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Discover the life and works of one of Colombia's best-known artists, Fernando Botero, on a 3-hour guided tour through Medellín. Explore the Museum of Antioquia, where more than 100 of Botero's paintings are on display, and visit the Plaza de las Esculturas, home to over 20 Botero statues. A highlight of this art tour is Botero's Pájaro de Paz statue, which was destroyed by a bomb and later replaced with an exact Botero replica. The remnants of the original and the newer version now stand side by side.

Immerse yourself in the world of Colombian coffee on this small-group tour from Medellin. Get out of the city and take in the beauty of the surroundings; you can focus on enjoying it instead of worrying about driving and directions since all private transportation is included. Learn about the process of coffee-making at an organic coffee farm, from bean to cup, and taste some samples of different brews.

There is no other place like Comuna 13, it captures how a transformation is possible by connecting communities. In this tour we will take in amazing views over Medellin, see unique street art graffiti and street rap.

Get out and explore Medellin in a different light on this small-group guided tour. You'll visit cultural hot spots such as Salon Malaga, which dates back to the 1950s, and the Homero Manzi Cultural House, known for its tango dance events. You'll also pay a visit to La Pascasia, a bar and restaurant with an art gallery and regular live music performances.

Get an insider's perspective on Medellin's transformation from one of the most notorious cities in Latin America to one of the safest, most vibrant, and most visited destinations in all of South America. This tour takes you to outdoor mural galleries in the neighborhoods of Las Indepencias and San Javier, allowing you to hear the city's story through its artwork. Travel like a local on the metro and the bus along with your guide, and taste local favorite snacks, too.

Cali is a Salsa hot spot. Learn about the history of Salsa music and dancing, and hear about how Salsa became so deeply rooted in Cali’s culture. See where the authentic costumes and shoes are made, visit a dance class, try playing instruments used to make the famous Salsa beat, and even meet local dancers and musicians who work in the Salsa world.

Immerse yourself in the true essence of El Poblado with our tour! Do you want to know El Poblado beyond stereotypes? Join our shared tour and discover a neighborhood full of life, history and contrasts! Along with an authentic local guide, you will explore hidden corners, learn about the history of the neighborhood and live a unique experience.

Discover Cartagena’s vibrant nightlife in a guided experience of selected bars. Enjoy the ideal night for a closer and more authentic experience. Try well-crafted cocktails while exploring different musical environments and styles. Accompanied by hosts with extensive experience in hospitality and local culture. Live the Carthage night without worrying about planning The experience begins at Mirador Culture Bar, overlooking the historic center, live DJ and signature cocktails and continues at other outstanding bars selected according to the rhythm of the night and the tastes of the group. The activity is offered in Spanish and English and is ideal for those who enjoy cocktails, music and good company.

Delve into Medellin’s rich cultural heritage on a half-day tour of the city’s best museums. Learn about Medellin’s radical transformation—from a perilously dangerous city to a thriving metropolis—and visit the San Pedro Cemetery Museum and the Museum of Antioquia. Head straight to the museum highlights and learn much more than by looking at the info panels alone.

I love to ride a bicycle, because you can enjoy closer the city, Bogotá has 535 km (332 miles) of cycling paths, the nature of the city is all the year green, so you should know the parks to live it and to relax, the Simón Bolivar Park is the biggest, with an area of 113 hectareas (279 acres) it is equal to 1076 olympic swimming pools, it has cycling paths, jogging paths, a lake, palygrounds, etc. Then we continue to Virgilio Barco Library designed by the most important colombian architect Rogelio Salmona.

Discover the wonderful world of coffee and learn how the elixir is made during this coffee farm experience near Bogota. Join a small group and set out for the town of Choachi, just outside of Bogota, where the farm is located. Learn about the daily life of a coffee farmer as well as the coffee manufacturing process.

Comuna 13 was once a dangerous neighbourhood where few tourists dared to step foot. Nowadays, it’s the place to go to see first hand how this underdog of a city has been revitalized into one of South America’s cultural hubs. Ride the Medellin MetroCable for fabulous aerial views of the city tour the city’s vibrant street art and stop by street markets to try authentic local fare and peruse handmade arts and crafts.

Dive deep into the history of Cartagena's Walled City with Part I of an offline audio tour. Downloaded straight onto your smartphone, this self-guided experience is perfect for independent travelers who like to sightsee at their own pace. Through immersive audio commentary, you’ll travel hundreds of years into the past to the days of colonial Colombia. Highlights include la Serrezuela, San Felipe de Barajas Castle, Las Bovedas, and Our Lady of Mercy Church.

