Cartagena and Medellin with the family
Colombia
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Aug 2 - Aug 8, 2025
I am usually not one to use the help of a travel agency. We had a few trips this summer and I was especially nervous about taking kids age 9 and 6 to a developing country where we not speak the language very well. Michael from KimKim was responsive and helped me secure hotel stays with suites so our family of 4 could comfortably enjoy our stay. Michael helped pick out specific activities (and then rearrange when kids and my husband had new ideas) that were fun, educational and unique to Colombia. One of our favorites was making coconut crafts with the Damartes, an organization of women that receives micro-finance loans from the government to lift families out of poverty. The actual workshop was fairly limited on the number of items that could be made but the concept really opened the eyes of my privileged kids. Although Cartagena and Medellin (especially where the tourists stay) are now fairly safe, it was nice not to have one adult constantly have their phone out and tracking an uber. The car transfers were safe and efficient. Michael also booked a local one way flight from Cartagena and to Medellin, which was a breeze. Our guides Eddie (in Cartagena) and Pablo (in Medellin) were fantastic with children motivating them with ice cream breaks and keeping our conversation interesting to little minds. We truly enjoyed the help of KimKim to help curate and organize an incredible family trip to Colombia we could not have planned ourselves!
Hotel Reviews
Great pool, in Bocagrande away from the old city but only a few min away.
Great location, loved the 2 bedroom apartments for the family.
Activity Reviews
Thank you so much for your detailed and kind review!
I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed Cartagena and Medellín – and that the trip was not only relaxing but also enriching. I especially love that the coconut workshop provided not only a creative moment but also valuable insight for your children. I’m so glad everything went smoothly and that you could enjoy your trip without any logistical worries.
I hope you will carry many fond memories of these special days in... Read more