Viaje romantico por Colombia

About the destination: The cosmopolitan capital city of Colombia, Bogotá, home to approximately 8 million people, is situated at an elevation of roughly 2640 m in the Andean Highlights. This results in a perpetual spring-like climate. Bogotá is not just a starting point for travel throughout the country, but also a fascinating city to discover. It boasts an appealing old district, La Candelaria, a blend of old and new with stunning old colonial buildings and palaces, bohemian cafés, art galleries and theatres, and some excellent examples of modern, futuristic architecture. The city is renowned for its collection of pre-Columbian gold art, magnificent colonial churches, and top-notch museums such as the outstanding Museo del Oro, considered one of South America's finest museums. Bogotá provides visitors with everything a modern city can offer, including a vibrant and diverse cultural life. El Centro is packed with shops, offices, cafés and a financial district. The majority of the best hotels, restaurants, cafés, boutiques and nightclubs are located in Zona Norte. Day trips from Bogotá include a journey to Zipaquirá, where you can see the impressive underground cathedral constructed from a salt mine. Another interesting place to visit is Monserrate, which offers fantastic views over the city.

About the destination: Salento is a Colombian town located near the Andes, west of Bogotá. It is famous for its coffee plantations and its lush landscape. To the east is the Cocora Valley, known for its wax palms, a symbol of the country, and for the rare species of parrots that live there. It is the gateway to the snow-covered peaks of Los Nevados National Park, located northeast of the town. In Salento, Calle Real has colorful buildings and craft shops. El Mirador is located northeast of the town.

About the destination: Medellin is the second largest city in Colombia, and the capital of Antioquia. Due to its pleasant spring-like climate all year round the city is known as the City of the Eternal Spring. Despite its reputation of dangerous city throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Medellin is now considered to be one of the safest cities in Latin America. Medellin is a modern city of significant elegance, with luxurious restaurants, stylish bars and cafés, boutiques and galleries. Colombian figurative artist Fernando Botero was born here, you'll find many of his sculptures spread throughout the city, especially in Plaza Botero where there are 23 sculptures of the Colombian artist. There are several museums and old churches to visit, an impressive Metropolitan Cathedral, a superb Botanical Garden and many lively squares. Many people come here for the nightlife, which has the reputation to be one of the best in Colombia. Medellin is also known for its noteworthy festivals and events, such as the International Poetry Festival, the International Jazz Festival, the International Tango Festival, the Flower Parade and Los Alumbrados, the Christmas lights decorating Medellin, which make it the most beautiful Latin American city for the holidays.

About the destination: Declared a part of the UNESCO World Heritage in 1984, Cartagena de Indias is quite possibly one of South America's most beautiful cities. Facing the Caribbean Sea to the west with Cartagena Bay to the south, the city is Colombia's top travel attraction. The city encapsulates all the charm of Spanish colonial architecture. The old town of Cartagena is immaculately preserved, with numerous beautiful squares, churches and old buildings to marvel at. Walking down its picture-perfect streets is just a delight. Stroll along an enchanting maze of cobbled lanes and admire the Spanish colonial buildings including the Palace of the Inquisition, the Clock-Tower and the Castle of San Felipe de Barajas. Eating out is another form of entertainment in Cartagena, with countless choices of new and exotic flavours in its local and international restaurants. Cartagena offers all the enchantment of its history and it is considered one of the greatest cultural treasures in the Americas.

About the destination: The city of Santa Marta is officially a district that is tourist, cultural and historic, while also being the capital of the Department of Magdalena and one of the most important regions in the Caribbean after Barranquilla and Cartagena. Santa Marta uses the tourist slogan "the magic of having it all" as it boasts over a hundred beaches and snow-capped mountains. This city, situated in the bay of the same name, is one of the primary destinations of the Colombian Caribbean. Its location between the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, home to the country's highest peaks, and the Caribbean Sea, makes it an attractive place to visit due to the variety of fauna and flora in the area, as well as the cultural and historical sites the city offers. This makes the destination a hive of activity all year round, during both the high summer season and the winter season. Furthermore, the city is the second oldest in South America and possesses a unique architectural heritage, making Santa Marta a tourist destination worth visiting at any time of the year.