Immerse yourself in the daily life of the city; live, walk, smell and taste the culture of Medellin while sharing your time with a local, discovering the fascinating urban and social transformation of what was once the most dangerous city in the world. Initially in our tour we will experience Downtown Medellin; we will recognize it's history, it's culture and it's art, we will discover what day to day is like at Downtown Medellin, where approximately 1'200.000 people move daily. We will start our trip using the public transportation, first we will take the train to the Comuna 13, then we will transfer to the cable car that will take us to some of the communities in the hills. At the Comuna 13, we will go to the famous Outdoor Escalators, a unique project in the world framed by the greatest amount of graffiti in Medellin, previously one of the most dangerous areas in the city, we will understand the incredible history and the transformation process that it's inhabitants experienced.

Zipaquira Salt Cathedral is one of Colombia's top attractions, but reaching it without your own wheels can be difficult. This day trip saves you the stress of public transportation by taking care of round-trip rides from the capital and includes a tour of the nearby town. Tailor your experience with options that include admission tickets.

This tour can be done independently of the self-guided tour to Cartagena Fortress: The Rise of the Wall Part I. The voice of Antonio Arévalo, one of the builders of the fortress, is your narrator on this special audio walk. He embarks on a journey back in time to show you the walls of Cartagena, with special commentary on the engineering marvels that were designed to protect the city from pirate attacks. Your tour begins just outside the Bovedas, where you'll learn how they were used as Republican prisons in colonial times and now serve as an exhibition space and selling point for handicrafts from all over Colombia. You will walk on the wall and discover the Santa Clara bastion and see the house of Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Your narrator will ask you questions along the way and make everything you learn about the architectural elements entertaining and exciting. You will hear the poem by Daniel Lemaitre that inspired the monument that you can see from this place.

Explore the vibrant community of Comuna 20, comprising 11 neighborhoods, with a focus on Siloé. Overcoming a history of violence, residents strive for positive change through tourism, entrepreneurship, and local culture. Witness the resilience of this community, experiencing its art, culture, and creativity as they work towards a better way of life.

During your Medellin vacation, don’t waste a moment waiting—save time waiting in line with a skip-the-line admission ticket to the Antioquia Museum (Museo de Antioquia), one of Colombia’s most important galleries. Choose a time slot to suit you and admire works by Fernando Botero at your own pace.

Combine two popular Bogotá day trips into a single outing on this tour to the Nemocón Salt Mines and the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. Going on a tour not only streamlines transportation and admission—entrance prices are included in the tour price—but also ensures a quality guide to inform and share stories that bring each sight to life.

Spend a day immersed in Colombia’s lush nature on this full-day excursion from Cali to the San Cipriano Natural Reserve. With a small group, go on jungle walks, swim in the pristine waters, kayak or tube along the San Cipriano River, and much more. This is a day filled with adventure and not to be missed.

Get a sense for the top attractions in Cartagena during this 4-hour shore excursion designed with cruise ship passengers in mind. Explore the unique Moorish and Republican architecture of the city’s Manga Island, take in gorgeous views from the hilltop Monastery of La Popa and check out historic San Felipe Fortress. You’ll also enjoy an hour-long walking tour of Cartagena’s atmospheric old city and do some souvenir shopping at Las Bovedas. Your excursion also includes round-trip port transport, a professional guide, and light refreshments.

Have your Cartagena adventure captured in high-definition on a small-group walking tour. As you explore the city’s highlights and hidden corners, your guide will take pictures of you against the most photogenic landmarks. Highlights and backdrops include Plaza de la Trinidad, Barrio Getsemani, Torre del Reloj, and the Cathedral of Cartagena. This experience allows you to soak in the city’s magic without being stuck behind a camera lens.

Learn about Cali's tradition of salsa dancing and get the chance to try out a few steps yourself with this tour. You'll visit the Salsa Museum, spend time in Cali's historic Barrio Obrero, and get the chance to dance it up with locals. Don't worry if you don't have any dance experience, as lessons will be provided.

Enjoy a 2-hour tour with live music on the main streets of Santa Marta, with other national and foreign tourists like you with whom you can interact in what is practically a mobile nightclub.You will have a stop at the Monument of Pibe Valderrama and the Bay of Santa Marta where you will have a beautiful photographic memory.