Top Colombia Culture - page 8

Discover a different side of Colombia’s culture on a day trip to Palenque, hailed as the African heart of Cartagena. In a small group limited to only 10 others, you’ll dive head first into local culture and history by sampling local delicacies such as rum and sweets, and discover monuments that represent the town’s history.

Learn about Pablo Escobar from his direct family members on this tour of his former penthouse. Get up close and personal and learn about his rise to power and the facts and myths about his treasures, and hear personal family anecdotes. His relatives will answer questions as well. You'll be able to grab coffee and snacks before heading to the house.

Without a guided tour of Lake Guatavita, you might miss out on some of the history and folklore that make the area so much more than a beautiful destination. Private transit from Bogotá solves transportation logistics, making it easier for you to get out of the city to enjoy a guided hike, beautiful vistas, and traditional lunch, included, if the option is selected. Plus, value pricing makes this an ideal Bogotá day trip.

The winding alleys and cobbled streets of La Candelaria (Historic Old Town) make it a difficult place for first-time visitors to navigate. Avoid wasting time getting lost, especially if you’ve only got limited time in the capital of Colombia, on an express tour that’s designed with time-pressed travelers in mind. You’ll benefit from the personalized attention of your guide and discover information that you’re unlikely to find in the guidebook.

Learn about the life of Pablo Escobar on this private tour. You'll learn about the notorious drug lord and hear the stories of his victims and deepen your understanding of how the city evolved after his death. This tour includes visits to the rooftop where he was caught and killed, the cemetery where his body is buried, and the private prison where he carried out some of his sentence.

If you’re visiting Medellin for the first time, get a comprehensive introduction to the City of Eternal Spring on a private tour that covers Comuna 13—formerly one of the world’s most dangerous neighborhoods, which has undergone a radical transformation. This private tour includes hotel pickup, ensuring a seamless and comfortable experience with the undivided attention of your guide.

Indigenous economy activities, religious, art, and other determined the settlement of the Spanish and the foundation of Bogotá. In this tour you will understand the relation between the nature, the salt, the Dorado Legend, the Salt Cathedral, Gold Museum, the gold, the cooper and the Bogota population. Since we met, I began to explain some general details about Bogotá, then when we leave the city I will speak about the valley around the city, I will provide information about the original indigenous habitants called “ Muiscas” , their customs, some of their words and how all this heritage is included now in our society and in our food. We will meet a guide of the lake that speaks about the native culture and will explain why is so popular the Dorado Legend?, we will discuss the meaning of this ceremony. We will feel the mystic of the place, its energy and the relationship between nature and this space. In Guatavita town we will enjoy architecture, food, deserts and also handicrafts shopping. In Zipaquira I will speak some details of the Salt Cathedral and I will conduct the traveler to the underground Cathedral, this construction is unique because of its magnificence, the content of every sculpture, the representation of the way to the cross and the cross.

Swap Cali’s urban bustle for the tranquil scenery of San Cipriano on a private day trip that includes river tubing and a ride on la brujita (the little witch)—a motorized bike on rails, which is the only way to access the rural town of San Cipriano. Plus, you’ll enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide.

Discover Commune 13 from an authentic, comfortable and completely personalized perspective. Unlike traditional group tours, this is a private experience designed for those who want to explore at their own pace, with the convenience of private transportation and the exclusive attention of a bilingual guide. More than visiting a tourist spot, you will live the true story behind one of Medellin’s most striking urban transformations. During the Metrocable tour and walk along the iconic escalators, you will learn about the historical, cultural and social context that shaped Commune 13, while discovering its vibrant urban art, local galleries and traditional flavors. Our approach combines comfort, flexibility and a closer and more enriching experience, ideal for travelers looking for a more authentic and exclusive way to get to know Medellin.

Trace the transformation of Medellin, from one of the world’s most dangerous cities to Colombia’s beloved cultural hub, on a private tour of Comuna 13 and sites significant to Pablo Escobar. You’ll see what was once the worst place to live in the city through the eyes of a local, and photograph street art with a strong political message.

Experience Colombia’s spectacular subterranean salt cathedral on a half-day sightseeing excursion. After a convenient pickup from Bogotá, travel in a private vehicle with a personal driver-guide to the colonial salt mining town of Zipaquira. Go 590 feet (180 meters) underground to see an otherworldly place of worship where thousands of faithful attend service every Sunday.

Delve deeper into the turbulent history of Medellin on a tour that focuses on the impact of Pablo Escobar and takes you the street-art smothered Comuna 13. This private tour gives you the freedom to tweak your itinerary and ensures you get the undivided attention of your private guide, who offers more insight into the city than you’d get on your own.

