Wonderful vacation in Colombia!
Colombia | May 20 - May 29, 2023

Maureen
Maureen D.
Manhasset, NY | Reviewed on Jun 05, 2023

Wonderful vacation in Colombia!

Margoth made every effort to understand what we were looking for and did an amazing job planning out the itinerary in detail. I had a mix of phone/email interactions to finalize our plans.

We had a mix of city, culture and nature in Cartagena, Medellin and Bogota. Every local guide was knowledgeable and keen to ensure that we got the full experience. The drivers too were experienced and professional.

It was fun to go to the cooking class and rum tasting in Cartagena! They were quite different experiences.

Margoth and her colleagues made excellent restaurant recommendations and were super responsive to make changes.

This is my 4th trip with KimKim and it reaffirmed why I use them. They take away the stress of planning, safety, and dealing with situations on the ground. It allows us to really enjoy the local place, people and experiences.

I highly recommend Aracanto to plan your experience.

Hotel Reviews
Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton
Cartagena

The hotel was really nice, and the food was good. We had a great experience here.

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Residence Inn Bogotá
Bogotá

The hotel was good, and the food was very good. I had a great experience here. The kitchen was a nice addition.

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Sites
Medellin

The hotel was fine and in a good location. The breakfast was meh. We ended up eating at the nice cafes next door. The washer/dryer upstairs was a bonus in the middle of the trip.

Authenticity & Character
Breakfast was mediocre; Limited choices, weak coffee in a country that is known for it's coffee.
Location
Safe and easy to walk around. Close to the nice restaurants.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Availability of Washer/Dryer
Activity Reviews
Half Day City Tour of Cartagena
Half Day City Tour of Cartagena
Cartagena

The city tour was fantastic, and the local guides were absolutely amazing. I really enjoyed this experience.

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City Tour of Medellín (with Local Market and Comuna 13)
City Tour of Medellín (with Local Market and Comuna 13)
Medellín

The city tour was great, and the local guides were fantastic. I had a really good experience!

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Highlights of Bogotá City Tour (with Gold Museum, Local Market and Monserrate Hill)
Highlights of Bogotá City Tour (with Gold Museum, Local Market and Monserrate Hill)
Bogotá

We had a great time on all of the city tours. The guides were very knowledgeable and friendly.

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Dinner Reservation at La Provincia
Dinner Reservation at La Provincia
Medellín

The restaurant was lovely, but it would have been nicer to have more time there as our flight was delayed.

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Dinner Reservation at Candé
Dinner Reservation at Candé
Cartagena

Food was interesting.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Clean cars; Drivers on time and highly professional.
Rum Tasting with Chocolate Pairing
Rum Tasting with Chocolate Pairing
Cartagena

Fun activity! They offer 8 types of rum and some appetizers to go with it.

Quality of Experience
The person doing the tasting made it interesting and fun.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dinner Reservation at Alma
Dinner Reservation at Alma
Cartagena

Great food!

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Dinner Reservation at Mistura
Dinner Reservation at Mistura
Cartagena

Loved the food and vibe!

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Mangrove Tour with Local Fisherman
Mangrove Tour with Local Fisherman
Cartagena

Great experience to ride in the boat amidst the mangroves.

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Transport
Private Cooking Class and Lunch
Private Cooking Class and Lunch
Cartagena

What a treat! We learnt a lot about Colombian food and preparation. We made the cocktails, starters, main course and dessert.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Dinner Reservation at OCIO / OCI.Mde
Dinner Reservation at OCIO / OCI.Mde
Medellín

The food was fantastic! The drinks were really interesting!

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Guatape and El Peñol
Guatape and El Peñol
Colombia

Great experience. Our guide Patricia was very resourceful in making changes on the fly to deal with the weather.

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Dinner Reservation at El Correo (Y Amada) Provenza
Dinner Reservation at El Correo (Y Amada) Provenza
Medellín
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Usaquén and Guatavita Lake Tour
Usaquén and Guatavita Lake Tour
Bogotá

Great experience!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Driver had to drive patiently through slow moving traffic
Suggested Dinner at Artisanal Crepes & Waffles (Crepes & Waffles Artesano Rosales)
Suggested Dinner at Artisanal Crepes & Waffles (Crepes & Waffles Artesano Rosales)
Bogotá

Nice, light food. Desserts were great.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Day Pass at Tierra Bomba Island at Makani Beach Club
Day Pass at Tierra Bomba Island at Makani Beach Club
Colombia

The beach club experience was really good. The warm, clear and best of all no rocks on the floor bed!

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Local specialist: Margoth Rico
Margoth
Margoth Rico
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on Jun 10, 2023

Hi Maureen,
It was great to have you in Colombia, and thank you for trusting us, and for making us a part of your trip!

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. Your feedback is so valuable to us, and thank you so much for taking the time to write us your comments.

It has been such a pleasure to meet you, and I hope you stay in touch! Muchas Gracias!

Best Wishes,
Margoth