Medellin and Cartagena review

Colombia | Nov 5 - Nov 11, 2022

THANK YOU TO MICHAEL GOLD who was especially attentive to me and my trip mate as we planned our trip to Colombia. He booked a fabulous week for us.

While in Medellin: The hotel, the experiences, and the guides were perfect in every way. The hotel was basic but got the job done. BH El Poblado: friendly staff, great beds, hot water, terrific breakfast and views.
A BIG SHOUTOUT TO OUR GUIDE FROYLAN GARCES and DRIVER MARTIN CHALARCA as they were both quite knowledgeable in all areas of... read more

THANK YOU TO MICHAEL GOLD who was especially attentive to me and my trip mate as we planned our trip to Colombia. He booked a fabulous week for us.

While in Medellin: The hotel, the experiences, and the guides were perfect in every way. The hotel was basic but got the job done. BH El Poblado: friendly staff, great beds, hot water, terrific breakfast and views.
A BIG SHOUTOUT TO OUR GUIDE FROYLAN GARCES and DRIVER MARTIN CHALARCA as they were both quite knowledgeable in all areas of history, current events and where to get a great cup of coffee. They focused on our safety and comfort and really represented the heart and soul of Medellin.

While in Cartagena: The first hotel we stayed in was not a place that should be booked for future guests. Upon letting Michael Gold know about this he and his team immediately jumped to our aide. The sign of a great tour company is their availability to their guests and Michael and his team at Chaska took excellent care to make sure we were put somewhere else - Casa Lola. Terrific!

Hotel Review

Bh El Poblado

Medellín

Authenticity & Character

cheap modern. could use a little freshening up.

Location

Staff

front desk friendly. Breakfast room chefs were so nice - great food.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Beds were solidly good.

Activity Reviews

Peñol Boulder & Guatapé Boat Trip

Medellín

Guatape is a fab little town to walk around in.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

GUIDE FROYLAN GARCES and DRIVER MARTIN CHALARCA were amazing in every way

Transport

Day Trip to San Basilio de Palenque

Cartagena

Skip. A total money grab

Quality of Experience

Food

Transport

Medellín Transformation Tour

Medellín

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Nature-Experience: Los Saltos Eco-Park

Medellín

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Drum Workshop in La Boquilla

Cartagena

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Cartagena Bike Tour

Cartagena

more information at stops please.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

bikes need a serious upgrade.

Cartagena Dance Class

Cartagena

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport