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Margoth Rico

I have seen how Colombia has evolved from a dangerous destination to a safe, welcoming, and upcoming destination, and I am therefore extremely passionate to be part of my country's tourism resurgence.

I was born in Colombia and grew up in a family of entrepreneurs that have started successful travel businesses. I moved to Canada where I earned a degree in International Economic Development from McGill University, and I then worked in the hospitality and event management industries in London. I also worked in the tourism industry in Colombia for many years, and I have had the opportunity to travel extensively around the world. One of my last ventures was pursuing an MBA at the University of Cape Town in South Africa where I focused on innovation and entrepreneurship. I then decided to follow my passion and dedicate my life to ensuring that travelers that visit Colombia, have a fantastic time in my home country and are able to experience all the wonderful things that Colombia and its people have to offer.

I provide superb customer service and have traveled extensively around Colombia and continue to do so. I have the know-how to design unforgettable Colombian experiences. I treat each of my travelers as a VIP Client, and I will go above and beyond to make sure your trip is perfect.

My philosophy of Luxury Travel is to offer a personalized service that seeks to provide clients outstanding and authentic experiences in Colombia. I focus on tailored trips and work with professional and outstanding local partners in all regions across Colombia to design and plan trips that combine exceptional experiences. From diving to trekking, to relaxing on a beautiful beach, to tasting Colombian coffee and flavors, birdwatching, interacting with excellent local guides and storytellers, or hiring your private boat, I design once in a lifetime trips.

I look forward to taking care of you and making sure your trip to Colombia fulfills all your expectations and is filled with the most memorable experiences.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I specialize in creating truly personalized trips that are designed for each traveler or group. The main destinations I cover are Cartagena, the islands of Cartagena, Bogota and surroundings, Medellin, Guatape and surroundings, the coffee region, Santa Marta, Tayrona and surroundings, the Amazon rainforest, and San Andres and Providencia. However, I cover all of the country and can plan a trip to any destination you want or that I believe you will like.

I enjoy planning trips for couples, families, independent travelers, for those wanting to relax, for those seeking to learn and immerse in the Colombian culture, for city lovers, nature explorers, beach fans, foodies, coffee lovers, for the ones that love music and dance — for everyone that wants to visit Colombia! I specialize in boutique and 5-star hotels, but I love being creative, and every trip I plan is tailored to your wants and interests!"

How did you get involved in travel?

"My grandmother and parents have run successful travel businesses, and from a very young age, I have been exposed to the wonderful world of travel and to the tourism and hospitality industry. This allowed me to travel around the world, making travel one of my passions in life! I've also lived, worked and studied in different countries including South Africa, Canada, Brazil, France, Colombia, and the UK. I am passionate about seeing Colombia fulfill its potential as a world-class holiday destination, and I look forward to helping you plan your trip!"

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Traveling to the coffee region of Colombia for the first time, was an unbelievable experience! I never thought we'd have such a beautiful, peaceful and unique destination in Colombia, different from any other place I've visited in the world. This area is a hidden gem for many travelers, and I encourage you to visit it and see for yourself the marvelous coffee fields of Colombia, where you will meet some of the most charming, welcoming and hard-working people on earth.

The coffee farm tours I did and recommend are not touristy, but more off the beaten path, and the farms' main interest is still producing excellent high-quality coffee, as opposed to doing tours. I was very lucky to be able to do a private specialized tour of different farms' facilities, their fields, and coffee crops and understand the entire process that a coffee bean goes through. Being a coffee drinker, it was extremely interesting to interact with the farmers and the people behind recognized coffee brands and learn about good coffee directly at its origin. I also did two excellent coffee tastings and got to try some of the most delicious coffee in the world.