See the highlights of Bogota with your own private guide to show you the way and share insight on this private tour. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to some of the most popular attractions in town, including the Botero Museum, the Gold Museum, and the Plaza de Bolivar. You'll also visit Mount Monserrate, where you’ll take in fantastic views of the city below.

Discover the artistic and touristic side of Ciudad Bolívar! This is a shared tour and we will visit the Paraíso neighborhood, a new setting for social and inclusive local tourism. We will take the new Transmicable, a mobility solution for the inhabitants of the sector and an opportunity to discover a magical, artistic, colorful territory with local talent. We will find El Paraíso Mirador where we will have a workshop by a group of young musicians and we will have a snack made by some of their mothers. We will visit the Illimani Park for a dance activity "break dance" and graffiti, two cultural processes that bet on the artistic progress of the neighborhood. Finally we will reach the top of the hill through "La Serpiente", a staircase that will connect us with one of the best views and colors of the city. We will visit one of the 15 collective gardens for a mini planting workshop and leave a memory of the visit to Ciudad Bolívar.

Learn about the history and traditions of Colombian coffee cultivation--firsthand--with a visit to a local coffee farm. You'll get to participate in every step of coffee harvesting, including picking, grinding, and roasting beans. You’ll also get to try plenty of fresh Colombian coffee right where it was produced.

Cartegena was the site of a decisive battle in the mid-1700’s, the outcome of which helped shape the region and the world for the next 200 years. Learn about that battle and much more during this half-day private tour of Colombia's most important colonial city. You'll also have a chance to discover the Caribbean region's pre-Columbian history by exploring artefacts of that era while visiting the Zenu Gold Museum.

Delve into Bogotá’s rich history on a private half-day tour of the Colombian capital’s historic center, La Candelaria. Alongside your guide, you’ll stroll along beautiful colonial streets while customizing your itinerary according to your interests. See arresting landmarks like Justice Palace and La Catedral Primera; browse fascinating exhibits in the Museo Botero or the glittering Museo de Oro (Gold Museum); and be seduced by the grand architecture of the Main Town Hall and Congress. Receive undivided attention from your guide on this private tour.

Immerse yourself in the coffee culture of Colombia during this private tour of a local coffee farm. Learn about the process from bean to cup through guided commentary, traveling at your own pace through the tour and asking plenty of questions. While you walk through the fields, hear about what it takes to be a "chapolera" or an "arreiro" and leave the tour with tons of coffee knowledge to impress your friends.

Set out on a 2-hour guided walking tour of Cartagena, Colombia's stunning seaside city. Take in the the colonial architecture of Old Town, here the stories behind buildings like the Cathedral of Cartagena and San Pedro Church, and learn about local culture along the way.

This comprehensive city tour gives you a taste of art, architecture, history, and gastronomy. Check out 23 full-size sculptures by talented artist Fernando Botero. Admire the neo-Gothic architecture of the Cultural Palace, step into the past at Salon Málaga, ride a cable car above the city, and taste exotic fruits in a traditional market. End your tour by learning about Colombia’s armed conflict at the House of Memory Museum.

When your cruise ships drops anchor in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Cartagena, don’t waste a minute of sightseeing time on a shore excursion that’s ideal for visitors with limited time. Convenient port pickup and drop-off are included, and you’ll travel in air-conditioned comfort between top Cartagena attractions in Old Town Cartagena, without getting lost or having to navigate unfamiliar public transport systems.

Taking a guided tour of Cali lets you visit the city’s top attractions in just a day. It’s a great overview of the city or first-time visitors—had to the Cristo Rey monument, Ermite Church, and other Cali highlights in the comfort of a private vehicle, stopping to snap photos and walk around key points. This tour also includes a food tasting, adding delicious dimension to your Cali experience.

Discover the fascinating story beyond Narcos on this 4-hour historical tour of the city. Delve into the fascinating story and multiple standpoints of locals how Medellin has endured through its dark times, the factors that supported its rebirth, and how the cocaine boom has conditioned politics, armed conflict, social norms and even fashion.

Explore the notorious legacy of Pablo Escobar during this private tour investigating the one-time Medellín hangouts and neighborhoods inhabited by the drug kingpin and his gang. This Escobar-themed tour of Medellín is as much a celebration of the city’s economic and social resurgence as it is a trip down memory lane. Visit sites that once hosted fierce turf battles between the Cali and Medellín cartels in the 1980s. Then check out the safe, thriving neighborhood of Comuna 13, once used by Escobar to recruit his army of assassins and killers. Your Escobar trip also includes a guide, bottled water, and a metro ticket.