Kimkim Trip Reviews for Colombia

Not really a sunset cruise as we left at 7pm when it was already dark. Food not very tasty. Very friendly reception and views from the boat was nice. Gave an idea of the layout of Cartagena.

This tour covered the most important parts of Cartagena and is definitely worthwhile.

We had an excellent guide who made the experience extra special. Stopped at about 6 street vendors including a visit to an emerald shop.

Interesting excursion although not what we really expected. Being a national park, we expected serene beauty but the area is actually very build-up. There were also a lot of boats arriving from Cartagena making the beaches and snorkeling very crowded. We did go during a national holiday weekend, so maybe that made the crowds even worse?

This is a beautiful park with beautiful vegetation and beaches. Beware that there is only one trail that everybody takes. It was very crowded and at times we came to a complete standstill. After about an hour the crowd spread a bit. Then it was more pleasant.

This tour covers the most important sights and museums of Bogota. Highly recommended.

A very interesting visit to a unique site. Worth visiting.

Definitely with the visit. Interesting history and beautiful nature.

Such a beautiful place I loved it! Great views, nice room, friendly staff and great breakfast too!!

Beautiful location with a very kind staff/owner! Basic rooms and necessities in a gorgeous location.

Cool building in a good location.

Our guide, Miguel, was amazing! He was kind, insightful and thorough as he showed us the city and explained how so many things have changed in the last 20 years or so and the reasons behind it. We got to see so much in a short window of time too it was very impressive!

I loved this tour as well, other than waking up so early 🤣 The drive out was apparently different than normal due to accidents/traffic on the main highway but it was such a beautiful drive I am glad it worked out that way. Our guide, Sergio, was kind, funny and exuberant! Hiking the peñol de Guatape and exploring the vibrant town as well as taking a boat ride on the lake were all great experiences and the provided lunch was delicious!

I seriously felt like I was in a painting or fairy tale book here- it was absolutely breathtaking! Our guide, Gustavo was so cool, friendly and informative and eas kind enough to make sure we got the longest amount time at the hot springs that we could even though it made a longer day for him and our driver Kevin. So nice of them both and so appreciated as I never wanted to leave so was happy to have as much time there as possible!

Our whole trip to Colombia was great but this day was absolutely my very favorite! Never in my life have I been to a more beautiful place... Ever! It was pure magic and absolutely incredible! It was also super cool to talk with Gustavo about how he grew up nearby and had been coming there since he was a kid. He even showed us one of his favorite spots away from the rest of the people there in the jungle and it was so special and amazing!

I think the best thing about this tour was that it allowed private transportation in to the park ahead of a bunch of busses full of people! The park itself was beautiful and our guide was very nice (though apologies I am blanking on his name!)

this is a lovely setting but definitely a rugged hotel. No AC. No screens. Only air is from open doors. Sleep under a net. If that's ok with you, then this hotel is beautiful and charming. No food available onsite except for the included breakfast. A pleasant walk from town.

Lovely Beautiful setting. Nice large rooms. Private pools. Great AC. Lux bathroom. Everything was great about this place. One minor complaint was that the restaurant was a bit inconsistent. We got a couple of good meals and some that were not.

Great location. Staff helpful and always present. The building was interesting with great places to sit in the interior courtyard. Would definitely stay again. Minor complaint that I think can't be helped in an older building but you could definitely hear the other guests who came in late or left early. Also rooms were very moderate to small size.

We loved this hotel. It's a gorgeous setting with beautiful individual bungalows set along paths on the jungle hillside and a lovely blue swimming pool. Lila the dancing parrot made us laugh, and everyone who worked there couldn't have been nicer. Yummy breakfast.

This hotel set on the hill above Minca was simple and comfortable. We were in the main building in rooms with a very nice shared patio and a gorgeous view. Going down the hillside to the river were individual bungalows. We enjoyed swimming in the river. The staff was very nice and helpful.

Jorge, subbiing in for Carolina, was so knowledgable and articulate. We tried corozo juice from a street vendor and local sweets. Jorge had an easy way of conveying the history of the city through streets, statues, and architecture all the way back to the 1600's. Plus we saw a sloth and monkeys in the parks. A great afternoon.

It was a gorgeous day for a boat ride, but our landing spot on a small private beach with lots of other people was a little disappointing. We each had a shaded chair, and the people working there were nice, but we were very close to everyone else and beach just so-so. Snorkeling also (an extra fee) was fine but not great. Maybe there is another destination in the Rosario Islands that is prettier and more special?