In addition to coffee, I was able to stay in a beautiful boutique hotel in the middle of a cocoa and coffee farm where I was able to try delicious creative restaurants with fascinating food recipes and drinks. This region combines, coffee, nature, good food, nice people, an opportunity to relax, to learn, to swim in thermal waters, to go for a canoe trip on the river and see the tallest palm trees in the world. I had a fantastic time full of surprises, and I encourage you to visit as well. "

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Recent trip reviews for Margoth

Margoth and team designed a trip that was per...
Colombia | Jan 31 - Feb 7, 2025

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Leslie G.
Canada | Reviewed on Feb 07, 2025

Margoth and team designed a trip that was perfect for us. All internal flights, accommodations, transfers and tours were well organized. Our guides and drivers were friendly and knowledgeable and everything worked seamlessly. I would highly recommend the Kimkim team.

Local specialist: Margoth Rico
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Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on Feb 07, 2025

Dear Leslie,

Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. And it is wonderful to hear that you had a great trip to Colombia!

Sending you and your family our very best wishes and thank you very much for trusting us! It has been a pleasure meeting you.

Warm Regards,
Margoth

Overall we had a great time. A few bumps alon...
Colombia | Jan 22 - Jan 30, 2025

Bert
Bert S.
Scottsdale, AZ | Reviewed on Feb 07, 2025
Overall we had a great time. A few bumps along the way. Three of us got sick on different days on Isla Baru so that slowed us down a bit. But we still managed to have a good time
Time in Cartagena was well planned and and tours were well appreciated. Tour guide Anna did a very good job. We enjoyed our time very much.
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Overall we had a great time. A few bumps along the way. Three of us got sick on different days on Isla Baru so that slowed us down a bit. But we still managed to have a good time
Time in Cartagena was well planned and and tours were well appreciated. Tour guide Anna did a very good job. We enjoyed our time very much.

Hotel Reviews
Sofitel Baru Calablanca
Cartagena

Very Nice hotel and resort. My wife got sick and the hotel did everything they could to help including getting doctor and nurse. Very Happy with everything.

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Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
Cartagena

Very nice hotel with beautiful garden restaurant. Rooms were very nice. Only negative was construction in hotel was a little noisy

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Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on Feb 12, 2025
Dear Bert, Thank you very much for taking the time to write your comments and share your feedback with us. We greatly appreciate it, and your comments are extremely valuable to us. Your feedback is the best way for us to continue improving our choice of hotels and the quality of our trips. We are very happy to hear that, despite being ill for a few days, you still had a great time in Colombia! Thank you as well for letting us know that you enjoyed your time with Anna and the activities in... Read more

Dear Bert,

Thank you very much for taking the time to write your comments and share your feedback with us. We greatly appreciate it, and your comments are extremely valuable to us. Your feedback is the best way for us to continue improving our choice of hotels and the quality of our trips.

We are very happy to hear that, despite being ill for a few days, you still had a great time in Colombia! Thank you as well for letting us know that you enjoyed your time with Anna and the activities in Cartagena.

It is always a pleasure to welcome your family to Colombia, and thank you for trusting us. Sending you all our very best wishes!

Warm regards,
Margoth and The Aracanto Team

Our trip was wonderful our activities were gr...
Colombia | Jan 22 - Jan 30, 2025

stacey
stacey s.
Medford, OR | Reviewed on Feb 04, 2025
Our trip was wonderful our activities were great the people are so friendly and are eager to help in anyway they can.
I would recommend this trip again and again
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Our trip was wonderful our activities were great the people are so friendly and are eager to help in anyway they can.
I would recommend this trip again and again

Hotel Reviews
Sofitel Baru Calablanca
Cartagena

They people are so friendly and helpful the food is wonderful

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So friendly and helpful
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Rooms are clean and comfortable
Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
Cartagena

The people are so friendly and helpful such a beautiful hotel food was amazing

Authenticity & Character
The age of hotel and how beautiful it is and wonderful staff and food
Location
Good location lots of things to do around
Staff
Friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and comfortable
Activity Reviews
Local Colombian Emerald Workshop
Local Colombian Emerald Workshop
Cartagena

Wonderful activity

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Ceviche and Coconut Lemonade with Transportation
Ceviche and Coconut Lemonade with Transportation
Cartagena

This was a wonderful experience I would recommend it

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Traditional Coffee Tasting with Honey Pairing
Traditional Coffee Tasting with Honey Pairing
Cartagena

I now alot about coffee great activity

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Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on Feb 04, 2025

Dear Stacey,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We are very happy to hear that you had such a great trip and enjoyed all of the activities.

