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Colombia arts, food and the coast

Short middle stop and a slower finish

Submitted by Salt Air Routes
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Route and nights

  1. Bogotá4 nights
  2. Medellín2 nights
  3. Cartagena5 nights

Trip format: Open jaw · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: Two nights in the middle means one main visit. Keep a substantial final base for the last stretch.

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Trip stats

Trip days
12
Nights
11
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
72

Days by place

Cartagena
5
Bogotá
4
Medellín
2
La Boquilla
1

Hotels and other stays

Bantu Hotel by Faranda Boutique · Cartagena
5 nights
Hotel de la Opera · Bogotá
4 nights
Four Points by Sheraton Medellin · Medellín
2 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
30
Activity
23
Ground transport
9
Lodging
7
Rail
2
Cruise or ferry
1

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Bogotá
  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
Hotel de la OperaBogotá
Day 2 Bogotá
  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
Hotel de la OperaBogotá
Day 3 Bogotá
  1. to · Meal Breakfast in La Candelaria La Candelaria, Bogotá
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Monserrate lower station Monserrate, Bogotá

    Verify current weather, station access, and cable car or funicular operations.

  3. to · Activity Visit the viewpoint if conditions suit Cerro de Monserrate, Bogotá

    Choose the cable car or funicular if operating. Keep an easy pace at altitude and use a downtown museum if the weather or elevation does not suit.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the viewpoint or after returning downtown Bogotá, Colombia
  5. to · Ground transport Return to La Candelaria La Candelaria, Bogotá

    Allow time for queues and the last ground transfer.

  6. to · Activity Take a short walk or hotel break La Candelaria, Bogotá
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel La Candelaria, Bogotá
Hotel de la OperaBogotá
Day 4 Bogotá
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel La Candelaria, Bogotá
  2. to · Activity Visit the Gold Museum Museo del Oro, Bogotá

    Check opening days and choose exhibits on regional metals and techniques.

  3. to · Meal Lunch in the center Centro, Bogotá
  4. to · Activity Explore the Botero Museum and courtyard Museo Botero, Bogotá

    Verify its opening days separately from the Gold Museum.

  5. to · Activity Walk an open section of La Candelaria La Candelaria, Bogotá
  6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel La Candelaria, Bogotá
Hotel de la OperaBogotá
Day 5 Medellín
  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
Four Points by Sheraton MedellinMedellín
Day 6 Medellín
  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
Four Points by Sheraton MedellinMedellín
Day 7 Cartagena
  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
Bantu Hotel by Faranda BoutiqueCartagena
Day 8 Cartagena
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel San Diego, Cartagena
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Castillo San Felipe de Barajas Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, Cartagena
  3. to · Activity Explore open sections of Castillo San Felipe Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, Cartagena

    Check hours and access for uneven and steep sections. Start early when heat is a concern.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the walled city Centro Histórico, Cartagena
  5. to · Activity Walk shaded squares around Plaza de Bolívar Plaza de Bolívar, Cartagena
  6. to · Activity Choose an open wall section and see its harbor-facing defenses Murallas de Cartagena

    Take an indoor break if the afternoon heat makes the wall walk unsuitable.

  7. to · Meal Dinner in the walled city Centro Histórico, Cartagena
Bantu Hotel by Faranda BoutiqueCartagena
Day 9 La Boquilla
  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
Bantu Hotel by Faranda BoutiqueCartagena
Day 10 Cartagena
  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
Bantu Hotel by Faranda BoutiqueCartagena
Day 11 Cartagena
  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.

Bantu Hotel by Faranda BoutiqueCartagena
Day 12 Cartagena
  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.

Trip calendar

Itinerary map Print itinerary

Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

  1. Day 1

    Bogotá

    America/Bogota Open map for Bogotá
    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
    Hotel de la OperaBogotá
  2. Day 2

    Bogotá

    America/Bogota Open map for Bogotá
    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
    Hotel de la OperaBogotá
  3. Day 3

    Bogotá

    America/Bogota Open map for Bogotá
    1. to · Meal Breakfast in La Candelaria La Candelaria, Bogotá
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Monserrate lower station Monserrate, Bogotá

      Verify current weather, station access, and cable car or funicular operations.

    3. to · Activity Visit the viewpoint if conditions suit Cerro de Monserrate, Bogotá

      Choose the cable car or funicular if operating. Keep an easy pace at altitude and use a downtown museum if the weather or elevation does not suit.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the viewpoint or after returning downtown Bogotá, Colombia
    5. to · Ground transport Return to La Candelaria La Candelaria, Bogotá

      Allow time for queues and the last ground transfer.

    6. to · Activity Take a short walk or hotel break La Candelaria, Bogotá
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel La Candelaria, Bogotá
    Hotel de la OperaBogotá
  4. Day 4

    Bogotá

    America/Bogota Open map for Bogotá
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel La Candelaria, Bogotá
    2. to · Activity Visit the Gold Museum Museo del Oro, Bogotá

      Check opening days and choose exhibits on regional metals and techniques.

    3. to · Meal Lunch in the center Centro, Bogotá
    4. to · Activity Explore the Botero Museum and courtyard Museo Botero, Bogotá

      Verify its opening days separately from the Gold Museum.

    5. to · Activity Walk an open section of La Candelaria La Candelaria, Bogotá
    6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel La Candelaria, Bogotá
    Hotel de la OperaBogotá
  5. Day 5

    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
    Four Points by Sheraton MedellinMedellín
  6. Day 6

    Medellín

    America/Bogota Open map for Medellín
    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
    Four 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
    Bantu Hotel by Faranda BoutiqueCartagena
  8. Day 8

    Cartagena

    America/Bogota Open map for Cartagena
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel San Diego, Cartagena
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Castillo San Felipe de Barajas Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, Cartagena
    3. to · Activity Explore open sections of Castillo San Felipe Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, Cartagena

      Check hours and access for uneven and steep sections. Start early when heat is a concern.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the walled city Centro Histórico, Cartagena
    5. to · Activity Walk shaded squares around Plaza de Bolívar Plaza de Bolívar, Cartagena
    6. to · Activity Choose an open wall section and see its harbor-facing defenses Murallas de Cartagena

      Take an indoor break if the afternoon heat makes the wall walk unsuitable.

    7. to · Meal Dinner in the walled city Centro Histórico, Cartagena
    Bantu Hotel by Faranda BoutiqueCartagena
  9. Day 9

    La Boquilla

    America/Bogota Open map for La Boquilla
    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
    Bantu Hotel by Faranda BoutiqueCartagena
  10. Day 10

    Cartagena

    America/Bogota Open map for Cartagena
    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
    Bantu Hotel by Faranda BoutiqueCartagena
  11. Day 11

    Cartagena

    America/Bogota Open map for Cartagena
    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.

    Bantu Hotel by Faranda BoutiqueCartagena
  12. Day 12

    Cartagena

    America/Bogota Open map for Cartagena
    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.