LATIN AMERICA Cartagena
DISCOVER COLOMBIA 11 Days from £2995 pp twin share with flights
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Explore the museums of Bogota, the coffee region and colonial Cartagena.
DAY 1 – Fly to Bogota Board an Iberian Airlines fl ight to Bogota for 2 nights at the Hotel Cite Bogota.
DAY 2 – Bogota
Half day tour of La Candelaria including the Botero and Gold museums. Travel by funicular railway to the sanctuary of Monserrate from where there are magnifi cent views over Bogota. This afternoon is at leisure.
DAY 3 – Villa de Leyva Depart Bogota for Villa de Leyva visiting the Underground Salt Cathedral at Zipaquira en route. Villa de Leyva is one of Colombia’s most beautiful colonial towns. The town has one of the largest plazas in the Americas, and is dotted with Spanish-style houses, small alleys, cobblestoned streets and a 16th century parish church. Overnight at the Hotel La Posada de San Antonio.
DAY 4 – Pereira Return to Bogota, stopping en route to visit the Convento del Santo Ecce Homo. Fly to Pereira for a 3 night stay at the Hacienda San Jose.
DAY 5 – Pereira
Full day exploring the Parque Nacional de los Nevados to visit the cloud forest and the traditional villages of Salento and Filandia with its viewpoint, colonial homes, Plaza de Bolivar and coffee shops. Stop at a trout farm and enjoy a traditional meal of smoked trout.
DAY 6 – Pereira Coffee Region San Agustin Archeological Park
Half-day tour visiting the Chinchina coffee plantations to enjoy the beautiful scenery of a coffee region that has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The visit continues to one of the coffee haciendas to see the plantations and the production system in detail. Afternoon at leisure.
COLONIAL COLOMBIA
A land of stunning beaches, ancient civilisations and colonial grace, Colombia has shaken off the image of recent years to emerge as one of the most captivating countries in South America.
THE COFFEE REGION Travelling through the fertile valleys of the ‘Zona Cafetera’, you can observe endless coffee plantations and their colourfully painted wooden houses. This area has been recognised by UNESCO for its outstanding natural beauty and a visit to a coffee hacienda to see the production system in detail is well worth the effort.
CARTAGENA This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the colonial jewel of the Americas, founded in 1533 by the conqueror Don Pedro de Heredia. The cultural wealth resulting from the mix of races, its architectural beauty, the sea and the warm evening breeze make Cartagena one of the most fascinating towns in the Caribbean.
SAN AGUSTIN A UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Colombia’s most important archaeological reserves, San Agustin can trace its origins back some 5,000 years. Shrouded in mystery and carved from volcanic rock, these statues of gods and mythical animals represent the largest group of megalithic sculptures in South America.
DAY 7 – Cartagena Fly to Cartagena for a 3 night stay in the Hotel Monterrey.
DAY 8 – Cartagena Morning sightseeing of the most beautiful city in the whole of the Americas. Tour the delightful historic centre as well as the church of La Popa and the fort of San Felipe, built on San Lazaro Hill to defend the city from pirate attacks. The afternoon is at leisure for individual exploration. The old town is an absolute delight to wander around the cobbled streets and plazas.
DAY 9 – Cartagena Today is at leisure – we recommend a full day tour to Islas Rosario, the archipelago renowned for its beauty and coral.
DAYS 10/11 – Fly to UK Depart for Heathrow via Bogota and Madrid.
22 Feb ‘13 £2995 12 Apr ‘13 £3145 26 Jul ‘13 £3195 18 Oct ‘13 £3295 21 Feb ‘14 £3495
TAYRONA NATIONAL PARK EXTENSION
Situated on Colombia’s Atlantic coast, the reefs, mangroves and jungles of Tayrona National Park are home to puma, turtles and over 300 species of birds. The hills above the coast provide a stunning habitat for a number of ecohabs. These beautifully situated cabins offer comfort, style and spectacular views. A 3 night stay costs from £840 per person.
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