Kimkim Trip Reviews for Colombia

We had a very smooth trip to Colombia thanks to Margarita and the local guides we worked with in Cartagena and Medellin. Would definitely recommend this service and use it again!

Colombia was one of the most fantastic places we have visited, a cultural melting pot that is energetic, exciting and full of promise. During our trip we visited Bogotá, Medellín and Cartagena, with each feeling like their own unique cultural microcosm. We visited art museums, underground cathedrals, immense beer halls, walked in an energetic pride parade, played Tejo, drinking with locals, walked graffiti covered sidewalks, snorkeled in blue water, and danced the night away in sweaty bars with giant grins on our faces. We barely scratched the surface in our 10 days here, so we look forward to coming back to visit with guides Andrea, Sol and Isaac and the excellent organisation and planning of trip curator Margarita so we can see even more of what this paradise has to offer.
Margarita planned an amazing time for us, with all of our wishes and limitations in mind. She was always available and matched us with guides who were kind, knowledgeable, and lots of fun. We felt looked after at every turn, they went above and beyond.

I want to commend Margoth and the entire team we worked with for the wonderful work they do. I was looking to plan a vacation with my mom when I came across the KimKim website. From the curiosity phase they were quick and friendly. Once I committed, they made sure we were prepared for our trip by contacting us ahead of time with important details like immigration forms and a summary of what to expect ahead of the trip. The hotels as guides were A+. David the guide in Bogota was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and kind. All of our drivers were also very punctual and made sure to stay on schedule. The restaurant recommendations we also superb. On our second leg, we went to Cartagena where again we were met with a great guide. Jose Miguel was very warm and also very knowledgeable. We arrived before check-in and he made sure to wait with us until we were able to get up to our room. We were also connected with the same driver for the entirety of our time in Cartagena and Emerson was a charming and funny guy. He made great conversation and like all the other drivers he was always punctual. There were 2 small instances when we had different drivers and this is when we started to see how how much care Margoth and her team had for our trip. On our trip to a beach club, we had some rain and the driver was late so they made sure Jose Miguel was there to meet us upon our return. He ensured we safely got back to our hotel with a Taxi. He made sure to take down the Taxis info and he ensured a safe arrival. Our favorite activity in Cartagena was the dance class. I would definitely make it longer or make it a multi-day activity on another trip. The last leg of our trip was to Baru. On the way to the dock, I left my cell phone in the back seat of the car and the driver returned immediately to return it. Again, the best service and care from this team. At the Sofitel, we ran into a small medical issue and I reached out to Margoth and her team after hours she immediately escalated the issue and got us some help. Last but not least, we had purchased some jewelry and she had Felipe send us all the info. We arranged to get to the airport and bit earlier to process the tax refund however, the counter would not take our digital copies and they rushed a messenger to the airport with hard copies so we could claim our refund. Again, this team went above and beyond. We were able to process the refund which was about $700 and we made our flight. I had never used a travel agency before and now I may never go back to planning my own trips. This was an incredible experience. Thank you for helping me create wonderful memories with my mom.

The care and professionalism of KimKim staff and guides were evident and much appreciated! Our first guide, Lina, was personable, patient and informative. We really enjoyed her energy and passion for us to learn about Colombia. Her suggestion to visit district 13 was an excellent suggestion! We are an antistatic family, so it was a memorable experience! We wish her all the best with her future endeavors; she has a gift! on our next destination, we briefly met Jhovanny who was briefly filling in for Juan. He was awesome with his bird knowledge and leaving a great impression on us for such a brief moment with him. Out final guide, Juan was personable and humble. He was also knowledgeable about the part, the horses (which he helped us to feel comfortable to touch one!) He and Anderson were very helpful with us arriving to the airport.

My family's biggest gripe was having to get up at 3am, so we would be ready for our pick time. When we arrived to the airport, we waited nearly an hour to check in. It appeared that we could have arrive later since the airport itself wouldn't even be open until 6am! Having to get our children ready for such an early departure was frustrating since we waiting once we arrived.

All in all, the hotels were really beautiful, but please keep in mind that two bathrooms makes far more sense for a family of four.

Hotel Reviews

Quinta Ladera

Medellin

A bohemian vibe that was fun to experience.

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The lack of space for a family of four was not desirable..

Hotel Terasu Salento

Salento, Quindío

such a beautiful place, great host and relaxing experience overall

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Location

We were walking distance from market square.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

The pillowcases were damp, but everything was clean and tidy

Activity Reviews

Colorful Colombia: Hike to Guatapé Rock, Guatapé & Peñol-Guatape Reservoir

Colombia

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Cócora Valley, Salento & Coffee Farm

Colombia

The best part was learning about the high quality coffee and touching the horses that roam free.

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Exploring Comuna 13 and Medellín's Public Transformation

Medellín

We were very happy to support such a creative neighborhood.

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What a great trip. The itinerary that Dean helped me create was a perfect way to visit Colombia. In less than 2 weeks I enjoyed a wonderful introduction to an under appreciated country. Between the gorgeous natural scenery and stunning street art Colombia is an outdoor visual feast.

The tours were excellent with a good mix our outdoor activity and culture. Every guide and driver was a pleasure to meet. All were professional, punctual and knowledgeable. Their passion for Colombia was infectious. I especially enjoyed my time with Lina and Martin in Medellin. Almost immediately I knew I was traveling with friends.

Finally, I’m happy I organized this through kimkim. As soon as I landed in Bogota to start my trip I was greeted by Wendy who graciously escorted me to the hotel, briefly showed me the neighborhood and offered suggestions where to eat. Every step of the way Dean and Wendy communicated travel arrangements (usually boarding passes for in country flights) or just to check in.

