Colombia

Day-by-Day Travel Plan

14-Day Colombia Itinerary

14 days
6 cities — Bogota → Medellin → Cartagena → Cali → Santa Marta → Salento
Best in Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug

The ultimate two-week journey through Colombia. Colombia has transformed into one of South America's most exciting destinations — a country of staggering diversity where Caribbean beaches, snow-capped Andean peaks, coffee-covered hillsides, and Amazon rainforest all sit within a few hours of each other. This itinerary takes you through the highlights — from iconic landmarks to local experiences.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Day 1 — Arrive in Bogota

Bogota

  • ▸ Monserrate
  • ▸ Gold Museum (Museo del Oro)

Bogotá — Colombia’s capital, located in the Andes, known for its museums, historic neighborhoods, and vibrant culture

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Day 2 — Explore Bogota

Bogota

  • ▸ La Candelaria
  • ▸ Botero Museum
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Day 3 — Explore Bogota

Bogota

  • ▸ La Candelaria
  • ▸ Botero Museum
4

Day 4 — Arrive in Medellin

Medellin

  • ▸ Comuna 13
  • ▸ Plaza Botero

Medellín — Colombia’s second-largest city, famous for innovation, pleasant climate, and vibrant culture

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Day 5 — Explore Medellin

Medellin

  • ▸ Arví Park
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Day 6 — Explore Medellin

Medellin

  • ▸ Arví Park
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Day 7 — Arrive in Cartagena

Cartagena

  • ▸ Walled City (Ciudad Amurallada)
  • ▸ Castillo San Felipe de Barajas

Cartagena — coastal city on the Caribbean, famous for its historic old town, fortresses, and colorful streets

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Day 8 — Explore Cartagena

Cartagena

  • ▸ Getsemaní
  • ▸ Rosario Islands
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Day 9 — Arrive in Cali

Cali

  • ▸ Cerro de las Tres Cruces
  • ▸ San Antonio Neighborhood

Cali — Colombia’s salsa capital, known for dance, nightlife, and warm climate

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Day 10 — Explore Cali

Cali

  • ▸ Cristo Rey
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Day 11 — Arrive in Santa Marta

Santa Marta

  • ▸ Tayrona National Park
  • ▸ Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino

Santa Marta — Caribbean coastal city near tropical beaches, mountains, and Tayrona National Park

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Day 12 — Explore Santa Marta

Santa Marta

  • ▸ Taganga
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Day 13 — Arrive in Salento

Salento

  • ▸ Valle de Cocora
  • ▸ Coffee Farm Tours (Fincas Cafeteras)

Salento — a colourful colonial town in Colombia's coffee region, the gateway to the wax-palm-filled Cocora Valley and countless working coffee farms

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Day 14 — Explore Salento

Salento

  • ▸ Calle Real
  • ▸ Mirador Alto de la Cruz