Colombia: Coffee & Cities with Beach Extension to the Rosario Islands

Bogotá is the capital of Colombia, located in the center of the country on a vast plateau in the Andes at 2,600 meters above sea level. It has a population of nearly eight million people from all over the world. It is a city that reflects the cultural diversity of Colombia, being the most important cultural center in the country and a place rich in sites to visit and activities to do. Declared World Book Capital by UNESCO and Ibero-American Capital of Culture by UCCI, Bogotá has become one of the most important cities on the continent, with large green public spaces, squares, modern streets, and avenues. Bogotá is a city of permanent art exhibitions from all eras, religious, scientific, and technological museums, as well as many interactive spaces.

Armenia is the gateway to the Eje Cafetero region. The "coffee triangle" is formed by the departments of Caldas, Quindío, and Risaralda and seduces visitors with the aroma of coffee plantations, the delights of its landscape, and the hospitality of its inhabitants. The best coffee in the world is produced in this area. In the "coffee triangle," it will be possible to visit typical farms, theme parks, golf courses, coffee plantations, thermal resorts, places for extreme sports, and ecological trails. The stunning landscapes of the Coffee Triangle were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011.

Medellin is the capital of the Antioquia region, located in a valley surrounded by majestic mountains, and is the second most important city in Colombia. Nicknamed the "city of eternal spring" for its consistently mild temperatures, it is one of the most dynamic and entrepreneurial cities in South America. The paisas or antioqueños, as the inhabitants of this region are called, have gained a solid reputation as enterprising, kind, hospitable, and successful business people. Medellin is a city where there is a perfect fusion between ancient traditions and modernity.

Cartagena is rich in culture, history, charm, and mystery. Cartagena is an open-air jewel, and in every corner, you can breathe history and poetry, especially in the old city, full of pastel-colored palaces and balconies and window cornices in bright white. Not to be missed are the Fortress of San Felipe, the Monastery of San Pedro Claver, and the Monastery of La Popa, from where you can admire a beautiful panorama. Among the best museums to visit are the Naval Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Gold Museum with many pre-colonial artifacts. The nightlife is very lively thanks to its numerous bars, pubs, nightclubs, restaurants, and cafes.

The Rosario Archipelago consists of 27 small coral reef islands, and since 1977, a National Park called Corales del Rosario has been established to protect the extraordinary natural heritage of indigenous animals and plants such as mollusks, corals, algae, crustaceans, fish, and seabirds. The largest islands are Isla Grande and Isla del Rosario.