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Cartagena:

Advise clients to visit the colonial city of Cartagena to explore its famous colourful balconies before taking a trip to the fishing village of La Boquilla. They could also visit the Batambora drum school to enjoy and connect with the different rhythms and sounds of Cumbia, Mapale and Champeta. They can attend a masterclass in local dancing, like champeta and salsa, too.

Book it: Abercrombie and Kent offers the eight-night Colombia: Bogota to Cartagena Escorted Tour 2024 from £8,645, with departure dates in May, August, September and October. Flights not included. 

Medellin:

Suggest clients walk through one of the most famous neighbourhoods in Medellin: Comuna 13, to enjoy exhibitions from different local artists, from extensive murals telling stories about Medellin to some of the most breathtaking art in the city.

Book it: Journey Latin America’s Chachalaca: Colombia’s Colonial and Coffee Culture holiday starts from £3,864 (based on two people sharing and excluding flights) for 14 days and includes two days in Medellin.

Coffee region:

The coffee-loving among your clients will want to experience the traditional coffee farms and haciendas of Montenegro, Quindio. During a guided tour of the plantations, they will participate in picking and collecting coffee beans themselves. Next, they can visit Cocora Valley, where the world’s highest wax palm is located amid a traditional Colombian landscape. Why not suggest they take a horseback ride through the mountains and end their day with a cup of coffee in Salento?

Book it: Audley Travel’s Colombia itineraries include the 11-day Simply Colombia: Bogota, coffee region & Cartagena from £4,065, including flights. 

Bogota:

A visit to the national museum is a must for visitors to Bogota, along with exploring the restaurants in the La Macarena neighbourhood. After this they can head to Monserrate, stopping by La Plaza de Bolivar and visiting the environmental axis with a view of the mountains. Here, clients can also take a ride to the top of the mountain in a cable car for the best views of the city.

Book it: Cox & Kings’ 12-night Treasures of Colombia itinerary starts from £2,795 (inclduing flights) and includes two days exploring the capital.