonial constructions and a fervent religious tradition; The New Peñol, a municipality that replaced the old Peñol that was flooded to build the Peñol – Guatapé dams at the end of 1970. We will visit The Stone of El Peñol, a 220-meter high rock. Finally, we will visit the municipality of Guatapé, where the plinth and facades of the twentieth century of its houses are outstanding, in addition to the seawall reservoir. At the end of the day, we will return to your hotel.

Overnight in Medellin.  Meals: Breakfast & lunch 

Notes: Climbing El Peñol (659 steps)

Includes: Transport, tour guide, and lunch

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport as scheduled, to take a flight to Cartagena (Not Included).    Reception and transfer from International Airport Rafael Nuñez to the Hotel Caribe By Faranda Grand. 

Overnight in Cartagena

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, one of our representatives will pick you up at the hotel to take you on a tour around Cartagena de Indias. The tour starts at the modern neighborhoods of Bocagrande and Manga, where you will see the contrast between modern architecture and the beauty of the old houses from the twentieth century. Then, we will visit the Castle where the Spaniards sought to protect the city from the attacks of the English in the seventeenth century, “El Castillo De San Felipe de Barajas”.In the end, we will walk around the historic downtown, visiting the San Pedro Claver Church and then the Emerald Museum.  Return to the hotel.

Overnight in Cartagena

*Notes:

Duration: approximately 3 ½  hrs

Breakfast. Early in the morning transfer from the hotel to the dock where you will take a sharing fast boat to the Rosario Island. After a 45-minute journey, aboard speedboats through the bay of Cartagena, you will arrive at the Island of Barú, in the Cholón inlet, where you will find white sand beaches and clear waters ideal for resting and swimming. You will be welcomed with a welcome cocktail and you can enjoy the beach and a typical lunch accompanied by a non-alcoholic drink. Return to the hotel.

Overnight in Cartagena.  Meals: Breakfast & lunch 

Notes:  Includes Typical open-air lunch Plan Silver: Whole fried fish (can be exchanged for grilled fish fillet, grilled chicken, grilled meat, or rice with vegetables)

*Does not include Ticket to the Aquarium, snorkeling, and additional aquatic activities, and English-speaking assistance.   Duration: Approx. 7 hours

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport as scheduled to take a flight (Not Included).   to reach your next destination.

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