South America

Colombia

Bogotá, Cartagena, Medellín, San Andrés and Santa Marta. For each city, the days the guide recommends, the best time to go and the estimated daily cost, excluding flights. Use these figures as a reference and check prices for your dates.

South AmericaBogotáThe Museo del Oro and Museo Botero offer two ways into central Bogotá: objects from pre-Hispanic societies and an art collection. I would combine visits according to their calendars, with a meal and breaks. On arrival and departure days, travel, luggage and hotel check-in or checkout also take up the available time.

Days: 2–3
When: Jan–Feb · Jul–Aug
Per person/day: Average 239,000 COPMid-range · per person/day
Cost scope
Per person per day: accommodation, meals, urban transport, visits and a small allowance for extras. Flights excluded; larger purchases vary. Editorial estimate, not a quote.

South AmericaCartagenaCartagena is the colonial port of Colombia's Caribbean coast, founded in 1533 and ringed by about 11 km of Spanish walls. From 11am to 3pm the sun is too strong for walking the streets, so explore the historic center early in the morning and late in the afternoon.

Days: 2–3
When: Jan–Apr · Dec
Per person/day: Average 80–130 USDMid-range · per person/day
Cost scope
Per person per day: accommodation, meals, urban transport, visits and a small allowance for extras. Flights excluded; larger purchases vary. Editorial estimate, not a quote.

South AmericaMedellínMedellín is known for its public transport, with metro, cable cars, and escalators that take residents up the hillside. There are 2.5 million people in an Andean valley at 1,495 m, with an average of 22 °C year-round and streets that almost only go up or down.

Days: 3–4
When: Jan–Mar · Jul–Aug · Dec
Per person/day: Average 45–90 USDMid-range · per person/day
Cost scope
Per person per day: accommodation, meals, urban transport, visits and a small allowance for extras. Flights excluded; larger purchases vary. Editorial estimate, not a quote.

South AmericaSan AndrésThe largest island in Colombia, in the western Caribbean, with sand cays on the reef, snorkeling on the west coast, a free-port center and the Raizal culture, with its creole language and Baptist church.

Days: 3–6
When: Feb–Apr
Per person/day: Explore costsGuide estimate
Cost scope
Per person per day: accommodation, meals, urban transport, visits and a small allowance for extras. Flights excluded; larger purchases vary. Editorial estimate, not a quote.

South AmericaSanta MartaA colonial center on Colombia's Caribbean coast and a base for the beaches of Tayrona National Park and the Sierra Nevada

Days: 3–4
When: Jan–Apr · Dec
Per person/day: Average 151,000 COPMid-range · per person/day
Cost scope
Per person per day: accommodation, meals, urban transport, visits and a small allowance for extras. Flights excluded; larger purchases vary. Editorial estimate, not a quote.

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