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When visiting this country, consider its true size, which is more than twice as big as France or almost twice the size of Texas! Colombia is comprised of six natural regions with diverse landscapes, cultures, and characteristics: the Caribbean, Pacific, Orinoco, Amazon, Andean, and Insular regions. Each of these remarkable geographical areas offers visitors memorable and unique experiences.
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CARIBBEAN COAST & INSULAR REGIONS
88°F / 31°C
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76°F / 24°C
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68°F / 20°C
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46°F / 8°C
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AMAZON
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86°F / 30°C
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66°F / 19°C
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86°F / 31°C
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66°F / 24°C
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Cartagena is one of the most popular tourist destinations on Colombia’s Caribbean Coast, let alone South America. The city’s history as a settlement that fought off countless pirate attacks throughout many centuries, and its colonial quarter, are a big part of its appeal.
The city’s proximity to the Magdelena River allows easy access to one of Colombia’s best-kept secrets: Mompox. This city’s architecture and conservation of its Historic Center led UNESCO to declare it a Historic and Cultural World Heritage Site in 1995. Another incredible destination along the Caribbean Coast is Tayrona National Park, one of South America’s most important archeological and natural sites.
Up in the highlands, the capital city of Bogota functions as an international and regional hub for finance, education, and much more. The nearby Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira is 600 feet (183 meters) below the ground.
Medellin has thrust itself into the limelight as a hub for technology and industry, and its year-round climate is very temperate and warm.
From Medellin, one can easily visit picturesque Guatape and its impressive Rock or head to the Quindio Department, home to the charming and historically significant Coffee Triangle.
Whether you’re looking for a nature- or city-based experience, or some combination of these, there are so many incredible and exciting activities on offer in Colombia.
Colombia’s vast cultural and natural offerings mean there is a wealth of things to see and do for every visitor. Whether your eager to explore the fantastic natural parks and reserves, incredible beaches and coastlines, winding rivers, picturesque valleys, sprawling metropolises, or Colonial-era towns against every scenic backdrop imaginable, when you plan your visit to Colombia, you can count on one simple thing: the more sites you visit, the more satisfying your experience will be! Why not start thinking about your dream vacation by checking out some of the top visitor sites in Colombia?
Colombia is a country with much to celebrate. Its history and traditions are informed by many religious observances, reflected in the relatively high number of holidays that take place throughout the year. Some of these are floating holidays, which shift from year to year. No matter the reason, Colombians look forward to taking a break from work and school to enjoy a little time with friends, family, compatriots, and visitors alike.
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| START DATE | FESTIVITY | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year | New Year’s Day is celebrated enthusiastically in Colombia, offering the opportunity to welcome the beginning of another year, filled with hopes, aspirations, and renewed energy. Epiphany (Three Kings Day) |
| February Floating Holiday (long weekend (Sat-Mon) just before Lent) | Carnival | Colombia has several Carnival celebrations. The most popular of these is that of Barranquilla along the Caribbean Coast. Other popular Carnival celebrations take place in Bogota, Pasto (the latter is located in the south close to the border with Ecuador). |
| March Floating Holiday (observed on the Monday between the 19th and 25th) | Saint Joseph’s Day | A Roman Catholic holiday, the Feast of Saint Joseph celebrates Jesus’ father figure and the role of the “father” in society. Think of it as a sort-of Father’s Day. |
| March/April Floating Holiday (begins with Palm Sunday, 39 days after Ash Wednesday) | Holy Week | Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. In Colombia, this event is commemorated via church processions and observances throughout the country, culminating with Easter Sunday, the day on which Catholics celebrate the Resurrection. |
| May 1 | Labor Day | Colombia celebrates the plight of “the worker” on Labor Day. |
| May Floating Holiday (celebrated 39 days after Easter) | Feast of the Ascension | The Feast of the Ascension commemorates the belief that Jesus physically ascended into Heaven 40 days after His resurrection. |
