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Bienvenidos a Colombia: A Renaissance in South America |
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Program Number: |
20099RJ |
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| Duration: |
12 nights |
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Colombia (South America), Colombia
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| Price starting at: |
$3,895.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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| Meals: |
29;
12 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 8 Dinners |
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Vegetarian |
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Experience the many faces of Colombia, a country transitioning from a place of turmoil to a thriving modern nation. Journey to the bustling capital of Bogotá with its glimmering skyscrapers and Botero masterpieces; the rolling hills and traditional villages of the coffee lands; Medellín, a city whose cosmopolitan outlook is no longer overshadowed by infamy; and walled Cartagena, home of and inspiration to Nobel Prize winner Gabriel García Márquez.
Highlights
• Learn about Cartagena’s role in the life and works of famed Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez.
• Go behind the scenes at a Colombian coffee plantation and meet with the owner.
• Explore the world-famous Gold Museum and learn about the gold on display, its shamanic significance and how the collection was formed.
Activity Particulars
Walking up to two miles at a time, often on dirt paths, cobblestones or other uneven terrain. Elevations up to 9,000 feet.
Date Specific Information
11-7-2013, 12-5-2013, 1-16-2014, 2-13-2014
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology — listening devices — on this date.
Itinerary Summary
Arrival Bogotá, 4 nights; flight to Armenia, coach to Manizales, 3 nights; coach to Medellín, 2 nights; flight to Cartagena, 3 nights; departure.
Flight from the U.S.A. | Arrival Bogotá | 4 nights |
Examine paintings by Fernando Botero, one of Colombia’s national treasures, at the Botero Museum. Enjoy the famous sunset view at Monserrate. Marvel at the largest collection of pre-Columbian gold in the world at the Gold Museum.
Flight to Armenia | Coach to Manizales | 3 nights |
Journey through the Colombian countryside en route to Manizales, stopping at villages to learn what daily life is like and try local delicacies like trout in garlic sauce. Spend a morning with the workers of Fundacion Nutrir, joining them as they provide nutritious meals to poor Colombian children. Explore the charming city of Manizales, whose rise is tied closely to the growth of the coffee industry. Discover the inner workings of a coffee plantation.
Coach to Medellín | 2 nights |
An expert lecture delves into the miraculous transformation of Medellín from the infamous home of Pablo Escobar’s cartel to one of South America’s safest and most promising cities. Visit the lakes of Guatape.
Flight to Cartagena | 3 nights | Departure |
Discover the colonial walled city and fortress of Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A literary expert shows you the Cartagena of famed author Gabriel García Márquez and brings to life scenes from “Love in the Time of Cholera.”
Colombia (South America)
Named for Christopher Columbus after his discovery of the “New World,” Colombia boasts the second-largest population in South America. It is considered one of the world’s megadiverse countries due to its rich rainforests, dramatic coastlines and tropical grasslands.
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Accommodations
Bogota: Hotel in historic center. Manizales: Centrally located hotel. Medellin: Centrally located hotel. Cartagena: Boutique hotel.
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