One of our favorite things. Good to get out of the Old City. The market is not a pretty setting, but there was a lot of activity, and our chef-teacher picked delicious items all the way through. The cooking class was on a shaded hotel room with an outdoor kitchen in Getsamani. Delicious and fun.

This park is so pretty. The teenagers opted out of the hot hike, but I spotted capuchin monkeys, birds, an anteater, and sloth. My guide was very good and passionate about the area. He knew a lot about the history, the Kogi people and culture, and the nature. I swam at La Piscina. Cabo San Juan was crowded with Santa Marta daytrippers who came by boat. I had the best ceviche of the trip on the beach there.

Our guide knew a lot about local history and the Tayrona people. We somehow didn't realize we had a hot, 45 minute uphill hike before we got to the river. There was a pretty little museum of artifacts at the top. The river trip guide was a very nice, but the river itself was beyond sleepy. We met other people who had gone down rivers with a bit more current. A sleepy, sunny morning on the water.

This was much more fun than we anticipated. The 130-year-old machines from England, our knowledgable guide Jamie who grew up on the farm, and learning about the process from little plant to roasted bean was so intertesting. Our hike to Marinka falls for lunch and a swim after made for a really nice afternoon.

Our guide Al here was a bit odd. We were also worn out, but we jumped ship on this tour halfway through.

This hotel was centrally located to a lot of fun activities and night life. The staff were fantastic. The room was clean. The hotel and surrounding area are very welcoming and LGBTQ+ friendly.

This was truly the most amazing hotel we have ever stayed. The staff was fantastic. The building was beautiful and the view was breathtaking.

This is a great hotel for value seeking travelers. It is right on the beach just a two minute walk from Consteno Beach Hostal. Two great resturants and bars are next door and the staff was very helpful and friendly.

Our tour guide, Miguel was absolutely amazing. He really took the time to explain the history and current state of the city of Medellin and the Comuna 13 district. We visited several locations with historical significance as well as had several great interactions with local artists. We could not imagine a better tour or a better tour guide. We *highly* recommend the Medellin Transformation Tour and Miguel.

Gustavo was an amazing tour guide. We could not have hoped for a better experience. We highly recommend anyone visiting Colombia to consider taking this tour. If you do, ask for Gustavo, you won't be disappointed!

Senda Watapuy is a really special place. Beautiful view and location, wonderful staff and great food/bar service. Would easily spend another vacation there, or at the sister site nearby.

This place is absolutely incredible!! The staff and the food were amazing and the ride up the mountain was a fun adventure for an outstanding view. They have 2 sweet German Shepards that we really enjoyed hanging out with, and our room was comfortable and clean. Don't hesitate if you'll be spending time in Minca, you won't regret a stay here.

Comfortable and spacious. Nice breakfast in the morning and excellent location. Roof top pool was small but pleasant.

Easy communication with our guide and driver. Christian met us at the airport and drove with us to Tayrona area, gave us a great history of the coastal cities.

Playa del Medio was beautiful and almost empty! Only one other couple arrived making the beach pretty exclusive. There is a restaurant that was closed while we were there, possibly only staffed on weekends, but we were able to bring our own picnic and drinks. The beach is clean and it's a short boat ride from the Neguanje park entrance. The surf was calmer and nice for swimming.

This experience began while driving down the hill to the farm, which is also a craft brewery. The property itself is beautiful and the cafe is a fun place to hang out. We met some interesting people and would easily have stayed awhile longer after our tour to socialize. Our tour guide was fun and engaging, and the coffee delicious! Very cool coffee farm with a lot of history.

We had a great tour of the Old City and really enjoyed our guide. He was friendly and checked in often to make sure we were engaged, and our questions were answered. The Old City is beautiful with so much history and it was super helpful to have a guide point out the subtle details in architecture and colonial vs post-colonial historical sites. 2 hours went by fast!

Food was incredible and beautiful space.

Beautiful facilities. We rented one of the Ohana beds so our son could nap and were very comfortable. Great location to spend the day with or without kids.

Nice restaurant, authentic dishes and fun atmosphere.

We loved Juan del Mar! Great music, delicious food, and a fun outdoor scene/square.

This was a fun activity, but not easy to do with a tired toddler. The owner/main tasting leader was out that day and we had a stand in. She was really sweet and did a great job. We ate a TON of chocolate and enjoyed that we left with a goody bag of our chocolates to enjoy on our travels home.

Nice accommodation with a great rooftop pool and friendly staff.

I loved every minute of the resort -- perfect for a very quiet few days away. The facilities were nice -- not too fancy but felt like you were at one with the nature around you. It is a decent sized facility with a lot of opportunity to walk and do water sports right off of the beautiful beach. My family did a bioluminescent plankton tour and said it was incredible as were the spa facilities. The 2 hour ride was very pleasant there -in the hotel's boat - the return was through rougher waters so be mindful if you have issues with boats. Every night, they moved the location of the dinner outside and it was lovely.