Your kind words and recommendation mean the world to us. We are incredibly grateful for your continued trust and loyalty, and it’s always a pleasure to have you and your family visit Colombia with us. Muchas Gracias!

Warm regards,
Margoth

Margoth was really helpful and on top of everything!
Colombia | Dec 28 - Jan 6, 2025

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Lauren K.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2025
Margoth was really helpful and on top of everything from planned activities to unplanned circumstances (changing plans, illness, etc). The guides took amazing care of us and were great guides! Read more

Margoth was really helpful and on top of everything from planned activities to unplanned circumstances (changing plans, illness, etc). The guides took amazing care of us and were great guides!

Hotel Reviews
York Luxury Suites Medellín
El Poblado, Medellin

Great place, great location!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Shopping, restaurants all nearby. Beautiful area.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel immaculate and well run!
Hotel Capellan de Getsemani
Cartagena de Indias

UNIQUE hotel. Tranquil inside. Great service. Perfect location.

Authenticity & Character
Rooftop great! Food great!
Location
Located in area with many art galleries, shops, activity
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Sofitel Baru Calablanca
Cartagena

Cannot say enough about the level of service in every detail of our stay. One of best hotels I’ve been to.

Authenticity & Character
Great international vibe. Incredible food. Breakfast buffet fantastic!
Location
Remote, tranquil spot, away from all but other guests.
Staff
So accommodating!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spotless. Beautifully appointed everything and aesthetics and decor gorgeous .
Activity Reviews
The Best of Medellín City Tour (with Comuna 13)
The Best of Medellín City Tour (with Comuna 13)
Medellín

Learned a lot and saw a lot of the city. I highly recommend.

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Christmas Lights Medellin Night Tour
Christmas Lights Medellin Night Tour
Medellín

Worth seeing!!!

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Mangrove Tour with Local Fisherman
Mangrove Tour with Local Fisherman
Cartagena

Fascinating experience and don’t have to go far from city to do it.

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Mo
Transport
Our guide and driver were fantastic
 Chocolate Tasting and Colombian Cacao Experience
Chocolate Tasting and Colombian Cacao Experience
Cartagena

This was blast. Our guide Koko was a lot of fun and knew her chocolate!

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Dinner Reservation at OCIO / OCI.Mde
Dinner Reservation at OCIO / OCI.Mde
Medellín

The dinner at OCIO / OCI.Mde in Medellín was amazing. The food and atmosphere were fantastic, making it a perfect dining experience.

Dinner Reservation at Andrés Carne de Res
Dinner Reservation at Andrés Carne de Res
Medellín

Andrés Carne de Res was also an amazing culinary experience in Medellín. The reservation was definitely worth it, and the food was excellent.

Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on Jan 22, 2025
Dear Lauren,
It has been a pleasure meeting you and your family and thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review of your trip in Colombia.
We will pass on your comments to your guides and thank you very much for your valuable feedback. It is also great to hear that you enjoyed your hotels, especially the Sofitel Baru and the Capellan de Getsemani :). And we are very happy to hear you had a great time on the mangrove tour and the chocolate workshop! Muchas Gracias for visiting... Read more

Dear Lauren,
It has been a pleasure meeting you and your family and thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review of your trip in Colombia.

We will pass on your comments to your guides and thank you very much for your valuable feedback. It is also great to hear that you enjoyed your hotels, especially the Sofitel Baru and the Capellan de Getsemani :). And we are very happy to hear you had a great time on the mangrove tour and the chocolate workshop!

Muchas Gracias for visiting Colombia and immersing in our local culture.
Sending you all our very Best wishes for 2025!

Best wishes,
Sebastian, Felipe, Margoth and the Aracanto Team

Very attentive and thoughtful planning by Mar...
Colombia | Dec 18 - Dec 27, 2024

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Candace J.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 03, 2025
Very attentive and thoughtful planning by Margoth, Felipe, and Sebastian. Our guides, drivers, recommended hotels and experiences were top notch! Read more

Very attentive and thoughtful planning by Margoth, Felipe, and Sebastian. Our guides, drivers, recommended hotels and experiences were top notch!

