Live the experience of Colombian coffee and nature
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Colombian coffee is known around the world for its mildness, aroma and flavour. This tour in Colombia will take you through the Coffee Cultural Landscape, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 2011. This is a region of incomparable beauty, not only for the landscape of coffee cultivation, but also for the native forests and for the biological corridors which play an important role in conservation. Coffee is not just part of the landscape, but is also manifested in local culture, inspiring oral tradition, dance, music, cuisine, literature, architecture and customs that have been passed from one generation to the next.
Read moreColombian coffee is known around the world for its mildness, aroma and flavour. This tour in Colombia will take you through the Coffee Cultural Landscape, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 2011. This is a region of incomparable beauty, not only for the landscape of coffee cultivation, but also for the native forests and for the biological corridors which play an important role in conservation. Coffee is not just part of the landscape, but is also manifested in local culture, inspiring oral tradition, dance, music, cuisine, literature, architecture and customs that have been passed from one generation to the next.
During the tour, of course, you'll enjoy the amazing nature of this country in South America, which presents both greeny palms and stunning beaches.
The itinerary of your vacation includes:
Arrival in Bogotà at any time. A member of our team will welcome you on your arrival and take you to the hotel to explain the tour program.
Today you will explore Monserrate and the Candelaria, the city historic district. The Chorro de Quevedo, a small square that marks the site of the original settlement, is sure to charm with its cobblestone streets, bohemian cafés, art galleries and museums, including the world’s largest collection of gold, housed at the Gold Museum. Breakfast is included.
On the way to Villa de Leyva, you'll visit the Salt Cathedral and explore Ráquira, a picturesque town known for a variety of artisanal ceramics and cloth making.
The day is devoted to a full tour of Iguaque Natural Park, this is also an ideal spot for birdwatching, and for observing other flora and fauna. Optional tours available in Villa de Leyva and sorroundings.
Transfer to Barichara. En route visit Socorro, a town described as “the cradle of Latin American independence”. Here Commoners Rebellion began, a movement against the Spaniards and their imposition of taxes on the principal crop. During the night, enjoy a night tour with the yellow lights of Barichara's streets as the backdrop.
In the morning hike from Barichara to Guane (low level, 2/3 hours). Guane is a little village with a rich archaeological history. Here you can find a small museum which houses an important collection of aquatic fossils, a Guane mummy, and a variety of other treasures from both the colonial and contemporary periods.
Then, in the afternoon, you'll move back to the city for the tour of Barichara. It is one of Colombia’s prettiest towns, renowned as a fine example of colonial architecture and an oasis of tranquility. The most distinctive features include the cobblestone streets, the rammed-earth houses, the bahereque building style, mud tiles and stone monuments made by well-known Barichara’s artists.
Today you'll visit the Chicamocha Park and the famous Hacienda El Roble, an ancient coffee estate, which boasts more than 100 years of tradition in producing some of the world's finest coffee.
Fly from Bucaramanga to Pereira (via Bogotá).
Today you'll visit the popular Hacienda San Alberto, where the famous Cafè San Alberto is cultivated, selected and produced.
You'll visit Valle de la Cocora, the birthplace of the wax palm, the national tree of Colombia. You'll also walk the Niebla Forest, and witness an indigenous ritual held at the world’s tallest palm tree.
Today you'll take the fly to Cartagena (via Bogotà). Upon arrival, free time at leisure.
Today you'll enjoy the walled city in Cartagena. Visit the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, a Unesco World Heritage Site built during the colonial era to protect Spanish interests from invasions by the English and French. Explore Cerro de la Popa, where you will find a church and colonial convent constructed in the 17th century.
In the morning travel to Tayrona by car (5 hours). Tayrona National Park is a nature and archaeological reserve, perhaps best known for having the best beaches in Colombia. Free time at leisure upon arrival.
Free day to explore and enjoy the wonderful beaches.
Travel to Santa Marta (1 hour) at any time: end of services.