The guide was absolutely fantastic and told us many many things about the city and its history. The town was nice enough and had some lovely parts but the main attraction was the museum of the Carnival - the biggest event in the city every year and one of the biggest Carnival celebrations in the world. Aside from that and the architecture of the area, I am not sure it warranted a separate day trip from Cartagena -- would have been a good tour on the way to the national parks from Cartagena.

It was a good introduction to the area and the surrounding fishing culture.

I thought it was great -- think it could have been a little longer to give us more information. Our guide Carolina was very knowledgable and friendly.

Very nice and clean rooms, super friendly staff and very close to the city of Salento without being right in all the noise.

Very nice hotel in a traffic-free street right at the centre of La Candelaria, just 1 street away from Plaza Bolivar.

Basic hotel, but it has what you need.

Quiet location with very nice "lodges" and a beautiful garden. Also the restaurant is a pleasant place to be and delicious meals are served. Also breakfast was very good.

The location of the hotel is very good (in town) and the breakfast is good.

The hotel could do better in terms of friendliness. Also the breakfast was average and the room itself looked a bit worn out.

OK hotel, friendly staff. Close to restaurants.

Very nice and clean rooms, extremely friendly and helpful staff and excellent location.

We very much enjoyed Museo del Oro and Museo Botero. Good guide (Elisabeth).

We enjoyed the hike, the amazing views, the rich nature and the lagoon.

Amazing nature!

Very challenging bike tour because of the enormous steep slopes of the mountains. But it was certainly worth the effort!

Nice experience.

Amazing nature and landscapes, including the 60 metre wax palms.

Medellín is an amazing and vibrant city that we loved very much, especially the visit to the legendary Comuna 13. Do also take the metro when you are in Medellín.

Excellent tour.

Problems with hot water but staff was accommodating as best they could

Great experience with the flower grower

Never made trip due to time

Could have skipped entire day

Food was just OK Our room was beside the spa -- it was quite noisy

Lovely house and great staff

stunning!!!!

effecient and great location to airport

great location

amazing -- loved the experience

Beautiful horses, barn and landscape. It would have been nice to be on a trail -- we were on a road with cars etc. which took away from the ride

beautiful landscape

We loved the history of the city. The art, people and music were amazing.

A very nice place to stay. great views and right on the beach. it is a way from restaurants but a 30 minute walk to the old city.

We loved this hotel .. location was great and close to the most important attractions in the city. Safe neighborhood. The hotel is very clean and modern. The staff were very friendly and welcoming.

This workshop was a highlight of our trip. Spending time with local women and learning from them was a very nice experience. They were very friendly and we loved the items we made with them. I recommend this workshop for any traveler who wants to spend time with locals and enjoy their company and learn from them.

The hotel was well located and was really interestingly made . The decor , the aesthetics .

Stunning architectural beauty, welcoming and helpful staff

Very nice boutique hotel, jungle-like setting, very helpful staff, challenge to carry heavy luggage up steps.

Idyllic setting, enjoyed the desert island feel, outdoor dining, private chaises, access to water, good food. very friendly staff.

Like all Spanish-influenced houses, it's all behind the walls. Lovely grounds, huge room with living room, convenient to the squares and restaurants, delicious breakfast, very attentive staff. Rick was having physical difficulty with his back, and the owner arranged for a massage for him. The experience immediately improved his condition.

Terrific, upscale feel to begin our time in Colombia. Spacious room, delicious breakfasts, very helpful desk staff to guide us to restaurants. Lovely dining room.

Paradise.

Fabulous first dinner in Colombia. Loved the "room." Sophisticated. Food was tops.

Knowledgable Tomás enriched the day's experiences. The market, riding to the top of Monserrate for the city view, touring Candelaria--great introduction to the trip.

We waited 90 minutes to get our food. Language barrier and non-attentive wait staff made for a poor evening. However, we loved the vibe of the place.

Fun waiter frying to learn English while I practiced Spanish, charming courtyard setting. Tasty barbecue.

Great vibe. Friendly staff. Good food.

What a day of exciting discovery. Everything was eye-opening. Juan Carlos was absolutely one of the best guides we've experienced. Guatapé's journey to becoming an artistic jewel, the sad story about the flooding of the original town of Piñol to make the lake for producing hydroelectric power, the boat ride and Juan Carlos' clever reveal of Pablo Escobar's dilapidated mansion amidst the stunning hillside houses. No, we didn't climb El Piñol, though I really wanted to. I was sure I could climb to the top, but I was concerned that my left knee would not have allowed me to descend!

