1 weeks exploring Colombia’s must-sees

You would love to discover Colombia but only have 7 days of vacation ? No problem, we have the perfect itinerary for you !
Explore the country’s largest cities on quick visits but thoroughly. Go on a hike in one of Colombia‘s most beautiful national parks and end your trip by relaxing on the white-sand beaches to go back home all tanned up !

Itinerary details

Bogota > Cartagena > Barú > Santa Marta > Cartagena

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 !

Cartagena

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.

Barú

What to do in Barú ?

You know the beautiful beaches you see on TV ? The ones you think aren’t even real ? Well they have those in Barú ! 

• Meet people from all around the world.
• Sleep on beaches with white and pink sand.
• Swim in translucent water in the Caribbean sea.
• Go snorkeling and admire the many colorful fish.
• Look up and observe the different species of birds.

Santa Marta

What to do in Santa Marta ?

Santa Marta, is THE seaside resort in Colombia. From snow to beaches, it is really worth it ! 

• Get to know a heaven on earth, Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino.
• Tan up in the popular neighbourhood of El Rodadero right by the Caribbean sea.
• Meet dolphins at Rodadero Sea Aquarium ans Museum.
• Go explore the village of Minca and its stunning panorama over Santa Marta.
• 15min away, discover the fishermen’s village of Taganga.
• 2 hours away, relax on the largement beach of Palomino in a calm atmosphere.

Cartagena

What to do in Cartagena ?

Here you are back in Cartagena, enjoin these last few days to the fullest ! 

• 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.