Hotel Review

EK Hotel

An excellent hotel with a boutique character. The room was spacious and the bed comfortable. I slept well. Excellent location with many restaurant options.

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Activity Reviews

The City of The Eternal Spring & Street Food In La Comuna 13

Medellín

Unfortunately the area around Botero park is not that nice, but really it is no different than other cities. Fortunately, it was but a small distraction from the rest of the tour. The Botero statues are worth seeing and Comuna 13 is special. What the people of this community have done for s an inspiration. I loved being there.

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Food

Lina took me to berracas de la 13. The service and food was great.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

My first day with Lina and Martin. Within an hour or so I felt like I was traveling with friends. Lina was very knowledgeable in the history of Medellin - the good, bad and infamous. But it was her infectious optimism about the people of Medellin that made this day really special.

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Martin!

Exclusive Cocora Valley, Salento & Filandia Experience

Colombia

An amazing landscape.

Quality of Experience

Are you kidding? Look at the pictures. This place is special.

Food

A very good choice of restaurant. Very festive atmosphere in the pretty town of Silento.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very professional. Filip was a great guide. He was attentive to my hiking pace while also providing information. I really enjoyed that he did not over talk as some guides may do allowing us both to enjoy some moments of serene silence to soak in this amazing place.

Transport

We avoided the inevitable traffic snarls and crowds. A great job!

Bogota's vibrant street art.

Colombia

If you like street art you will love Colombia! Having a guide like Daniel tell you the back story of some of these wonderful pieces of street art adds so much.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very professional.

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An Immersive Journey into Palenque’s Soul, The first “free town” for Africans in the Americas

Cartagena

Very interesting tour of a landmark of freedom in the Americas. Glad I visited and I really appreciate the work the people of this community are doing to keep this unique culture alive.

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Food

One of the best fried fish meals I’ve had. I’m salivating just thinking about it.

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Walking Tour

Cartagena

I really enjoyed walking through the Getsemani neighborhood. Lively and colorful!

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Isaac was great guide. Very professional. His enthusiasm was infectious and welcome on a hot and humid morning.

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Hiking in the Tayrona National Park

Colombia

I expected this to be spectacular and it was. If I were a poet I might be able to do justice with words.

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The location was worth putting up with the heat and humidity which I normally try to avoid.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very professional and knowledgeable.

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Full day Coffee Workshop - "From the plant to the cup"

Colombia

One of my favorite days in Colombia. I have a new appreciation for the skill, dedication and hard work that goes into my morning coffee. Learning this at Cafe de la Cima was a great experience. They were fantastic hosts and produce great coffee. I’m glad they ship to the US!

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Food

A great home cooked meal. The arepa with cheese! So delicious!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

I really enjoyed sharing a fantastic lunch with Lina and Martin. Lina introduced me to the famous Colombian cheese bread. I want more. She was right. My life would not be same after the cheese bread. :)

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Martin!

Colorful Colombia: Hike to Guatapé Rock, Guatapé & Peñol-Guatape Reservoir

Colombia

Another great outdoor tour. A great combination of boat ride to see the surroundings from the water, a climb up El Penol for a Birds Eye view, and a stroll through a colorful small town.

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My second day with Lina and Martin. I was with friends.

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Martin!

We planned this trip inspired on the movie Encanto and it paid off! Our group included two seniors, 2 adults and 2 kids (7,8 y/o). We started in Medellin and then visited the Eje Cafeteo. Everything was taken care of. All tours were gear to both adults and kids. My daughters loved the visit to the Silletera Farm. Don Nacho showed them how to build their own flower arrangement. The coffee tour was also super interesting and the whole process kept the seniors and children engaged. It was a little difficult for my mom due to mobility issues but overall Hacienda Combia was an excellent choice. We also went to a chocolate farm (El Turpial), where we learn how to make our own bar of chocolate from scratch, a wonderful hands on experience. We also planted palm trees at Cócora Valley and made baskets in Finlandia. The meals that were included were delicious. Communication was excellent. Overall, I highly recommend going to Colombia. It was an unique lifetime experience for my kids to enjoy w their grandparents.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Boutique Sazagua

Pereira

I would consider this luxurious. Because it is an eco g friendly hotel it does come w some bugs, but nothing that would stop me from staying again. Rooms were clean, beautiful and spacious.

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Hostería Mi Mónaco

Armenia

Family own and away from the noise. Peaceful. Well kept.

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A little tricky to come and go from but if you plan ahead or if you have a car it would be perfect.

Staff

Always willing to help w a smile!

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Bh El Poblado

Medellín

Close proximity to all and very convenient to access food and entertainment.

Location

Next to Santa Fe shopping Mall

Staff

Breakfast was served with delight!

Activity Reviews

Cacao Experience - Finca El Turpial

Colombia

We love the Turpial. Mr. Pierre was wonderful and the experience was amazing for all ages. Not only we were able to enjoy making chocolate from scratch but also other fruits from his farm.

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Visit of Cocora Valley, Filandia & Salento

Salento

Carlos, our tour guide, was amazing. His knowledge of the fauna and flora of the area was very educational. The views were stunning. Planting a palm tree was one of the highlights for my children

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We love Carlos and Guillermo. They made our experience fun.

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Peñol Boulder & Guatapé Boat Trip

Medellín

Beautiful sightseeing. Some of us were unable to do the hike to the top but were able to enjoyed the views from the Mirador while enjoying snacks. The boat was a surprising experience that we were not expecting. The boat guide was very entertaining!

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Food

We enjoyed our lunch. We met the owner and chef of the restaurant and were very please with his offerings. He went out of the way to please our picky eaters.

Medellín Transformation Tour

Medellín

A most do. Bringing to my children the aspects of different ways of living in other countries was refreshing and educational for them. We really enjoyed the art and the culture behind Comuna 13.