Hotel Reviews
Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton
Cartagena

Convenient location in the walled city. Rooms very comfortable and food at rooftop pool/bar was great

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Hotel San Pedro de Majagua
Isla Grande

A slice of paradise. Purposefully stayed during the week to avoid crowds. The staff, especially Edgar, was amazing. Food was delicious! Room/bungalow was spacious with a lovely patio. Grounds and beaches were well kept and peaceful

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Senda Kokkos Beach

Spectacular spot. Wish we had longer to enjoy it. The beach was lovely and the conditions was private, clean and spacious. Pool, hammock and outdoor space was lovely. The food and service was fantastic . Only con was lack of beach chairs

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Lack of beach chairs
Marriott Resort Playa Dormida
Santa Marta

Large, impersonal hotel with constant airplane noise and stray dogs at outdoor restaurants. Mediocre food. Out of all the wonderful places we stayed this was a disappointment for tre end of our trip.

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Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on Jan 03, 2025
Thank you so much, Candace, for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trip to Colombia with us. Margoth, Felipe, and Sebastian, along with our entire team, strive to provide attentive and thoughtful planning to ensure your journey is top notch. It's fantastic to know that our guides, drivers, and recommended hotels and experiences met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon! Thank you very much for taking the time to write this... Read more

Thank you so much, Candace, for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trip to Colombia with us. Margoth, Felipe, and Sebastian, along with our entire team, strive to provide attentive and thoughtful planning to ensure your journey is top notch. It's fantastic to know that our guides, drivers, and recommended hotels and experiences met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon!

Thank you very much for taking the time to write this review and sending you our very Best wishes from Colombia! Muchas Gracias!

Kind Regards,
The Aracanto Team

Stress-free experience with great customer service
Colombia | Dec 19 - Dec 31, 2024

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Rena D.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jan 02, 2025
We had a great experience with KimKim. From planning to the communication during travel, we were impressed with the level of support. It made our trip enjoyable and stress-free, especially for a family with kids. We especially loved the cooking class with Cristina, fishing in the mangroves, tubing, and the Minca waterfall. Our hotels were great as well. And all of the food recommendations were amazing. As far as our private guides, Ana was great with the kids and gave an informative... Read more

We had a great experience with KimKim. From planning to the communication during travel, we were impressed with the level of support. It made our trip enjoyable and stress-free, especially for a family with kids.

We especially loved the cooking class with Cristina, fishing in the mangroves, tubing, and the Minca waterfall. Our hotels were great as well. And all of the food recommendations were amazing.

As far as our private guides, Ana was great with the kids and gave an informative tour of the walled city. She shared helpful background about her own experiences as well.

Jorge helped us understand a lot about the culture in the northern Caribbean region. Above all, the Indigenous aspect really stands out—it’s something that speaks volumes about this country with so much diversity.

We will likely use KimKim again.

Hotel Reviews
Sofitel Baru Calablanca
Cartagena
Authenticity & Character
Loved the contrast between modern and traditional architecture, wishing tree a cute touch
Location
Beautiful location, water was clear, boat ride was easy
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kokkos Beach | Condo Hotel
Santa Marta

Good layout, close to entrance to the park. Good food and very charming.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to Tayrona
Staff
They helped us with laundry and ordering our meals
Cleanliness & Comfort
Weird smell coming from one of the upstairs bathrooms bothered me, power went on and off frequently
Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton
Cartagena

Amazing location, charm and very comfortable rooms. Perfect for our family. Pool and rooftop restaurant were also lovely.

