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DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Colombia
Depart for Colombia, a country of great diversity, culture, and natural beauty. Arrive in Bogota, the capital and largest city in Colombia. Check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure to explore the city independently
Overnight: Bogota
DAY 2, Saturday - Bogota Walking Tour
Begin the day with a walking tour of the colonial section of La Candelaria, stopping at Plaza de Bolivar, the main square of the city. Surrounding the square you'll see the Cathedral, Palace of Congress, the Cardinal's Palace and the colonial church of El Sagrario. Next, visit the astonishing Gold Museum, where you'll see the world's greatest collection of pre-Hispanic native gold crafts. Continue to the Fernando Botero Museum, housing many of the paintings and sculptures of this world-famous contemporary Colombian artist. Spend the afternoon at leisure, or join the following optional tours; Half Day Monserrate Hill with lunch, that takes you up to Monserrate Mountain and Half Day Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, where you visit the impressive Salt Cathedral, built within the tunnels of a salt mine. Tonight perhaps, walk through the trendy Zona Rosa district, known for its lively pub scene, or join the optional Dinner at Andres Carne de Res DC
Optional: Half Day Monserrate Hill with Lunch (PM)
Optional: Half Day Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira (PM)
Optional: Dinner at Andres Carne de Res DC
Overnight: Bogota
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3, Sunday - Full Day in Bogota
Today is at leisure, or join the optional full day Farmer's Market & Guatavita Lake with lunch. Begin at the traditional Paloquemao Farmers Market, where you will be amazed at the diversity and huge variety of fruits and vegetables. Wandering down the aisles you will also find thousands of colorful flowers that have been cultivated in savannah de Bogotá. Columbia is the second largest exporter of flowers in the world. After a tasting of delicious fruits, visit some of the best shops carrying handicrafts from Colombia. Following lunch, travel north through beautiful landscapes to Guatavita. En route, stop at ''La Calera'' a popular town, offering panoramic views of Bogota. Upon arrival in Guatavita, discover the beauty of mystical Guatavita Lagoon and hear about its sacred role in the history of the Muisca people along with stories about El Dorado's legend. Take a hike through the surrounding area to learn about the local ecosystem and admire stunning vistas
Optional: Full Day Farmer's Market & Guatavita Lake with Lunch (AM)
Overnight: Bogota
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Monday - Depart Colombia
Make your way to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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