Coffee picker harvesting beans , Caldas , Colombia
Colombia ’ s Colonial Jewels & the Coffee Triangle
Colombia : Bogotá , Medellín , Coffee Triangle , Cartagena For departure dates , available single space , and pricing , visit www . oattravel . com / bogpricing
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Discover hidden riches when you travel to Colombia , the land that inspired the myth of El Dorado — and whose borders are now open to travelers after decades of being closed . Our adventure takes us from the colonial heart of Bogotá , La Candelaria , to modern Medellín , a former cartel capital that is now a model of urban innovation . We ’ ll also venture down the country ’ s backroads to the Coffee Triangle region and discover the seaside splendor of Cartagena .
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . • Arrive Bogotá , Colombia Depart the U . S . today for Bogotá . An O . A . T . representative will meet you at the airport and assist with the transfer to our hotel , where you ’ ll join travelers who took the pre-trip extension to Bolivia : La Paz & Lake Titicaca .
Hotel NH Collection Bogotá Teleport Royal or similar
DAY 2 • Explore Bogotá • Gold Museum This morning , embark on a walking tour of downtown Bogotá , from the historic La Candelaria neighborhood to Bolívar Square . Next we ’ ll head to Bogotá ’ s Gold Museum , which is home to the world ’ s biggest collection of pre-Hispanic gold artifacts . This evening , we enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant . Please note : Bogotá is at an altitude of 8,000 feet . We recommend staying hydrated while at high altitude . Travelers may rest at the hotel if necessary .
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DAY 3 • Bogotá • Controversial Topic : Colombia ’ s internal conflict • Optional local market & urban street art tour Today , your morning is free to make your own discoveries . Or you may choose to join our optional tour , which begins at a local market where you ’ ll see ( and taste ) Colombia ’ s exotic produce , then offers a look at the city ’ s colorful urban street art scene . This evening , gather for a conversation with a local expert about a Controversial Topic : Colombia ’ s decades-long political conflict .
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DAY 4 • Medellín • Explore Medellín • Botero Museum Fly from Bogotá to Medellín this morning . Upon arrival , we ’ ll make our way to the city center for a walking tour . Next , visit the Botero Museum , which features the work of the Colombian artist Fernando Botero .
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DAY 5 • Medellín • Visit Guatape This morning , we head for Guatape , a colorful village known for its zócalos , tiles that decorate houses and the town ’ s church . Enjoy a boat ride on the lake at the center of town before savoring lunch in a local restaurant .
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DAY 6 • Comuna 8 • Grand Circle Foundation visit : Hill of Values • Pereira After breakfast , set out for Comuna 8 . Once considered one of the most dangerous comunas in the city , Comuna 8 is now a model example of Medellín ’ s transformation . While there , we ’ ll
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