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This is a suggested independent itinerary that you customize. Please select the best flights, hotels, trains, activities, transportation and number of nights in each destination to fit your needs.
A Colombian Experience! visiting: Cartagena (colonial city on the shores of the sea, and one of the most visited cities. The historic walled city remains alongside the ultramodern skyscraper-filled Bocagrande. Cartagena is famous for its castles, culture, history and colorful buildings as well as the iconic palenqueras –Afro-Colombian women in bright dresses selling fruit in Cartagena`s plazas-); after that, Barranquilla (best known as The Golden Gate of Colombia, with beautiful people, cumbia dancing, its warm climate and its culinary delights. It is also an important sailing port city, most famous for its Carnaval celebrations and a renowned party town with beautiful beaches); and finally, Santa Marta (its bay, white-sand beaches, and all its surroundings are full of indescribable magic. The oldest city in South America that holds an unrivalled architectural heritage that evokes the times of the banana bonanza). Private transfers will take you between these destinations. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
This 8 night sample itinerary includes:
Flight into Cartagena and out of Santa Marta
Hotel for 3 nights in Cartagena
Transfer from Hotel in Cartagena to Hotel in Barranquilla
Hotel for 2 nights in Barranquilla
Transfer from Hotel in Barranquilla to Hotel in Santa Marta
Barranquilla (9)Cartagena (53)Santa Marta - Beach (14)
Trip Summary
3 nights in Cartagena
Walk through Cartagena`s welcoming alleys and streets and you will discover one of the most fascinating towns in the Caribbean, with a uniquely romantic atmosphere and well-preserved colonial architectural treasures. To add to its Caribbean Sea appeal, Cartagena guards inside its walls the largest fortification in the Americas built during Colonial times to protect it from pirates and buccaneers. Throw in the cultural mélange resulting from the Spanish-indigenous mix and you have a vibrant city that should be on every traveler must-see list.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See's: Explore the Old City, Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, Street Food Tour, Visit a Mud Volcano, Islas del Rosario, Mercado de Bazurto, Playa Blanca, Convento De La Popa, and so much more!
2 nights in Barranquilla
The large port city of Barranquilla is located on the Caribbean Coast, a thriving cultural city boasting many exciting attractions, historical buildings, and museums. The bustling metropolis lies on the banks of the Magdalena River and offers visitors great restaurants, street food vendors, shopping and the annual celebration of Barranquilla`s Carnival.
Recommended Stay:At least 2 nights Must See`s:
Caribbean Museum, The Carnival House, Bocas de Ceniza, Puerto Salgar, Romantic Museum, Plaza de la Paz, Metropolitan Cathedral, Paseo Bolivar and much more.
3 nights in Santa Marta - Beach
Visit Colombia`s oldest colonial city,
Santa Marta bursting with historic sites, monuments and stunning colonial architecture spread throughout the plaza`s and parks. Relax on the finest beaches and swim in the crystal clear calm Caribbean waters filled with vibrant coral and marine life. Explore the miles of the outdoor jungle set in the magnificent Sierra Nevada Mountain ranges. Dine at many waterfront restaurants and eateries found in this Oceanfront city and watch glorious sunsets from the Santa Marta Marina.
Recommended Stay:At least 2 nights Must See's: Rodadero Beach, Taganga, Tayrona National Park, Concha Bay, Simon Bolivar Park, Santa Marta Cathedral, Tayrona Gold Museum and much more.
Colombia, a tropical country of incredible diversity and charm. Its ever-changing geography, a history loaded with mystery and adventure, its people and cultures, have fascinated the world for centuries. Although its excellent coffee and the purity of its emeralds have made the country famous, Colombia is also the homeland of the El Dorado legend and the magical universe of Garcia Marquez's Macondo. Coming to Colombia is discovering a completely new world.
Walk through Cartagena`s welcoming alleys and streets and you will discover one of the most fascinating towns in the Caribbean, with a uniquely romantic atmosphere and well-preserved colonial architectural treasures. To add to its Caribbean Sea appeal, Cartagena guards inside its walls the largest fortification in the Americas built during Colonial times to protect it from pirates and buccaneers. Throw in the cultural mélange resulting from the Spanish-indigenous mix and you have a vibrant city that should be on every traveler must-see list.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See's: Explore the Old City, Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, Street Food Tour, Visit a Mud Volcano, Islas del Rosario, Mercado de Bazurto, Playa Blanca, Convento De La Popa, and so much more!
The large port city of Barranquilla is located on the Caribbean Coast, a thriving cultural city boasting many exciting attractions, historical buildings, and museums. The bustling metropolis lies on the banks of the Magdalena River and offers visitors great restaurants, street food vendors, shopping and the annual celebration of Barranquilla`s Carnival.
Recommended Stay:At least 2 nights Must See`s:
Caribbean Museum, The Carnival House, Bocas de Ceniza, Puerto Salgar, Romantic Museum, Plaza de la Paz, Metropolitan Cathedral, Paseo Bolivar and much more.
Visit Colombia`s oldest colonial city,
Santa Marta bursting with historic sites, monuments and stunning colonial architecture spread throughout the plaza`s and parks. Relax on the finest beaches and swim in the crystal clear calm Caribbean waters filled with vibrant coral and marine life. Explore the miles of the outdoor jungle set in the magnificent Sierra Nevada Mountain ranges. Dine at many waterfront restaurants and eateries found in this Oceanfront city and watch glorious sunsets from the Santa Marta Marina.
Recommended Stay:At least 2 nights Must See's: Rodadero Beach, Taganga, Tayrona National Park, Concha Bay, Simon Bolivar Park, Santa Marta Cathedral, Tayrona Gold Museum and much more.
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