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Charming Spanish village. Villa de Leyva itself is the attraction. The long drive to VdL from Bogotá is marked by a beautiful landscape I never tired of watching. What a discovery of the fossil of Kronosaurus at the Fossil Museum! I tried to wrap my head around the fact that this area was under sea water at one time. We really like the stop of Raquira on the return, a colorful arts and crafts town. Too bad they wouldn't ship purchases.

Comuna 13 is a living miracle. My body felt jazzed during the entire experience, and with the salsa and other beats filling the air, I could barely stay still. Sunday's crowd was thick, yet again, a friendly vibe. Exciting. Then there is Botero Plaza, with his 24 sculptural voluminous pieces thrilling us.

Long drive from Cartagena airport to Barú to get in the Hotel's boat. We appreciated the special arrangements.

Well, if nothing, it was exciting. Full boat of 40 people with luggage. Not balanced well, so this of us on the starboard side literally got soaked through all our clothing. Kind of funny, and uncomfortable. They rearranged luggage and then it was okay. But the adventure was not over. Apparently high winds made the Caribbean approach to Cartagena too dangerous, so our boat, along with several others, entered a very shallow river delta where our propellers were hitting mud. Other boats sped passed us, causing our boat to rock violently. Finally the boatman and first mate raised the engine (?) and we were on our way. Two your ride. It was an unanticipated adventure.

We liked Isaac's introduction to Cartagena. For us, it was an incredibly hot and humid day, and waking up the massive fort near noon was exhausting. So we cut the schedule short and returned to the hotel.

Fun place. Good food. Casual, local feel. Met two couples separately that made it more enjoyable. One man invited us to his cafe the next day for more conversation.

An excellent activity that we enjoyed thoroughly. French-born Gilles Duport is a wonderful and charming chef, fluent in French, Spanish, but not English. We had a wonderful time with our little bits of both European languages and his armchair English.

Despite its beautiful decor and lovely room, the food was not what we expected. The wait staff was inconsistent, and we felt a bit fooled by the wine selection process in an attempt to have us buy a very expensive bottle of wine.

Airport is convenient to downtown. Isaac was the only guide who did not go into the airport with us to help us get situated. Maybe it was because this was an international flight, whereas Tomás and Juan Carlos were able to help us with domestic flights.

Very unique experience and do not miss this activity

Beautiful hotel in north Bogotá. Staff was attentive and very kind to us during our stay. Hope to stay here again next time.

The location of this hotel was great and is aesthetically pleasing- it’s absolutely beautiful. The bar is fun and I loved the breakfast. There is a beautiful lounge area on the roof where we also got incredibly relaxing massages! Only personal issue I had was the lunch/dinner menu had very little selections for anyone who doesn’t eat sea food which unfortunately is me, so we had no choice than to find food somewhere else every night. One night during our stay, there was someone spackling a wall around 1:00 in the morning which led to my husband and I being woken up to noise outside our door. At some point another hotel guest (who sounded intoxicated) was talking loudly with whoever was working in the hall way, but she moved on after a few minutes. Another night someone was on their phone from 3-4 in the morning outside her door. I was surprised none of the staff asked the person to take their call inside their room or to step outside the hotel to not disturb the other hotel guests, but no one did. I had no choice than to ask the woman myself to please be quiet. Also, the room for some reason got VERY hot in the middle of the night, but was freezing during the day (which wasn’t bad because it was so hot outside). You do not have control over the temperature in your own room, which was not preferable. Lastly, my husband had a very slight altercation with one of the bartenders whom refused to give my husband the correct amount of change and said “tip” when my husband asked for the change back. My husband explained and showed the bartender that he had already placed a tip in the tip jar, but the bartender shrugged and still didn’t not give my husband his change. It was just a rude interaction especially being that they have signs on the bar stating you can tip as little or as much as you please, or not tip at all. It was distasteful. Overall our stay here was pleasant, but I’m not sure it would be #1 choice if we came back to Cartagena.

I LOVED our stay here! The villas offer stunning views of the mountains and the food was phenomenal and fresh. I just want to highlight Nico for a moment here… Nico (and some fun furry friends!) gave us a tour of the coffee farm and we learned SO much about what goes into the delicious I consume daily.. Nico was just a kind soul and his energy was calming and he genuinely wanted to teach us about the farm and their goal for delivering the most delicious organic coffee to Colombia; he was simply amazing. I will never forget my time spent here. 100% would come back for another stay.