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Pablo Escobar History Tour

Medellín

Without glorifying Pablo Escobar, the story behind the recovery after the damage he did was interesting and enlightening. From a historical and educational point of view, we enjoyed learning how Medellin grew to be the city it is now.

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Lina, our guide was very knowledgeable and was always attentive to our needs. She adjusted the tour based on our preferences and capabilities

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Both Fabian and Lina made the tour interesting. We felt comfortable and at home with their grace and kindness.

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Visit to Parque del Café

Colombia

A most do if you have kids. Following the recommendations from our tour guide Carlos, we got there early and were able to do w/o lines. The cafe show was very colorful and professional.

Interactive Coffee Tour in Hacienda Combia

Armenia

The tour and experience were amazing. Very informative and engaging. The walk is not for anybody who has mobility issues though, but for those able it is a most do.

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Visit the Silletera Culture & The Flowers of Santa Elena

Medellín

Amazing! Don Nacho was one of the highlights of our trip.

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Streetfood Experience

Medellín

Our experience was limited due to my mom’s mobility issues . What we had was great. We wish we would have been able to do more.

Margarita was excellent during the trip and made sure to check in every day to see how the tours were going. The team in Cartagena was excellent and made our stay very enjoyable. Luis really took care of us during the tour in the national aviary and the trip to the Rosario islands, and helped us admire the nature there with his knowledge of the local wildlife. They were also able to adapt when we had to change locations due to AC issues, which was a great help. Carolina was amazing during our time in San Andres and met with us on our arrival to go over the itinerary. She also made sure to meet with us every day before the boat trips to confirm the tours, guide us through the process, and recommend local restaurants with traditional food. Because of Margarita, we had a great time in the Caribbean region of Colombia and I will definitely want to return as soon as possible!

David was responsive and helped us craft a tour that was personalized for our interests. The trip offered excellent variation.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Don Pedro De Heredia

Cartagena de Indias

The hotel has character. Our room was quiet but our friends were in a room that faced the street. The noise kept them awake. The staff were friendly and helpful. We did not eat breakfast at the hotel because our boat tour started too early. The breakfast they packed for us was good.

Waira Selva Hotel

Puerto Narino

See the comments with the Waira Suites in Leticia.

Quetzal Dorado Ecolodge

Zaino

An absolutely beautiful hotel. The main area had a fabulous view. The rooms were gorgeous - totally unique from anything we have ever been to. The food was excellent.

Hotel Akuamarina

Santa Marta

The room was fine. The breakfast was good. The location was a little ways away from the tourist area but it we could comfortably walk to the area. The location seemed like it was not entirely safe but that may just have been our imagination. The hotel does not look like much from the street. Nonetheless, there were no issues whatsoever.

Waira Suites

Leticia

The Leticia hotel was nice. The food was good. We were only in the hotel one night and we left early in the morning so it is hard to say much about it. The Puerto Narino hotel was excellent. The breakfast was good. The location was good. The staff were friendly.

Hotel Casa Deco

Bogotá

The hotel is in a nice location. The rooms are attractive. The hotel is small so you feel more welcome and cared for as compared to large hotels. The problem was that the room faced a busy street. So, I was kept awake by roaring motorcycles, cars honking, people talking on the street... This particularly affects me because I am a light sleeper.

Activity Reviews

Cartagena Street Food Tour

Cartagena

The food was tasty. The guide was knowledgeable. We were a little nervous about whether all of the street food was safe to eat or not. Nonetheless, there were no issues.

Rosario Islands Day Trip

Cartagena

Our friends went on this and had an excellent experience and said that the island was beautiful. My wife had food poisoning (likely from food eaten on the walking tour). So, we did not go on the tour.

Walking tour in Cartagena's Historic Center

Cartagena

Our guide was very knowledgeable.

Cartagena Bike Tour

Cartagena

Our friends went on this and said that it was excellent.

Leticia & Puerto Nariño (4 Days/3 Nights)

Leticia and Puerto Nariño

Being in the Amazon was an experience of a lifetime. Our guide was incredible.

Bogota's Essentials (City Tour & Monserrate)

Bogotá

The guide was superb. She was informative, friendly, and helpful.

Fruits of Colombia Food Tour

Bogotá

Fabulous guide. She was informative, friendly, and helpful. We were surprised that there was so much to learn about the fruits (e.g., their benefits).

Overall we were very pleased with our trip to Colombia. The trip was well organized and balanced. In fact before the start I was a little worried, but it worked perfectly for us that out of 12 nights we spent three nights in each of four very different locations: Bogota, Pereira, Medellin and Cartagena. We definitely recommend this approach for first visit to Colombia.

Filipe and his team took care about every detail and all four local guides (David, Omar, Patricia and Sandra) were very knowledgeable and passionate about their country.

Fact is that we were quite lucky with the weather, but regardless of this we dare to say that going to Colombia in rainy season was the right decision and a great experience.

Wonderful vacation in Colombia!

Margoth made every effort to understand what we were looking for and did an amazing job planning out the itinerary in detail. I had a mix of phone/email interactions to finalize our plans.

We had a mix of city, culture and nature in Cartagena, Medellin and Bogota. Every local guide was knowledgeable and keen to ensure that we got the full experience. The drivers too were experienced and professional.

It was fun to go to the cooking class and rum tasting in Cartagena! They were quite different experiences.

Margoth and her colleagues made excellent restaurant recommendations and were super responsive to make changes.

This is my 4th trip with KimKim and it reaffirmed why I use them. They take away the stress of planning, safety, and dealing with situations on the ground. It allows us to really enjoy the local place, people and experiences.

I highly recommend Aracanto to plan your experience.

