11 days in Colombia Itinerary

Colombia's heart and soul, Bogota has earned the nickname "Athens of South America" thanks to its abundance of universities, libraries, and lower-level schools.

Get out of town with these interesting Bogota side-trips: Laguna de Guatavita (in Tierra Negra) and Bogota Beer Company (in Tocancipa). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Gold Museum (Museo del Oro), indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and admire the masterpieces at Museo Botero del Banco de la Republica.

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Ciudad Obregon, Mexico to Bogota is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Ciudad Obregon to Bogota is 2 hours. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Ciudad Obregon in September, with highs in Bogota at 22°C and lows at 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) early enough to travel to Cartagena.

The site of the continent's first Spanish colony, Cartagena retains much of its colonial flavor thanks to a World Heritage-listed old town, encircled by old walls and protected by imposing fortresses.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Wed): take in the spiritual surroundings of Convent of Santa Cruz de la Popa, then step into the grandiose world of Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, then steep yourself in history at Walled City of Cartagena, and finally look for gifts at La Casa del Joyero.

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Traveling by flight from Bogota to Cartagena takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Bogota in September: high temperatures in Cartagena hover around 38°C and lows are around 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) to allow time to travel to San Andres Island.

The coral San Andres Island boasts a rich colonial history, exotic beaches, and a laidback, tropical lifestyle.

San Andres Island is known for nature, wildlife, and beaches. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get outside with Caribe Extremo, identify plant and animal life at La Piscinita, kick back and relax at Playa de San Luis, and step off the mainland to explore Johnny Cay.

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Fly from Cartagena to San Andres Island in 3.5 hours. September in San Andres Island sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 30°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.