Bogotá & Zona Cafetera: Best Itinerary Ideas

How many days do you need in Bogotá & Zona Cafetera?

• Most travelers spend 5-7 days in Bogotá and Zona Cafetera combined
• With 8 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
• The most common extensions are Cartagena, Medellín, and Cali

How Many Days to Spend in Bogotá
How Many Days to Spend in Colombia's Coffee Region

Recommended Itineraries for Bogotá & Zona Cafetera

Recommended Itinerary for 6 Days

This trip starts in the capital, where you'll discover colorful neighborhoods and museums on a walking tour, along with famous restaurants and nightlife. Then, fly into the heart of the Zona Cafetera and spend the night at a working coffee farm. Visit nearby Salento, a colonial town that wears its exuberance on its sleeve. While here, hike the unspoiled green mountains of the Cocora Valley, dotted with towering wax palms. Read more

Extended Itineraries

1-Week Itinerary Including Cartagena

Colombia is a nation of vibrant cities, sleepy pueblos, and extraordinary landscapes. This action-packed seven-day tour gives you a taste of the true diversity of this country. Within the span of a week, you'll visit the museums of Bogotá, savor freshly roasted coffee near Salento, and gaze at the sea from Cartagena's ramparts.  Read more

10-Day Itinerary Including Medellín & Cartagena

Check off three memorable cities on this whirlwind 10-day tour, starting with Bogotá's Spanish colonial sites and buzzing nightlife. You'll then fly to the heart of Colombia's Zona Cafetera for an overnight at a coffee farm, where you'll hike the green mountains of Cocora Valley, dotted with towering palm trees. From here, head to Medellín—a city with outdoor art and springlike weather—before ending on the Caribbean coast, where you'll explore the romantic streets of Cartagena's Old Town. Read more

2-Week Itinerary Including Medellín, Cartagena & Tayrona National Park

From the buzzing nightlife of Bogotá to the up-and-coming neighborhoods of Medellín and the romance of Cartagena's Old Town, this well-rounded journey covers Colombia's best urban highlights. Yet it breaks it up with outdoorsy adventures along the way. Starting in the capital, the two-week adventure is ideal for travelers who want to experience culture and historical sights but are also enticed by hiking in coffee fields, exploring a rainforest on the Caribbean Coast, and relaxing on white-sand beaches. Read more

How to travel between Bogotá & Zona Cafetera

The distance between Bogotá and Pereira in Colombia's Zona Cafetera is about 200 miles (325 km). The easiest way to make the trip is to fly, which takes about one hour via a direct flight. Driving overland takes at least nine hours with no stops, and private transfers are recommended over self-driving the mountain roads (though it can be an expensive option at this distance). Going by bus is also a possibility, though a less convenient one. Read more