Hotel Reviews

Sites

Medellin

The hotel was fine and in a good location. The breakfast was meh. We ended up eating at the nice cafes next door. The washer/dryer upstairs was a bonus in the middle of the trip.

Authenticity & Character

Breakfast was mediocre; Limited choices, weak coffee in a country that is known for it's coffee.

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Safe and easy to walk around. Close to the nice restaurants.

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Availability of Washer/Dryer

Residence Inn Bogotá

Bogotá

The hotel was good, and the food was very good. I had a great experience here. The kitchen was a nice addition.

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Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton

Cartagena

The hotel was really nice, and the food was good. We had a great experience here.

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Activity Reviews

Day Pass at Tierra Bomba Island at Makani Beach Club

Colombia

The beach club experience was really good. The warm, clear and best of all no rocks on the floor bed!

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Suggested Dinner at Artisanal Crepes & Waffles (Crepes & Waffles Artesano Rosales)

Bogotá

Nice, light food. Desserts were great.

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Usaquén and Guatavita Lake Tour

Bogotá

Great experience!

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Driver had to drive patiently through slow moving traffic

Dinner Reservation at El Correo (Y Amada) Provenza

Medellín

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Guatape and El Peñol

Colombia

Great experience. Our guide Patricia was very resourceful in making changes on the fly to deal with the weather.

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Dinner Reservation at OCIO / OCI.Mde

Medellín

The food was fantastic! The drinks were really interesting!

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Private Cooking Class and Lunch

Cartagena

What a treat! We learnt a lot about Colombian food and preparation. We made the cocktails, starters, main course and dessert.

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Mangrove Tour with Local Fisherman

Cartagena

Great experience to ride in the boat amidst the mangroves.

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Dinner Reservation at Mistura

Cartagena

Loved the food and vibe!

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Dinner Reservation at Alma

Cartagena

Great food!

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Rum Tasting with Chocolate Pairing

Cartagena

Fun activity! They offer 8 types of rum and some appetizers to go with it.

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The person doing the tasting made it interesting and fun.

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Dinner Reservation at Candé (live music)

Cartagena

Food was interesting.

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Clean cars; Drivers on time and highly professional.

Dinner Reservation at La Provincia

Medellín

The restaurant was lovely, but it would have been nicer to have more time there as our flight was delayed.

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Highlights of Bogotá City Tour (with Gold Museum, Local Market and Monserrate Hill)

Bogotá

We had a great time on all of the city tours. The guides were very knowledgeable and friendly.

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City Tour of Medellín (with Local Market and Comuna 13)

Medellín

The city tour was great, and the local guides were fantastic. I had a really good experience!

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Half Day City Tour of Cartagena

Cartagena

The city tour was fantastic, and the local guides were absolutely amazing. I really enjoyed this experience.

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We had such a wonderful trip to Colombia thanks to David and his team. We stayed 2 nights each in Bogota, Salento, Tayrona, and Medellin. We loved the diversity in experiences from cities and cultural tours to beaches, forests, and mountains. Overall, the service was great at all hotels. We always felt safe and really appreciated that there was always a driver waiting for us during airport transfers. The only thing we would change, if possible, would be to decrease the number of flights - have direct flights instead of connections. We've written about a few highlights of the trip below:

Bogota: 1) Fabiola greeted us warmly at the airport and showed us around the highlights in the city. In addition to the various tours she guided us on, she helped me get set up with a Colombian sim card. We enjoyed learning about the city from her and also practicing our Spanish with her. 2) Highly recommend the fruit tour. The guide, Maria, is exceptionally knowledgeable about everything in the market. We loved her passion for biodiversity and our immersive experience learning about the different species of fruits. 3) We enjoyed the hike in Chingaza for beautiful plants, flowers, and landscapes, It was very muddy and rainy, which was actually a fun challenge for us!

Salento: We loved our hotel. The views were beautiful and the food was delicious. Our tour guide, Carlos, gave us a wonderful tour of the Cocora Valley, pointing out many birds and giving explanations of the plants. He showed us his family's work-in-progress DIY infusion cafe and created a delicious tea for us with herbs grown in the garden.

Tayrona: Hotel had amazing food and we enjoyed hanging out by the pool after hiking in Tayrona Park. We were happy to pick mangos from the hotel garden and eat them for dessert.

Medellin: Sebastian led us on a wonderful "transformation" tour of Medellin. We learned so much from him on the history and culture of Medellin. Highly recommend him as a guide for anyone visiting Medellin.

Activity Reviews

Medellín Transformation Tour

Medellín

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Tour Peñol & Guatapé

Medellín

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Coffee Farm Tour in Finca El Ocaso

Salento

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Tour to Salento & the Cocora Valley

Salento

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Day Hike in Chingaza National Park

Bogotá

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Big Bogotá City Tour

Bogotá

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Fruits of Colombia Food Tour

Bogotá

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Michael was very helpful in putting our trip together and taking into account our interests. Everything worked out well. We had great guides in Bogota (Alexander who was incredibly knowledgeable) and in Medellin (Froi was a very interesting person to talk with as he was very knowledgable about Colombia's history and nature). We also had a great birdwatching walk outside Medellin with Rafa, whose enthusiasm for and knowledge of birds was wonderful! We enjoyed our trip out to Jardin as well.

Hotel Reviews

Patio del Mundo

Medellín

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The room smelt of damp

El Despertar

Jerico

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El Cielo Hotel

Medellin

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Casa Legado

Bogota

Really lovely place to stay in Bogota. The staff were helpful. The breakfast was very good.

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Hotel Boutique Casa Passiflora

Jardín

This hotel had charm and was clean and lovely. The hotel did all they could to look after us, including leaving treats in the room and bringing us a beer in the hot tub!

