Stay : Soaking up Colombia in 3 weeks
It takes a minimum of three weeks to fully immerse oneself in the wonders of Colombia. A typical, unforgettable route takes you from Bogotá to Santander, passing by Villa de Leyva, then the colonial cities of Mompos, Cartagena and Santa Fé de Antioquia, the coffee region, and even the south of Popayán and San Agustín, if you manage your flights and your schedule well
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
20 days
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Detail of the stay : Soaking up Colombia in 3 weeks - 20 days
Day 2: Visit of the historical centre
Steps: Bogotá
Bogotá, Gold Museum, Emerald Market, climb the Monserrate for a beautiful view of the capital, dinner in the Zona Rosa or in Usaquén. If you can't stand the jet lag, a night tour in a chiva or a salsa bar.
Day 3: Following exploration of the capital
Continue exploring Bogotá.
Day 4: Excursion to a salt mine
Steps: Zipaquirá, San Andrés, Guatavita
Excursion to Zipaquira salt cathedral, in Guatavita or visit the Botanical garden.
Day 5: One of the most beautiful colonial cities
Steps: Villa De Leyva
Direction Villa de Leyva, colonial town at 4 hours of bus; walk in the city.
Day 6: In a horse
Steps: Villa De Leyva
Villa de Leyva, horse riding and visit of El Fossil and El Infiernito.
Day 7: Around Villa de Leyva
Steps: Villa De Leyva, Ráquira, Candelaria
Around Villa de Leyva (convent of Candelaria, Ráquira and its craft shops).
Day 8: Direction San Gil
San Gil by bus, swimming in waterfalls. Night in San Gil or Barichara, for more charm.
CASCADAS DE JUAN CURÍ
Day 9: Sports and Patronage
Steps: San Gil, Barichara, Guane
Sports day around San Gil. Mountain biking, rafting, paragliding or horse riding, visit El Gallineral park. From Barichara, take the trail to the peaceful village of Guane (2 hours).
PARQUE EL GALLINERAL
Day 10: The most beautiful village in Colombia
Steps: Barichara
Visit of Barichara, "the most beautiful village in Colombia". Don't forget to taste ants!
Day 11: Traveling to the north
Steps: Bucaramanga
Direction Bucaramanga by bus (Chicamocha canyon on the road), visit the "city of the parks". For amateurs, preparations for a paragliding jump the next morning.
Day 12: Paragliding
Steps: Cartagena De Indias, Girón
In the morning, visit Girón (or paragliding), the afternoon direction Cartagena by plane.
Day 13: Visit of the beautiful Cartagena
Steps: Caño Cristales
Cartagena, visit of the historic centre and Getsemani.
Day 14: Excursions on the islands
Steps: Islas Del Rosario, Barú
Cartagena, excursions to the islands of the Rosary and peninsula of Barú. Boat, relax and grilled fish on the beach.
Day 15: Visit by Santa Marta
Steps: Santa Marta, Taganga
A collective taxi for Santa Marta (4 hours), visit this historic city or relax in Taganga.
Day 16: Tayrona National Park
Steps: Parque Nacional Tayrona
Excursion to Tayrona Park. Beach and walks on the trails of the forest. Night in hammock or bungalow.
Day 17: On La Guajira Peninsula
Bus for Palomino or Riohacha, entrance gate of La Guajira desert, next preparation with an agency that will be prevented in advance.
Day 18: Culture Wayúu
Steps: Cabo De La Vela
Trip to the Cabo de la Vela, swimming, discovery of the culture Wayúu in a ranchería, night in a chinchorro (traditional hammock).
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