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Colombia arts, food and the coast

Three bases with a stop in the middle

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Colombia arts, food and the coast · Three bases with a stop in the middle

  1. Day 1

    Bogotá

    America/Bogota
    1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Hotel de la Opera
    2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Plaza de Bolívar, Bogotá

      Skip this block if you arrive later.

    3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel La Candelaria, Bogotá
    OvernightHotel de la OperaBogotá
  2. Day 2

    Bogotá

    America/Bogota
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel La Candelaria, Bogotá
    2. to · Activity 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.

    3. to · Activity Walk the public streets toward Chorro de Quevedo Chorro de Quevedo, Bogotá
    4. to · Meal Lunch in La Candelaria La Candelaria, Bogotá
    5. to · Activity Choose the Museo de Bogotá or a short street route Museo de Bogotá, Bogotá

      Check current sites and opening days before choosing an interior.

    6. to · Activity Take an indoor café break or short walk La Candelaria, Bogotá
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel La Candelaria, Bogotá
    OvernightHotel de la OperaBogotá
  3. Day 3

    Bogotá

    America/Bogota
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel La Candelaria, Bogotá
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Paloquemao Market Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao, Bogotá

      Allow for cross-town traffic and verify opening hours.

    3. to · Activity Explore open produce and flower aisles Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao, Bogotá
    4. to · Meal Choose a market or neighborhood lunch Paloquemao, Bogotá
    5. to · Ground transport Return toward the center Centro, Bogotá
    6. to · Activity Choose a short plaza or museum stop near your hotel La Candelaria, Bogotá
    7. to · Meal Dinner in La Candelaria La Candelaria, Bogotá
    OvernightHotel de la OperaBogotá
  4. Day 4

    Medellín

    America/Bogota
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out La Candelaria, Bogotá
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point Hotel de la Opera
    3. to · Ground transport Travel from Bogotá to Medellín Bogotá

      Use the confirmed transport and route. If traveling by road, leave a meal and delay buffer and keep dinner flexible. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

    4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base Four Points by Sheraton Medellin

      Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

    5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows El Poblado, Medellín
    OvernightFour Points by Sheraton MedellinMedellín
  5. Day 5

    Medellín

    America/Bogota
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Plaza Minorista Plaza Minorista José María Villa, Medellín

      Check opening hours and use a route that minimizes transfers.

    3. to · Activity Explore the open market aisles Plaza Minorista José María Villa, Medellín

      Ask before photographing stalls.

    4. to · Meal Choose a market or neighborhood lunch Medellín, Colombia

      Look for a regional dish such as bandeja paisa when available.

    5. to · Ground transport Return toward El Poblado El Poblado, Medellín
    6. to · Activity Choose a coffee break or a short commercial-block walk El Poblado, Medellín
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
    OvernightFour Points by Sheraton MedellinMedellín
  6. Day 6

    Medellín

    America/Bogota
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the meeting point for a local guide San Javier, Medellín

      Use the exact meeting place and start time from your booking.

    3. to · Activity Join a locally led history and public-art walk Comuna 13, Medellín

      Choose a community-based guide. Ask about stairs, accessibility, group size, and neighborhood photography etiquette.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the tour end or a Metro stop San Javier, Medellín
    5. to · Ground transport Return toward El Poblado El Poblado, Medellín
    6. to · Activity Take a coffee break or walk near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
    OvernightFour Points by Sheraton MedellinMedellín
  7. Day 7

    Cartagena

    America/Bogota
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out El Poblado, Medellín
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point Four Points by Sheraton Medellin
    3. to · Ground transport Travel from Medellín to Cartagena Medellín

      Choose a connection that fits the day. A slower ground-only route may require an overnight change. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

    4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base Bantu Hotel by Faranda Boutique

      Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

    5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Walled City, Cartagena
    OvernightBantu Hotel by Faranda BoutiqueCartagena
  8. Day 8

    Cartagena

    America/Bogota
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel San Diego, Cartagena
    2. to · Activity Walk public streets and plazas in Getsemaní Getsemaní, Cartagena

      Check local arts listings and choose a venue with a verified program.

    3. to · Meal Lunch around Getsemaní Getsemaní, Cartagena
    4. to · Activity Choose an open cultural exhibit or shaded plaza stop Cartagena, Colombia

      Keep the afternoon flexible for the evening.

    5. to · Lodging Return to the hotel for a break Bantu Hotel by Faranda Boutique, Cartagena
    6. to · Meal Early dinner near the chosen venue Cartagena, Colombia
    7. to · Activity 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
  9. Day 9

    Cartagena

    America/Bogota
    1. to · Meal Breakfast in the walled city San Diego, Cartagena
    2. to · Activity See harbor views near the public pier area Muelle de la Bodeguita, Cartagena

      Use marked public areas and check access near departures.

    3. to · Ground transport Travel toward Bocagrande Bocagrande, Cartagena
    4. to · Meal Lunch near the coast Bocagrande, Cartagena
    5. to · Activity Choose an open beachfront walk or a sheltered break Bocagrande Beach, Cartagena

      Check weather, water conditions, and local notices before swimming.

    6. to · Ground transport Return to San Diego San Diego, Cartagena
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Cartagena
    OvernightBantu Hotel by Faranda BoutiqueCartagena
  10. Day 10

    Cartagena

    America/Bogota
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Walled City, Cartagena
    2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Plaza de Bolívar, Cartagena

      Skip the walk if you have an early departure.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage Bantu Hotel by Faranda Boutique
    4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Walled City, Cartagena

      Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.