Authenticity & Character
We loved how it blended into the old city feel but had modern rooms. Beautiful lobby.
Location
so close to all the beauty and action of the walled city, great restaurants
Staff
They were so helpful with our bags, getting taxis, answering questions and fixing our key when it stopped working
Cleanliness & Comfort
AC was the best in all of Columbia, shower was great. Perfect layout .
Marriott Resort Playa Dormida
Santa Marta

Amazing hotel all around! Had everything we needed and more

Authenticity & Character
Architecture was Owen but decorations were very Colombian. We appreciated seeing the indigenous accents in the lobby.
Location
Close to the airport but it turned out to be cool to see the airplanes take off. We took a cab to the central part of the city and it was a little far but we didn’t mind much.
Staff
everyone was great. Kids staff were kind and helpful, bag folks helped us when we had to store things for the day, spa got my husband in last minute.
Cleanliness & Comfort
View and jacuzzi were amazing. Two bathrooms were really nice for 4 people. We were in awe of the view. Most amazing room we’ve ever stayed in.
Ermita, Cartagena, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
El Cabrero, Cartagena

Our original room had holes in the door and was extremely small for 4 people plus bags. Blinds were beat up and hallways were a little dirty.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Very close to walled city
Staff
When we moved rooms they and handled it professionally and took care of our belongings
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were not in great shape
Activity Reviews
Private Cooking Class and Lunch
Private Cooking Class and Lunch
Cartagena

We loved Cristina, she was so good with the kids and the food was incredible. She spent so much time getting to know us and Shari g her life experience.

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Mangrove Tour with Local Fisherman
Mangrove Tour with Local Fisherman
Cartagena

Peaceful and informative, plus vey hands on and fun.

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Arrival in the Islands (Hotel Sofitel Calablanca)
Arrival in the Islands (Hotel Sofitel Calablanca)
Isla Barú
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Day at the Islands (Hotel Sofitel Calablanca)
Day at the Islands (Hotel Sofitel Calablanca)
Isla Barú

Multiple pools to choose from, all with ocean views. Loved the restaurant options near the beach, wishing tree was cute activity and beautiful at night. We didn’t love the main Calablanca restaurant but Bahia was amazing.

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Walking tour Cartagena and short Fruit Tasting
Walking tour Cartagena and short Fruit Tasting
Cartagena

Great to understand the difference neighborhoods inside the walled city, the history of Cartagena, and the details like door knocker symbolism. It was hot, but enjoyable. Ana tried to make it kid friendly. The fruit tasting was fun, but it was too much to eat.

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Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on Jan 03, 2025
Dear Rena, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience in Colombia. It's fantastic that our planning and communication made your trip enjoyable and stress-free for all the family. We’re thrilled you loved the cooking class with Cristina, the fishing in the mangroves, tubing, and the Minca waterfall. It’s great to know that our hotel choices and food recommendations added to your positive experience. Ana and Jorge will be so pleased to hear... Read more

Dear Rena,

Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience in Colombia. It's fantastic that our planning and communication made your trip enjoyable and stress-free for all the family.

We’re thrilled you loved the cooking class with Cristina, the fishing in the mangroves, tubing, and the Minca waterfall. It’s great to know that our hotel choices and food recommendations added to your positive experience.

Ana and Jorge will be so pleased to hear your kind words. They strive to provide informative and engaging tours, and it’s wonderful to hear that they made a lasting impression on your trip. The cultural and indigenous aspects of the northern Caribbean region indeed highlight the incredible diversity of Colombia and thank you very much for your valuable observation.

Thank you once again for taking the time to write this review and for sending us your feedback which we greatly appreciate.

We hope to welcome you and your family back for more adventures in the future!
Sending you and your family our very Best Wishes for 2025!

Warm regards,
Margoth, the kimkim Team and the Aracanto Colombia Team

70th Birthday
Colombia | Nov 22 - Nov 28, 2024

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Mark D.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Nov 29, 2024
Issac did an exceptional job of taking care of us. He took the time to make sure we knew what each had to store. The only thing that was not fun was the boat ride to the island. Pretty rough ride especially for small kids. But everyone enjoyed the pool and the service was great. The Santa Clara was an exceptional hotel. Everyone enjoyed the amenities they offered. All the restaurants were great and the last nite at Harry Sasoon was over the top. We appreciate your quick... Read more

Issac did an exceptional job of taking care of us. He took the time to make sure we knew what each had to store.

The only thing that was not fun was the boat ride to the island. Pretty rough ride especially for small kids. But everyone enjoyed the pool and the service was great.

