Colombia Day 1:
Cartagena
1)San Felipe de Barajas Castle
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, Cra. 17, Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
25,000 pesos/person
Time:
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
-Go an hour before sunset to avoid heat
-Go an hour before sunset to avoid heat
-Can view La Popa in distance
2)La Popa Monastery
Convent of Santa Cruz de la Popa, Cl. 37, Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
Hours: Daily, 9am-5pm
Admission: Adults 4,500 pesos (<$3 USD), Children 2,500 pesos (<$2 USD)
40,000 taxi ride round trip along with wait time
-Beautiful view of Cartagena
-Beautiful view of Cartagena
3)Old Walled City (Ciudad amurallada)
Walled city Cartagena, #4- a, Cl. 34 #481, Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
Walled city Cartagena, #4- a, Cl. 34 #481, Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
-Great for street shopping and street food
-Mochilas are a must buy with price ranging from 45000 peso - 70000 peso
-Bargaining is a must during shopping
-Do visit the street opposite the clock tower for buying local sweets
-Coffee at Juan Valdez is a must buy
-Plenty of fruits and street food to try
-The place is open till late
Walking tour -> http://www.freewalkingtourcartagena.co/freetourservice
1.5 hour → 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
-Clock Tower
-Casa de la Aduana (Customs House)
-Plaza de Bolivar
- Las Damas Street
-Convento e Iglesia de San Pedro Claver and the cathedral
Colombia Day 2:
Bogota
Bogota
1) Mount Monserrate
Carrera 2 E No. 21-48, Bogota, Colombia
5 minute ride to the top.
Teleférico hours (cable car): Monday-Saturday, noon—midnight. Sundays and holidays, 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Funicular hours(train): Monday-Saturday, 7:45 a.m.—11:45 a.m. Sundays and holidays, 6:00 a.m.—6:30 p.m.
Round-trip fare: Monday-Saturday (until 5:30 p.m.) and holidays: about $7. Monday-Saturday after 5:30 p.m. (if the teleférico isn’t running): about $8. Sundays: $4.2) Gold Museum (Museo del Oro)
Address: Carrera 6 No.15-88, Bogota 110321, Colombia
Phone Number: +57 1 3432222
4000 pesos to enter
Tuesday to Saturday 09:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m. (Last exit at 7:00 p.m.)
3)Plaza de Bolivar – Plaza de Bolivar is the main square in the La Candelaria neighborhood, the heart of the historical and political area of Bogotá, filled with vendors, tourists, and friendly pigeons. The square features the National Capitol building, the city mayor’s office, Palace of Justice and the Cathedral of Bogota. On the square stands a statue of Simón Bolivar. The statue was created in 1846 by Italian Pietro Tenerani. It is the first public monument in Bogota.
4) Casa de Nariño - presidential home (Palacio de Narino)
5) Botero Museum
address: Calle 11 No. 4-41, Bogota, Colombia
Phone Number: +57 1 3431316
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
6) Laguna de Guatavita
Laguna de Guatavita
Address: Km 15, Via Guatavita-Sesquile, Tierra Negra,Colombia
Laguna de Guatavita
15.000 pesos entrance
-Around 20 minutes hike to see the beautiful lake
-Around 20 minutes hike to see the beautiful lake
Tips -> Calculate the taxi fare by meter. Meter starts at 25, Ask for “la tarifa” to see the meter card.
After 8 pm there is extra charge for taxi
Colombia Day 3:
Playa Blanca
-Free beach
-Calm blue water and ample massages
-Approximately $5 for 30 minutes of massage
Playa Blanca
-Free beach
-Calm blue water and ample massages
-Approximately $5 for 30 minutes of massage
Chiva Bus Tour
45,000 peso
http://www.cartagenaconnections.com/chiva-tours.html
-Party tour for clubbing
-Party tour for clubbing
8.30pm and ends at 12am.
Panama Day 1:
1) Miraflores Visitor Center (Panama City) Panama Canal
East Side of the Miraflores Locks, Panama City, Panama
2)Casco Viejo
-Full of bars and pubs
-Has a waterfront for the city view
-Plenty of souvenir shops
