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Colombia arts, food and the coast

More time in the middle and at the far end

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Colombia arts, food and the coast · More time in the middle and at the far end

  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 · 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
  3. Day 3

    Bogotá

    America/Bogota
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel La Candelaria, Bogotá
    2. to · Activity See the civic buildings and older commercial facades Carrera Séptima, Bogotá

      Walk a comfortable distance and use transit for longer stretches.

    3. to · Activity Visit the public area around Parque Santander Parque Santander, Bogotá
    4. to · Meal Lunch near the center Centro, Bogotá
    5. to · Activity See the area around Biblioteca Nacional and Museo de Arte Moderno Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá

      Check opening days for any interior.

    6. to · Ground transport Return to La Candelaria La Candelaria, Bogotá
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel 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 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
  6. Day 6

    Medellín

    America/Bogota
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
    2. to · Rail Take Metro toward Universidad station Universidad Station, Medellín
    3. to · Activity Explore the open paths of Jardín Botánico Jardín Botánico de Medellín

      Check event closures and choose shaded paths in warm weather.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near Universidad station Universidad Station, Medellín
    5. to · Activity Explore an open science exhibit or a second short garden route Parque Explora, Medellín

      Confirm Parque Explora's days and admission before choosing the indoor visit.

    6. to · Rail Return to El Poblado El Poblado, Medellín
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
    OvernightFour Points by Sheraton MedellinMedellín
  7. Day 7

    Medellín

    America/Bogota
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
    2. to · Rail Travel toward Acevedo using the current Metro map Acevedo Station, Medellín

      Confirm station access and current line service.

    3. to · Rail Take a Metrocable round trip on a confirmed line Acevedo Station, Medellín

      Use the journey to look at hillside routes and connections. Verify transfers and fare rules.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near a route-friendly Metro stop Medellín, Colombia
    5. to · Activity Explore the public plazas around Universidad station Universidad Station, Medellín

      Choose a short signed route and check access for any indoor stop.

    6. to · Rail Return to El Poblado El Poblado, Medellín
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
    OvernightFour Points by Sheraton MedellinMedellín
  8. Day 8

    Medellín

    America/Bogota
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
    2. to · Ground transport Travel toward Parque Berrío Parque Berrío, Medellín

      Use the current Metro or road route.

    3. to · Activity Visit Museo de Antioquia Museo de Antioquia, Medellín

      Check opening days and select a few galleries.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the center Centro, Medellín
    5. to · Activity See the sculptures and civic facades around Plaza Botero Plaza Botero, Medellín

      Stick to public paths and adjust for crowding or events.

    6. to · Ground transport Return to El Poblado El Poblado, Medellín
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
    OvernightFour Points by Sheraton MedellinMedellín
  9. Day 9

    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
  10. Day 10

    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
  11. Day 11

    La Boquilla

    America/Bogota
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel San Diego, Cartagena
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the operator's confirmed meeting point La Boquilla, Cartagena

      Check transport and return arrangements before leaving.

    3. to · Cruise or ferry Take a mangrove outing with a local operator La Boquilla, Cartagena

      Confirm the actual departure, water conditions, life jackets, and accessibility. Use the walled city fallback if the outing is canceled.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the village or after the return La Boquilla, Cartagena

      Confirm food availability in advance.

    5. to · Ground transport Return to Cartagena's walled city San Diego, Cartagena
    6. to · Activity Take a short plaza walk or hotel break Plaza de San Diego, Cartagena
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel San Diego, Cartagena
    OvernightBantu Hotel by Faranda BoutiqueCartagena
  12. Day 12

    Cartagena

    America/Bogota
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel San Diego, Cartagena
    2. to · Ground transport 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.

    3. to · Activity Browse open produce and snack stalls Mercado de Bazurto, Cartagena

      Check opening hours and ask before photographing.

    4. to · Meal Choose a Caribbean Colombian lunch Cartagena, Colombia

      Look for a seafood or rice dish from an open establishment that fits your route.

    5. to · Ground transport Return to San Diego and take a midday break San Diego, Cartagena
    6. to · Activity Walk public plazas and choose a late snack Centro Histórico, Cartagena
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel San Diego, Cartagena
    OvernightBantu Hotel by Faranda BoutiqueCartagena
  13. Day 13

    Cartagena

    America/Bogota
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Plaza de San Diego Plaza de San Diego, Cartagena
    2. to · Activity 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.

    3. to · Activity Choose an open museum or public courtyard Plaza de Bolívar, Cartagena

      Check current museum openings and admission.

    4. to · Meal Lunch in the walled city Centro Histórico, Cartagena
    5. to · Activity Take a shaded café break or walk the plaza arcades Centro Histórico, Cartagena
    6. to · Activity See public streets around Plaza de Santo Domingo Plaza de Santo Domingo, Cartagena
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel San Diego, Cartagena
    OvernightBantu Hotel by Faranda BoutiqueCartagena
  14. Day 14

    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.