The Santa Clara was an exceptional hotel. Everyone enjoyed the amenities they offered.

All the restaurants were great and the last nite at Harry Sasoon was over the top.

We appreciate your quick responses during the week.

We all enjoyed the activities you scheduled for us….

It turned out to a memorable 70th birthday adventure for the whole family.

THANKS AGAIN!

Mark

Hotel Review
Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
Cartagena

exceptional sevice and great amenities

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Activity Reviews
Welcome to Colombia!
Welcome to Colombia!
Colombia
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Day Pass at Tierra Bomba Island at Makani Beach Club
Day Pass at Tierra Bomba Island at Makani Beach Club
Colombia

The day pass to Tierra Bomba Island at Makani Beach Club was enjoyable once we got there. However, the boat trip out to the island was quite rough. It was a small boat barely fitting us all, and we were bouncing quite a bit, which didn't make for the most enjoyable ride.

Rum Tasting with Chocolate Pairing and Chocolate making Workshop for Children
Rum Tasting with Chocolate Pairing and Chocolate making Workshop for Children
Cartagena

The rum tasting with chocolate pairing and chocolate making workshop for the children was outstanding. They did a great job with the presentation, and it was nice that kids and adults could be in the same room enjoying different activities.

Drums and Music Workshop
Drums and Music Workshop
Cartagena

The drums and music workshop was a hit. Everyone got into it, and they did a great job getting everyone involved in playing the drums, including all the kids. It was a fun and engaging experience for the whole family.

Short Cooking Class - Local Appetizers
Short Cooking Class - Local Appetizers
Cartagena

The short cooking class was not the best part of the trip. It was held inside a restaurant with people coming and going, which made it not very private. It was difficult to communicate as we were stretched over a long table, which affected the overall experience.

Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on Nov 29, 2024
Dear Mark, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are very happy to hear that Issac took exceptional care of you and that the service met your expectations. We understand that the boat ride to the island was a bit rough, especially for the small kids, and we appreciate your feedback on this. We're glad to know that everyone enjoyed the pool and the other services provided. It is wonderful to hear that you found the Santa Clara hotel and its amenities... Read more

Dear Mark,

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are very happy to hear that Issac took exceptional care of you and that the service met your expectations.

We understand that the boat ride to the island was a bit rough, especially for the small kids, and we appreciate your feedback on this. We're glad to know that everyone enjoyed the pool and the other services provided.

It is wonderful to hear that you found the Santa Clara hotel and its amenities exceptional, and that the dining experiences, especially the last night at Harry Sasson, were memorable.

It sounds like it was a fantastic 70th birthday adventure for your whole family, and we are honored to have been a part of it.

Thanks again for your kind words and for making us a part of this special family trip. It has been a pleasure meeting you, and we send our very best wishes to your family!

Best wishes,
The Aracanto Team

Our trip to Cartagena and Santa Marta/Tayrona...
Colombia | Nov 1 - Nov 8, 2024

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Erin B.
Canada | Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024

Our trip to Cartagena and Santa Marta/Tayrona was amazing. The combination of history, culture, and nature was a perfect balance. The guides were very friendly and knowledgeable, and the activities were perfectly tailored to meet our family's needs. Margoth was very helpful and quick to respond with proposals to make the trip personalized. I would highly recommend her.

Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on Nov 19, 2024

Dear Erin,

Thank you very much for taking the time to write this review!
It has been a pleasure meeting you and your family, and thank you for trusting us with your trip to Colombia. We hope you come back in the future, and sending you our very best wishes in the meantime :)

Warm Regards,
The Aracanto Team

Margoth and her team planned a wonderful trip...
Colombia | Aug 1 - Aug 10, 2024

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Megan H.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Aug 12, 2024

Margoth and her team planned a wonderful trip for us to the coffee region, Medellin, and Cartagena. Every detail was thoughtfully planned. And, when we were traveling, they were extremely responsive to our needs and helped us make a few changes along the way. I would highly recommend a trip to beautiful Colombia. Be sure to use Margoth and Arcanto travel when you do!!

Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on Aug 12, 2024

Dear Megan,

Thank you very much for taking the time to write this review. It was a pleasure meeting you and Lucas, and we appreciate you including us in your trip! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience and enjoyed your time in Colombia 😊!

Sending you our very best wishes from Colombia, and we hope you stay in touch!

Best regards,
Margoth and The Aracanto Team

Our unforgettable trip to Colombia
Colombia | Mar 31 - Apr 14, 2024

Mathew
Mathew S.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Apr 22, 2024
From the moment we were connected with Aracanto Travel through KimKim, our Colombian adventure transformed into an extraordinary experience. Their commitment to excellence and attention to detail was amazing. Margoth designed an awesome itinerary that blended culture, nature, and adventure from the vibrant streets of Bogota and Cartegena, to hiking in the Medellín Cloud forest and Tayrona National Park, and scuba diving in Santa Marta. Aracanto took care of every aspect of the... Read more

From the moment we were connected with Aracanto Travel through KimKim, our Colombian adventure transformed into an extraordinary experience. Their commitment to excellence and attention to detail was amazing.

Margoth designed an awesome itinerary that blended culture, nature, and adventure from the vibrant streets of Bogota and Cartegena, to hiking in the Medellín Cloud forest and Tayrona National Park, and scuba diving in Santa Marta.

Aracanto took care of every aspect of the itinerary, from all the transport, and tours to the accommodation – even making our restaurant reservations for us! The personalized approach and thorough planning meant we did not have to worry about a thing! The Aracanto team set up a WhatsApp group a few days before we arrived in Colombia and this worked so well – someone from the team was always available to answer any of our questions or make any last-minute changes – a huge shout out to the team (Margoth, Felipe, Juanita, Marcela, Fabian and Sebastian)!

Our guides across the cities we visited were also excellent – big thank you to Joel (Bogota), Andras (Medellín), Cesar (Santa Marta), and Ana (Cartegena) for making our trip so special.

Colombia itself was spectacular in its people, culture, nature and history – the amazing street art in Bogota, the history and vibrance of Comuna 13, the lush forests and beautiful beaches, the spectacular food (yes, including all the interesting stuff too – ants, beetle larva and guinea pig), and the amazing, friendly people.

In summary, Aracanto Travel provided an exceptional service turning our dreams of visiting Colombia into a reality. They are certainly a passionate team, and we would highly recommend them to anyone planning a trip to Colombia. Thank you Margoth and Team!!!

Activity Reviews
Guatape and El Peñol
Guatape and El Peñol
Colombia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Half Day City Tour of Cartagena
Half Day City Tour of Cartagena
Cartagena
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chorro Campana Hike
Chorro Campana Hike
Medellín
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chicaque Natural Park
Chicaque Natural Park
Bogotá
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Best of Medellín City Tour (with Comuna 13)
The Best of Medellín City Tour (with Comuna 13)
Medellín
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Half-Day Coffee Farm Tour
Half-Day Coffee Farm Tour
Medellín
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tayrona National Park Tour
Tayrona National Park Tour
Colombia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on Apr 23, 2024
Hola Queridos Mat y Alishia, Thank you very much for making us a part of your trip, and for taking the time to leave your comments and valuable feedback. We will always remember you, and thank you so much for sharing your fantastic pictures with all of us!!! :) hahahaha I am amazed to hear that you tried our ants, beetle larva and guinea pig ;) And great to hear that you had a great time and that you enjoyed meeting our people, culture, nature, history and diverse destinations. I will... Read more

Hola Queridos Mat y Alishia,

Thank you very much for making us a part of your trip, and for taking the time to leave your comments and valuable feedback. We will always remember you, and thank you so much for sharing your fantastic pictures with all of us!!! :)

hahahaha I am amazed to hear that you tried our ants, beetle larva and guinea pig ;) And great to hear that you had a great time and that you enjoyed meeting our people, culture, nature, history and diverse destinations.

I will share your comments with the team, with your local guides and everyone that was part of your trip. It was a pleasure for all of us to have you in Colombia, and we hope you stay in touch.

Our very Best Wishes and we hope you stay in touch!

Margoth and the Aracanto Team