Cartegena Colombia and surrounding area.
Colombia
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Jan 6 - Jan 12, 2026
Guides were knowledgeable and very kind. All of the tours that we arranged were informative.
Cartegena: hit the highlights- really enjoyed the street food tour. Kayaking lovely but would be good to know that you are just going from one to point and back between land and island. Fishing was informative and a pleasant ride through the mangroves.
Santa Marta- Sebastian was a very articulate and knowledgeable tour guide. I feel we got an excellent tour. It was really nice to see something outside of Cartagena. And it was cooler.
Aaron was excellent and so knowledgeable. The highlight for us was the home that attracted so many beautiful birds. And we had an excellent lunch. Coffee plantation was OK but it would be good to know that we would not see any active work at the factory nor did we see a field of coffee plants. Waterfall lovely but could skip that.
Hotel Reviews
It had an old charm. Staff were very friendly and kind. Location was wonderful.
Easy walking distance to everything
Activity Reviews
Let people know that they can swim when they arrive at the island
An exposure to a whole different level of life - not just in the town, but of course the fishing community itself.
I would include more stops to see the birds and butterflies. The waterfall has a lot of steps so be prepared.
thank you very much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. I’m really happy to hear that you enjoyed the guides, the different tours, and the experiences outside Cartagena, such as Santa Marta and Minca. It’s great to know those moments stood out for you.
I also truly appreciate your constructive feedback. Your notes about better setting expectations for the kayaking route, swimming opportunities, the coffee farm visit, and the physical demands at the... Read more