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Activity Reviews

Streetfood Experience

Medellín

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Don't think this tour works really. Went to 2 stands to eat and that was about it. Not really worth it.

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Medellín Transformation Tour

Medellín

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Nightlife Experience: Medellín Tango Culture

Medellín

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Birdwatching in the Natural Reserve "La Romera"

Medellín

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Maybe should choose a more interesting place to have lunch.

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Rafa is a great bird guide. Very knowledgable

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Daytrip: Silletera Culture in Santa Elena & La Piedra de Guatapé

Medellín

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Ecological Walk - "La Miel" Waterfall

Medellín

I believe our initial walk had to be canceled do to flooding. The replacement walk was very difficult and the park guide did not know much about nature.

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From was great, but park guide did not know much

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Martin was very nice

Cultural Heritage: Jericó - Chapels, Arts & Crafts

Colombia

Don't think a tour guide is necessary as there isn't much to see in Jerico besides the town itself.

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Very nice guide, but maybe should consider things to do outside the town and limit the time in the museum.

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Jardín: Coffee Village Tradition

Jardín

Nice tour, but not sure we needed a tour guide for Jardin. Paola was nice and knowledgable and we appreciated that she pointed out bird sanctuary. Wish she would have also told us about walk up into hills of Jardin.

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Could provide water? Basic cab. Seemed a little speedy, but I guess that is good in the mountains. Seemed safe enough.

Bogota Highlights Tour

Bogotá

Alexander was a very knowledgable, interesting guide

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Alexander had us try all the fruit and other food in the market

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Really nice, really interesting

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Nice people

Michael from Chaska tours proposed an excellent itinerary and was attentive to our wishes and needs during the planning phase, and was very patient with our endless questions. When our arrival flight was delayed by a day, Michael rescheduled our affected tours more than once providing us peace of mind during airport chaos. When one service didn't work out as planned, Michael promptly arranged a refund. We truly enjoyed the personal and in-depth experience of all the tours and transportation.
Our tour guides Jauren, Joker, Sandra, and Jamie were fabulous and spoke good English. It was amazing to tour a coffee farm with a 5th generation local who grew up and worked there. Touring through the forest and archaeological site by someone who is clearly committed to the preservation of native fauna, flora and peoples was captivating even for the teenagers in our group. I can't say enough about this service and our visit to the country of Colombia. Cartagena is historic and charming, the area around Tayrona Park is beautiful. Hotels were clean and comfortable, the food was delicious and not expensive. The people we met were gracious and welcoming. Everything about our trip went great and we're looking forward to using this service to plan our next family vacation!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel El Prado

Barranquilla

It's an older hotel, very large, historic. Staff was very helpful. The breakfast was spectacular.

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Senda Watapuy

Santa Marta

Wonderful resort style hotel in a natural setting. You can walk to Tayrona Park from here. The staff is helpful, the restaurant is great. The cabins are peaceful and large. Book it!

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Casa La Fe

Cartagena de Indias

We had adjoining family rooms on the street side with balconies. These are fabulous rooms. The breakfast was made to order from a menu with many selections. The rooftop pool and bar are fun, the views delightful. Many nearby restaurants to choose from. The staff was helpful and wonderful. Would totally stay at this hotel again!

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Activity Review

Cartagena Street Food Tour

Cartagena

Our guide Joker was funny and great! Food was excellent, it was fun to walk to various parts of the old city to try different things.

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N/A really - we were walking :)

What an amazing week!

Margoth helped us put together a fantastic, varied 8-day sampling of Colombia, starting in Bogotá and the surrounding Andean Highlands, making a quick detour to the Coffee Region, and ending with some (relatively) relaxed days on the Caribbean Coast.

We really enjoyed all the different experiences, from the unique, remote, soaking wet landscape of the páramos, to the hot, bustling streets of Cartagena, and ending with a blissful day on Isla Barú.

We had Byron as our guide for our first four days, touring Bogotá and the surrounding area. He was absolutely brilliant — knowledgeable, friendly, and professional from the first minute to the last.

Our favorite excursion was the Chorrera waterfall hike, a fun adventure with Byron which took us through some of the most beautiful countryside we have ever seen.

The cooking class at Sazagua was also wonderful, even though by that time we were exhausted -- the chef was quite the character, and kept us laughing as we made some delicious food which I will be attempting to recreate at home!

The rum tasting in Cartagena was a really fun way to start off the more relaxing third of our trip, and the tropical fruit tasting also surpassed our expectations. I have a lot of allergies, and was worried that I wouldn’t be able to participate very much, but with Margoth’s help, the staff at Oh La La went way out of their way to accommodate me and make things fun for both of us.

Our guides in the Coffee Region and in Cartagena were also competent and professional, if less fantastic than Byron. In particular, our Coffee Region guide was quite negative about the Cocora Valley, and while we were interested and saddened to learn that most of the famous wax palms are slowly dying (and cannot be replaced due to the removal of the surrounding forest to make way for agriculture), his overall disparagement of tourism in the area was depressing, surprising to hear from a tour guide, and even seemed hypocritical considering that he was contributing to erosion in the park by walking on the grassy slopes instead of the step paths. He did perk up some while showing us Filandia and teaching us about the local coffee, which are clearly his preferred activities.

Our drivers throughout the trip were all skillful and professional, and most were also very friendly, sometimes feeling like extra guides. I especially enjoyed chatting with Alexander in the Coffee Region, Johannis (sp? Our driver to Chingaza), and the driver who took us to our hotel in Cartagena (whoops, forgot his name), and we were impressed with the way Edwin skillfully handled some mechanical problems on the way back from Chorrera.

