1-week to discover the Andes Cordillera in Colombia

🌲 Do you love nature and going on hikes ? You want to fully explore Colombia ? Would love to meet authentic tribes and live thrilling experiences ? Well come on then, what are you wanting for ?
Go on a road trip and explore the Andes, learn about Colombia‘s history and end your trip by the translucide Caribbean water. 😍

Itinerary of this one week roadtrip to discover the Andes Cordillera

Bogota > Leyva > Barichara > Guane > Cartagena

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The itinerary : step by step

What to do in Bogota ?

A city 2800 m / 9186 ft up on a mountain, at the heart of the Andes, Bogota is the capital of Colombia. You have to stop by the biggest cities in the country.

• You have to do to the Gold Museum, a must-see. Discover the unique gold artworks, highlighting the country’s history and myths !
• Art lover ? Botero Museum is made for you ! Botero, a colombian painter and sculptor left many beautiful artworks for Colombians to be proud of. You will also find other artists’ art.
• Nature, sports and food lovers, this one is for you. Get on the Cerro de Monserrate funicular, Bogota’s symbol, and get a stunning view over the city. Don’t forget your sunscreen if you don’t want to burn, you’ll be close to sun up there !
• Roam through the city’s neighbourhoods, like Candelaria, you will be amazed by the many colorful graffitis.
• Have diner at Andres Carne de Res where the atmosphere is lively and colorful and where the typical dishes will fill you up !
• Go shopping the Zona-T.
• 45min away from Bogota, head to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, an underground cathedral ! It’s in a mine !

What to do in Leyva ?

Typical colonial village, Leyva is be the perfect village to get to truly know the traditional Colombian life. 

• Visit the Antonio Nariño Museum, a museum about an key actor in Colombia’s history.
• You love Gaudi and Barcelona’s architecture ? You will for sure love la Casa Terracota, a house entirely built out of clay.
• Hike on the surrounding trails and discover hidden gems.

What to do in Barichara ?

Athletes and nature lovers, you will absolutely want to stop by Barichara. The calm of the village will melt your heart ! 

• Discover the village’s Cathedral, built in 1705.
• Walk through the paved streets, appreciate the local architecture and meet the local craftsmen.
• Walk from Barichara to Guane on a 9km / 5.6 mile -long paved trail. About a 1 hour walk, on this trail called Camino Real.

What to do in Guane ?

The village of Guane will be a relaxing and cultural step. 

• The Archaeological and Paleontological Museum will let you discover thousands of fossils discovered in the region !

What to do in Cartagena ?

Legendary city, Cartagena will let you discover a lot about the culture.

• Walk through the many graffitis, meet the locals and live their way.
• Taste the local specialities from the street vendors.
• Learn about the indigenous customs at the Gold Museum in the old part of Cartagena.
• Visit the Palace of Inquisition near Bolivar Park, admire tis baroque architecture.
• Go for a day-trip to the San Felipe de Barajas Castle and learn about Spanish settlement.
• Take a dip at La Boquilla.
• Experience the Carnaval de Barranquilla in the beginning of March, the most colorful carnaval of Latin America.
• 50 km / 31 miles away, take a mud bath at Lodo el Totumo volcano.
• Go to the Archipelago of San Andrés, about an hour and 25min away. Head to San Andrés in Providencia by cruising on an catamaran and you will make amazing memories on some of the most beautiful Caribbean Islands.

Learn more…

• Check out all the practical informations you need to know about the country, by clicking here.
• Book a car rental at the best price, use this website.
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