Cartagena
Perched on the Caribbean coast and hugged by centuries-old stone walls, colorful Cartagena is Colombia’s glittering star. Immediately upon arrival, you’ll feel the rush from the salty, humid air.
People from all facets of life—foodies, culture-seekers, entrepreneurs, and creatives—are flocking to laid-back, balmy Medellín (Colombia’s second biggest city with 2.6 million inhabitants), and with good reason.
Shedding its gritty past, the city has emerged as a dynamic —and safe—artistic hub. It’s full of beautiful buildings (many with magnificent rooftop pools and bars) and lush green streets, and with the Andes Mountains all along its outer edges, the skyline is simply spectacular. There are so many neighborhoods to be explored, and most easily navigable with a private guide so you can experience as much of the city as possible.
Other areas to explore
A visit to Medellin puts you within easy reach of many other beautiful and fascinating parts of Colombia.
Coffee Region
From bright and citrusy to rich and chocolatey, the aroma and flavor of Colombian coffee have made the country practically synonymous with coffee culture.
Villa de Leyva
Although just three hours north of Bogotá, Villa de Leyva feels like a world away.
Barichara
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Colombia, Barichara was once an important stop along a Spanish trade route connecting Bogotá and the Caribbean Sea.
Why book with Extraordinary Journeys?
We go deep
We value depth over breadth. While we have broadened our map, our intimate expertise runs deep—from understanding each locale's hidden rhythms to cultivating relationships with exceptional guides.
We keep it honest
Seasoned travelers know that places change, authentic experiences migrate. We'll listen to your hopes and passions, but push back when we know something will better resonate with you.
We’ve got it covered
Traveling to wild places asks something of us— a quality of attention and presence. From behind-the-scenes logistics to bespoke culinary experiences, our team has thought of everything.
We know it’s personal
There will undoubtedly be extraordinary unscripted moments: hippos emerging at sunset, the impossible blue of Arctic ice. We know that meaningful memories often live in personalized details.
We go deep
We value depth over breadth. While we have broadened our map, our intimate expertise runs deep—from understanding each locale's hidden rhythms to cultivating relationships with exceptional guides.
We keep it honest
Seasoned travelers know that places change, authentic experiences migrate. We'll listen to your hopes and passions, but push back when we know something will better resonate with you.
We’ve got it covered
Traveling to wild places asks something of us— a quality of attention and presence. From behind-the-scenes logistics to bespoke culinary experiences, our team has thought of everything.
We know it’s personal
There will undoubtedly be extraordinary unscripted moments: hippos emerging at sunset, the impossible blue of Arctic ice. We know that meaningful memories often live in personalized details.