Colombia arts, food and the coast
Two bases with one hotel change
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Colombia arts, food and the coast · Two bases with one hotel change
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Day 1
Bogotá
America/Bogota- Check in and drop your bags Hotel de la Opera
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Take a short orientation walk near the hotel
Plaza de Bolívar, Bogotá
Skip this block if you arrive later.
- Have dinner near the hotel La Candelaria, Bogotá
OvernightHotel de la OperaBogotá -
Day 2
Bogotá
America/Bogota- Breakfast near the hotel La Candelaria, Bogotá
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Visit the Gold Museum
Museo del Oro, Bogotá
Check opening days and choose exhibits on regional metals and techniques.
- Lunch in the center Centro, Bogotá
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Explore the Botero Museum and courtyard
Museo Botero, Bogotá
Verify its opening days separately from the Gold Museum.
- Walk an open section of La Candelaria La Candelaria, Bogotá
- Dinner near the hotel La Candelaria, Bogotá
OvernightHotel de la OperaBogotá -
Day 3
Bogotá
America/Bogota- Breakfast near the hotel La Candelaria, Bogotá
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Walk Plaza de Bolívar and view the civic facades
Plaza de Bolívar, Bogotá
Keep the pace easy at altitude. Follow public access rules around government buildings.
- Walk the public streets toward Chorro de Quevedo Chorro de Quevedo, Bogotá
- Lunch in La Candelaria La Candelaria, Bogotá
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Choose the Museo de Bogotá or a short street route
Museo de Bogotá, Bogotá
Check current sites and opening days before choosing an interior.
- Take an indoor café break or short walk La Candelaria, Bogotá
- Dinner near the hotel La Candelaria, Bogotá
OvernightHotel de la OperaBogotá -
Day 4
Cartagena
America/Bogota- Have breakfast before checking out La Candelaria, Bogotá
- Check out and allow time to reach your departure point Hotel de la Opera
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Travel from Bogotá to Cartagena
Bogotá
Check the door-to-door timing and allow for the final trip to the walled city. Ground-only routes may need an additional night. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.
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Check in after reaching the new base
Bantu Hotel by Faranda Boutique
Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.
- Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Walled City, Cartagena
OvernightBantu Hotel by Faranda BoutiqueCartagena -
Day 5
Cartagena
America/Bogota- Breakfast near the hotel San Diego, Cartagena
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Travel to Mercado de Bazurto if a visit suits your group
Mercado de Bazurto, Cartagena
Use a confirmed local guide or choose a simpler snack route near the walled city.
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Browse open produce and snack stalls
Mercado de Bazurto, Cartagena
Check opening hours and ask before photographing.
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Choose a Caribbean Colombian lunch
Cartagena, Colombia
Look for a seafood or rice dish from an open establishment that fits your route.
- Return to San Diego and take a midday break San Diego, Cartagena
- Walk public plazas and choose a late snack Centro Histórico, Cartagena
- Dinner near the hotel San Diego, Cartagena
OvernightBantu Hotel by Faranda BoutiqueCartagena -
Day 6
Cartagena
America/Bogota- Breakfast near Plaza de San Diego Plaza de San Diego, Cartagena
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Walk from San Diego through the old commercial streets
Centro Histórico, Cartagena
Use public sidewalks and view private courtyards only when explicitly open to visitors.
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Choose an open museum or public courtyard
Plaza de Bolívar, Cartagena
Check current museum openings and admission.
- Lunch in the walled city Centro Histórico, Cartagena
- Take a shaded café break or walk the plaza arcades Centro Histórico, Cartagena
- See public streets around Plaza de Santo Domingo Plaza de Santo Domingo, Cartagena
- Dinner near the hotel San Diego, Cartagena
OvernightBantu Hotel by Faranda BoutiqueCartagena -
Day 7
Cartagena
America/Bogota- Breakfast near the hotel San Diego, Cartagena
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Walk public streets and plazas in Getsemaní
Getsemaní, Cartagena
Check local arts listings and choose a venue with a verified program.
- Lunch around Getsemaní Getsemaní, Cartagena
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Choose an open cultural exhibit or shaded plaza stop
Cartagena, Colombia
Keep the afternoon flexible for the evening.
- Return to the hotel for a break Bantu Hotel by Faranda Boutique, Cartagena
- Early dinner near the chosen venue Cartagena, Colombia
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Hear a confirmed local live music set
Cartagena, Colombia
Use the venue's actual schedule, expected duration, and entry rules.
OvernightBantu Hotel by Faranda BoutiqueCartagena -
Day 8
Cartagena
America/Bogota- Have breakfast near the hotel Walled City, Cartagena
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Take an optional last walk
Plaza de Bolívar, Cartagena
Skip the walk if you have an early departure.
- Check out and collect luggage Bantu Hotel by Faranda Boutique
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Allow time for onward travel
Walled City, Cartagena
Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.