| June Floating Holiday (60 days after Easter or the following Sunday) | Feast of Corpus Christi | This holiday celebrates the concept of the Eucharist with prayer, song, and parish processions. |
| June Floating Holiday (celebrated on the 3rd Friday following Pentecost) | Feast of the Sacred Heart | This holiday celebrates the Catholic devotion to the Sacred Heart as a symbol of divine love for mankind. |
| June 29th (observed on the Monday between June 29th and July 5th) | Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul | This holiday observes the martyrdom of Saints Peter and Paul, and is observed on a Monday to coincide or immediately follow the June 29th commemoration, resulting in an extended weekend. |
| July 20th | Independence Day | Colombia celebrates its independence from Spain on the date of the 1810 uprising that took place in Bogota and set off a chain of events that would lead to the eventual formation of Gran Colombia and the later to the establishment of four separate countries: Colombia, Panama, Venezuela, and Ecuador. |
| August 7 | Battle of Boyacá | This national holiday commemorates the 1819 battle that saw Colombia finally and definitively acquire its independence from the Monarchy in Spain. It is celebrated in the form of festivals and parades throughout the country. Military officials also perform ceremonies to remember the fallen soldiers. |
| August 15th (observed on the Monday between the 15th and 21st) | Assumption of Virgin Mary | This international celebration of the Virgin Mary celebrates her assumption, body and all, into Heaven. |
| October 12th (observed on the Monday between the 12th and 18th) | Día de la Raza (“Day of the Races”) | This day commemorates the initial encounters between the Europeans that sailed with Christopher Columbus and the indigenous people of the Americas. It was first celebrated in Colombia back in 1921. |
| November 1st (observed on the Monday between the 1st and 7th) | All Saints Day | All Saints Day is a celebration of our deceased loved ones and their souls’ eternal rest. It is common to visit cemeteries and decorate graves with fresh flowers. The holiday always lands on the Monday either on or immediately following November 1st. |
| November 11th (observed on the Monday between the 11th and 17th) | Cartagena’s Independence Day | All Saints Day is a celebration of our deceased loved ones and their souls’ eternal rest. It is |
| December 8th | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Another important holiday for the Catholic faithful, this one celebrates the day that the Virgin Mary was conceived, and it is believed that she was born and preserved from original sin, for her entire life. |
| December 25 | Christmas | The Christmas holiday is actively celebrated throughout Colombia. It often determines peak travel season, as visitors and residents flock to vacation destinations, particularly those along the Caribbean Coast. |
This small, secret rooftop of the restored Casa Gangotena mansion peers over Plaza San Francisco in the center of Quito’s colonial Old Town, the world’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Order a Cedrón Spritz, a refreshing mix of rum, lemon, sparkling wine, and fresh lemon verbena (cedrón) syrup and leaf, then revel in the mesmerizing, real-time montage of daily life in Ecuador’s capital as it parades past.
A Font of information, Klaus has spent decades in the field, leading tours in the Amazon, Andes and Galapagos Islands. He hung up his guiding boots a few years back and now creates itineraries for the tour operator, Metropolitan Touring. Adrift in the Pacific Ocean, hundreds of miles from mainland South America, Galapagos is one of the most biodiverse locales on Earth.
Santa Cruz II is a replacement for the much-loved Santa Cruz, which plied the waters of the Galapagos for 36 years. It is not a new ship; it was built in 2002 and sailed as Mare Australis under the Australis cruise brand, operating expedition cruises around Cape Horn and to Antarctica. Metropolitan Touring bought the ship in 2015 and completely refurbished it, launching it as Santa Cruz II in October 2015.
When this modern, minimalist, glass-walled jungle lodge opened in 2012, it changed the accommodation game in South America. Arquitect Alfredo Ribadeneira’s “protective cocoon” would impress in a modern city; in the depths of an Andean cloudforest, it is wild, audacious and beautiful. Though only 70 miles from Quito, Maspi Lodge sits in splendid isolation, perched on a cliff at the end of an unsealed road.
Itinerario de 5 días / 4 noches: Basado en la tarifa regular (4214 USD + impuestos por persona)
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No reembolsable. Aplica únicamente para residentes ecuatorianos en nuevas reservas directas realizadas, hasta el 30 de junio del 2022, con un ejecutivo de ventas del hotel. Válido para estadías hasta el 31 de agosto de 2022. No puede ser combinada con otros descuentos, promociones u ofertas. El descuento no aplica para otros servicios. El precio no incluye recargo de combustible de $20 por noche de crucero.