We were initially a bit nervous to travel to Colombia after growing up hearing bad things in the news, which was part of the reason we decided to use a tour company, even though I am usually an independent traveler. In the end we felt safe throughout the trip and it went very well, but when a few things did go wrong (a bit of altitude sickness, the aforementioned car trouble), Margoth and her team were so responsive and got things right back on track. We felt very taken care of and were able to spend our time enjoying instead of stressing or worrying about details. I am now considering going through Kimkim again for future trips.

We were very impressed with Colombia as a country and with Aracanto as a tour company, and would highly recommend both to anyone looking for a South American adventure.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Boutique las Carretas

Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar

This was a great find, with a fantastic location, a small pool, a great breakfast, etc — and the staff were so helpful and kind (when my friend wasn’t feeling well one morning, they made her a special soup for breakfast!) Excellent experience and value, but I do recommend bringing earplugs as it got a bit noisy at night.

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Sofitel Baru Calablanca

Cartagena

Lovely beach resort. The swimming area is a bit small and they close both the beach and the pools right at sunset, a bit early for my taste. It can be a bit of a hike from your room to the lobby and restaurants, but for check in and check out they bring you and your luggage on a golf cart.

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Hotel Boutique Sazagua

Pereira

Really lovely hotel. We loved our cooking class and watching the birds at breakfast. This wouldn’t be the best place to stay for someone afraid of dogs, as several (big, friendly) live on site… then again, Colombia wouldn’t be the best country for someone afraid of dogs.

Authenticity & Character

Felt family run and friendly

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Near the airport

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Great showers

Residence Inn Bogotá

Bogotá

Great place to ‘land’ in Colombia. The rooms were spacious and the breakfast was awesome.

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The breakfast staff was great.

Cleanliness & Comfort

I loved the spacious, well laid out room.

Activity Reviews

Walking tour Cartagena and short Fruit Tasting

Cartagena

Nice informative walking tour of the old town, I learned a lot about the history of the area and the meaning of the knockers on the doors. It was super hot up on the old city walls, so we stopped for refreshments before continuing to the fruit tasting. I was worried I wouldn't be able to participate much in the fruit tasting due to my allergies, but they went above and beyond to accommodate me. I enjoyed it much more than I expected to due to the friendly staff and the experience of seeing and tasting so many different things. The last part of the tour took us through some of the street art of Getsemani, which was also cool to see.

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Dinner Reservation at Candé (live music)

Cartagena

This is a very lively restaurant with live performances. The food was very good as well. It was on the louder side for my taste and was a bit of a confusing wait to get drinks and seats.

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Rum Tasting with Chocolate Pairing

Cartagena

A fantastic start to our time in Cartagena. We got to try 8 very different rums, and the bartender was very friendly.

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Private Cooking Class and Dinner

Colombia

This was really fun. We were worried about cooking since we were tired after five busy days of touristing, but the chef kept us laughing the whole time. The dish we made was a delicious chicken dish somewhere between a risotto and a curry. I will definitely be making it again at home with the recipe, spices, and pot we were gifted!

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Cocora Valley, Salento, and Filandia Coffee Town

Colombia

The sites were beautiful, but this wasn't the best experience of the trip, partially because we were exhausted, partially because the trip was a little rushed due to delays after our plane came in late the night before, and partly because our guide wasn't very excited about Cocora Valley -- it's clear he goes there too often and thinks tourism is having a detrimental effect on the local nature, which we can understand, but it was a bit of a bummer especially when we were quite tired. The towns were very cute and we loved the overlook from Filandia.

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Chorrera Park with Waterfall

Bogotá

This was our single favorite excursion during our trip to Colombia. The countryside was beautiful from the car and the hike, and the waterfalls themselves were spectacular. You get to go behind Chiflón, and close enough to Chorrera to feel the mighty, wet wind blowing from the cascade.

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Chingaza Natural National Park Tour

Bogotá

It was very cool to learn about and see this unique landscape. The drive there and back through the countryside was also beautiful. I appreciated how the team stopped whenever I wanted to take a closer look or a picture of a roadside shrine, abandoned factory, or tiny calf. If you are on the fence about which excursion(s) to take from Bogotá, I would prioritize Chorrera and Guatavita over this one (especially because you can see a little bit of the páramo landscape on those tours as well), but if you have time, it is great to see these Andean wetlands and the unique forms of vegetation that thrive here.

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It was a picnic lunch with simple sandwiches, but I enjoyed going to a supermarket to buy the ingredients, and the chicharrones and guava candies gave it a local touch.

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Dinner Reservation at El Cielo - Please confirm on your side

Colombia

It was a lovely and special meal, but not the best I have experienced… mostly because the pacing was a little off especially at the beginning (three times, we had just put the food in our mouths, with no chance to savor or discuss it, and they were already whisking it away and describing the next thing… and yet the whole experience still took over two hours). The reservation process was also rather bizarre, and they didn’t seem to understand the recommended procedure of calling a cab for us (eventually, and awkwardly, they called us an Uber). Still, I very much enjoyed washing my hands with chocolate and watching the flaming brandy at the next table over, and several of the courses were both creative and uniquely delicious.

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Half Day City Tour of Bogotá

Bogotá

We saw the highlights of the Gold Museum and explored the pretty neighborhood of Candelaria and busy Bolivar Square. Our guide, Byron, was very knowledgeable. Unfortunately, because of spending the morning in Usaquén, we were a bit rushed and did not have time to go up to Monserrate, but the weather was not great for a view anyway.

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Usaquén Stop with transportation and Chocolate Workshop

Bogotá

This was a lovely way to spend our morning in Bogotá. Usaquén is a cute area and we quite enjoyed shopping at the flea market, though I could have spent even more time there. At the chocolate tasting, we learned a lot about how chocolate is made and how the terrain and the process contribute to its flavor profile. I also got to try the famous local snack of chocolate and cheese!

