Cartagena (Colombia)
Cartagena is full of history and charm. At La Popa Monastery, you will have a panoramic view of the city and harbor. Enjoy the artisan center of Las Bovedas (The Dungeons), Plaza Bolivar, the Palace of Inquisition and the Church of San Pedro Claver, and shop for Colombian emeralds - the finest in the world.
Pereira
Pereria is a small coffee-producing town on the slopes of the Andes mountain chain of Colombia. Long before this town was a settlement it was a civilization of gold artisans called Quimbaya, the indigenous people of Pereira. The town was colonized in 1540 by the Spanish and later redeemed their independence in 1816. Pereira’s fertile soil and great weather did not go unnoticed that by the 1920’s, the population expanded. Farmers grew coffee, sugarcane and cattle. This led to the town’s economic growth and popularity. Today, Pereira still produces the world’s best coffee beans. Travelers who visit the city will take a glimpse into Europe, Switzerland or the Alps.
Bogota
The Andean city of Santa Fe de Bogota, the capital city of Colombia, is where most visitors begin their experience in the country.
Founded in 1538 by Spanish conquistadors, Bogota lies at the Western base of a mountain range that includes the shrine-topped peaks of Monserrate and Guadalupe.
The city is set at 8,500 ft/2,600 m—if you fly in from a much lower elevation, take it easy for a day or two to adjust to the altitude. Allow three days to see Bogota's sights.
Cartagena is full of history and charm. At La Popa Monastery, you will have a panoramic view of the city and harbor. Enjoy the artisan center of Las Bovedas (The Dungeons), Plaza Bolivar, the Palace of Inquisition and the Church of San Pedro Claver, and shop for Colombian emeralds - the finest in the world.
Pereria is a small coffee-producing town on the slopes of the Andes mountain chain of Colombia. Long before this town was a settlement it was a civilization of gold artisans called Quimbaya, the indigenous people of Pereira. The town was colonized in 1540 by the Spanish and later redeemed their independence in 1816. Pereira’s fertile soil and great weather did not go unnoticed that by the 1920’s, the population expanded. Farmers grew coffee, sugarcane and cattle. This led to the town’s economic growth and popularity. Today, Pereira still produces the world’s best coffee beans. Travelers who visit the city will take a glimpse into Europe, Switzerland or the Alps.
The Andean city of Santa Fe de Bogota, the capital city of Colombia, is where most visitors begin their experience in the country.
Founded in 1538 by Spanish conquistadors, Bogota lies at the Western base of a mountain range that includes the shrine-topped peaks of Monserrate and Guadalupe.
The city is set at 8,500 ft/2,600 m—if you fly in from a much lower elevation, take it easy for a day or two to adjust to the altitude. Allow three days to see Bogota's sights.