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Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lake Tour

Bogotá

We loved this tour for our first day in Colombia. There was a fair amount of driving, but we enjoyed seeing the countryside along the way. During the short hike to the lake we learned a lot about the Muisca people, the history of exploitation by Europeans, and the local plants. Our guide Byron was knowledgeable about everything! We had a quick lunch at a local bakery, and then it was off to Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, which was really unique and cool. I was astonished to learn that it is still a working salt mine in addition to an active church!

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Welcome to Colombia!

Colombia

Very smooth pick up at the airport and drop off at the hotel

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Dinner Reservation at Harry Sasson

Bogotá

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Excellent tomato soup

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My guide Oscar and driver Sandro in Bogotá were outstanding; they were always on time, as well as being patient, enthusiastic, kind, funny, interesting and willing to indulge my off-the-beaten track requests. They made me want to see more of Colombia and are full of suggestions for my next trip.

Great experience working with and booking through KimKim! Excellent platform for connections to and interactions with local tour providers. Just returned from a week in Colombia organized by Aracanto Colombia through KimKim. Review of the experience below:
I am not prone to superlatives or hyperbole. However, I would be horribly remiss if I were to not use them to describe the service my we have received thus far from Felipe Rico, Margoth Rico, and team at Aracanto. Woefully insufficient number of stars available to grade their service!
We are in the second half of our tour of Colombia and it has been nothing short of exceptional! We travel a lot the world over, and Aracanto are hands-down among the best travel curators we have worked with! Right from the get-go, our connection with Felipe Rico was very comfortable - he was calm, understanding, very responsive and friendly, and curated a superb private tour itinerary for us, spanning sights in and around Medellin and Cartagena. As advertised, Felipe, Margoth, and team are passionate, care deeply about showing off their country and are equally, if not more, solicitous of their customers’ needs and desires. They hooked us up with superb lodging (the Patio del Mundo boutique hotel in Medellin was a magical tropical bungalow/paradise - great service, exceptional lodgings, the lovely welcome gift awaiting us at the hotel was a thoughtful surprise; Nacar Hotel Curio Collection by Hilton, is equally unique, in the walled old city in Cartagena - superb location) and equally superb guides in each city - Andres Jimenez in Medellin, a knowledgeable and passionate young man (a well-traveled, multilingual (Spanish/English/Portuguese) Chemical Engineer by education and experience, turned expert travel guide) who became a friend; and Isaac Francis in Cartagena, equally competent and friendly!
Felipe, Margoth, and team have been exceptionally organized, superbly responsive to our myriad queries, and keenly attuned to our tastes and preferences. In an instance where a certain planned event did not occur due to a miscommunication by the event owner, they promptly refunded that portion of the cost - no questions asked!
The restaurants they chose for us, the visits to picturesque/colorful Guatape and El Peñol near Medellin, to rum and chocolate tasting at the Arsenal of Rum, and cooking with Caro (owner-chef at Oh La La Bistro - see separate review), both in the Getesmani, neighborhood of Cartagena, to a resort/beach excursion at Isla Bomba tomorrow …each better than the other! Thank you, Felipe, Margoth and the rest of the Aracanto team for making our first visit to Colombia a memorable one!
Did I say I was not given to superlatives/hyperbole?? Oh, what the heck!!

Hotel Reviews

Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton

Cartagena

Lovely Hilton hotel in their Curio Collection, located near the sea wall and within the old walled city of Cartegena. Large, well-appointed rooms with typical Hilton amenities - clean rooms, comfortable beds, good toiletries, great shower pressure and drainage! On-site Uma Restaurant provides excellent local and western breakfast and local delicacies for lunch and dinner. Great staff -eager to please. Only downsides: a) Hardly any of the staff speaks English, despite the town and hotel hosting significant numbers of tourists from English-speaking countries. Made communication very difficult - combo of our elementary Spanish and the staff’s equally elementary English. b) We were located on the 3rd floor - directly below the 4th floor bar/club, Gets extremely noisy with staff dragging furniture etc during off times and loud thumping reggaeton and other club music well into the night on weekends! Made sleeping rather difficult!

Authenticity & Character

Located in an in-character building, within the walled city.

Location

Inside walled city, proximate to shopping, sites, restaurants.

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Excellent staff - eager to please; however, lack of English-speaking ability was a severe constraint for us. If you are planning to stay here, beef up on your Spanish!

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Superb cleanliness and in-room amenities. Typical Hilton standards

Patio del Mundo

Medellín

Lovely boutique hotel in the leafy/hilly/safe El Poblado neighborhood of Medellin. Spans two bungalows that are beautifully repurposed to serve as a boutique hotel. Incredible tropical foliage and local handicraft decor woven into the common areas - very welcoming, inviting, refreshing. The owner, Agnes(?) has fantastic taste - ably supported by dedicated staff who are eager to please. Service and breakfast were superb…rooms are elegantly appointed, shower areas have colorful local tiling with a great touch - plants/foliage inside the shower enclosure. Only regret - spent too little time at this location. Plan to return, however. Kudos to Andres/Isabel/Erica/Laura/Housekeeping, for taking good care of us!

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Located in El Poblado - a leafy/hilly/safe area, of Medellin. Proximate to wonderful restaurants.

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Activity Reviews

Day Pass at Tierra Bomba Island at Makani Beach Club - Pool Lounge Chairs Reserved

Colombia

We found the beach club pool lounge experience to be decent but not something we would necessarily repeat, we were glad we did it but we prefer more active and cultural activities. We also felt like the poolside lounge chairs were a bit expensive. We would recommend waiting until you arrive to book the chairs.

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Traditional Colombian Coffee Tasting

Cartagena

The coffee-tasting experience was disappointing as the host was not prepared for our arrival, causing us to cancel the activity. We appreciated our specialist, Felipe, who took care of the cancellation.

Private Cooking Class and Lunch (with Bazurto Market)

Cartagena

We enjoyed the cooking class with Carlina, at her restaurant, which provided a unique and enjoyable experience. We got to walk around the market beforehand with her and then she even walked us to our next tour afterwards.

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Rum Tasting with Chocolate Pairing

Cartagena

We had a phenomenal experience at the rum tasting, which included a chocolate pairing, and the local staff was very knowledgeable and attentive.

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Walking Tour of Cartagena Old City

Colombia

The guide Andres was phenomenal, the first half of the tour was wonderful, but the second half of the walking tour was more shopping. We wish they separated the shopping from the tour or let us know to come back to the shopping later, as we felt a bit rushed.

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Guatape and El Peñol Tour & Airport Transfer: {{start_location}} to {{end_location}}

Colombia

Once again we had a flawless experience with transfers and transportation, the vehicles were nice, and the staff provided excellent service.

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City Tour of Medellín (with Local Market and Comuna 13)

Medellín

Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. You can tell the people here are very passionate about their country and have a lot of pride.

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Dinner Reservation at El Correo (Y Amada) Provenza

Medellín

We enjoyed the dinner reservations made by the travel specialist, particularly our meal at El Correo in Medellin. It was a very nice and fancy restaurant, and the food was good. However, after trying a few Colombian dishes, we decided to explore different cuisines and found our own dining spots. We appreciated the flexibility provided by the travel specialist and the curated restaurant recommendations.

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Welcome to Colombia!

Colombia

All of transfers were flawless including the one from to and from the airport!

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Transport

Excellent overall, guides were knowledgeable, professional, helpful. Suggestions for sights, tours and restaurants were excellent. We felt very safe with our guide.

Activity Reviews

Guatapé Day-Trip

Colombia

My favorite part of the trip

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City Tour Medellín

Medellín

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Medellín Transformation Tour

Medellín

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Birdwatching in the Natural Reserve "La Romera"

Medellín

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We had a wonderful itinerary planned, and it was wonderful not to have to worry about anything in a a foreign place-- drivers and guides showed up as scheduled and took care of everything. Plus, it was great to have a personal touch as we learned about the culture and history. We especially liked our driver Harold in/near Cartagena and our guide Diva in Tyrona National Park and Minca. Diva had so much information to share-- about the plants and animals we saw on hikes, about the history of the region, and stories about the people who lived there and we saw on the way.

Hotel Reviews

GHL Hotel Armería Real

Cartagena

Felt luxurious and modern On the edge of Getsamani

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Location

on the edge of Getsamani, needed to walk a bit to get to the main areas of interest However, had a great view of the Fort

Staff

We had some fresh fruit we wanted to eat, and the staff sliced it for us.

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Ecohabs Los Naranjos

Unbelieveable, private views in the middle of a stunning national park. The accommodations were pretty nice despite the rustic setting.

Authenticity & Character

individual ecohabs were designed to look like the homes of the people native to the area

Location

Amazing views, location inside the National Park (since it takes a lot of time to enter the park and get to the views)

Staff

Gustavo went out of the way to help us out when I needed to go back to the park gate to pay some admission fees

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Hotel Cocoliso Island Resort

Rosario Islands

The grounds were beautiful. It felt like it was designed to impress the day visitors, as the hotel rooms were very basic. It may be that the older rooms and the lack of water pressure and heated water is normal in this island setting.

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful grounds

Location

Beautiful views, nice grounds

Staff

The main staff were not very helpful, or took a long time to help. The support staff were very helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

The common grounds were beautiful, but the private rooms were very basic. The bathrooms looked very old, and there was minimal water pressure (trickle is the best we got) and there was no hot water

Hotel Casa Tere

Cartagena

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on a picturesque street in Getsamani, easy to walk to Old City

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Activity Reviews

Coffee Farm & Village Tour

Minca

Coffee tour was very informative. Minca falls were beautiful and refreshing

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Diva was an amazing, friendly, informative guide. She even bought us some mangoes after learning we liked them

Hike Tayrona National Park

Colombia

So beautiful!!

Cartagena Bike Tour

Cartagena

quick way to see much of the Old City and Getsamani, but since those areas are small you can explore it by foot as well. Plus, some of the small and/or crowded roads are hard to navigate on bicycles

Boquilla Mangrove Tour

Cartagena

Nice to learn about an area separate from the big city. The best part was that not only did we get to see the fishermen cast their nets, we got to do it as well

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11 day trip to Medellin, Pereira and Cartagena. The experience was wonderful. Wendy was extremely helpful and accommodating during the planning and in our communications while we were traveling. All of our guides were amazing! Lina in Medellin was so engaging and excited about us learning all about her city; she was so great with our 2 children, making the experience fun for them too! Natalia, in Pereira, was prompt and easy going for our relaxing time in the coffee region. Our private horseback riding tour at La Maria was an experience we will never forget! What a view! And Carolina in Cartagena was diligent in making sure we saw and tried everything the city had to offer. This was our first experience with Kimkim so we did not know what to expect; the experience was seamless! All of the transfers were waiting for us and there was never a single issue; everyone was so accommodating and cheerful. Thank you for our awesome family vacation!

Wendy, our local operator, planned the entire trip flawlessly and made sure to stay in touch with us before, during, and after our visit to ensure our well-being. The guides, who were all exceptional, showed great flexibility and knowledge. Luis gave us a wonderful tour of Bogota, while Juan led us through Leticia and the Amazonas, preparing us well for hikes in the rainforest and going above and beyond to ensure our enjoyment. Our visit to Colombia was unforgettable, and we are grateful to Wendy, Luis, Juan, and the local guides in the forest for creating such wonderful memories.