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Andrea was great! Everything she planned wen...
Colombia | Nov 29 - Dec 8, 2024

Thomas
Thomas C.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Dec 09, 2024

Andrea was great! Everything she planned went off without issues. She was also very flexible with planning.

Hotel Reviews
Quinta Ladera
Medellin

Great hotel! Close to bars and restaurants but still secluded. The coffee/breakfast place downstairs had some of the best coffee we had in Columbia.

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Hotel Terasu

Lovely place. Tucked away from town and overlooking the Andes. Restaurant/bar staff was very friendly and kind. Food was really good.

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Hotel Punta Faro
Isla Mucura

Great hotel - but important to know that it’s a resort with nothing significant outside of the hotel grounds.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Island itself is small and remote.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean rooms with daily service! One thing to note is that it’s an open hotel - so no door locks. Each room does have a safe deposit box and at no point were we worried about our stuff.
Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton
Cartagena
Authenticity & Character
Great roof top
Location
In a good part of town away from street vendors!
Staff
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Activity Reviews
Biking Adventure in Guatapé: Nature, Culture, and the Iconic Peñol Boulder
Biking Adventure in Guatapé: Nature, Culture, and the Iconic Peñol Boulder
Colombia

Great day tour! We left super early to avoid crowds. Had the boulder to ourselves. Bike tour way great - what’s good for traveler's to know is that it is on mountain bikes and VERY hilly. The lunch and boat rides were highlights.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Juliana was AWESOME. She was very knowledgeable and thought on her feet whenever a plan went sideways.
Transport
Great driver!
Hiking in the Cócora Valley up to "The Hummingbird House" & Explore Salento
Hiking in the Cócora Valley up to "The Hummingbird House" & Explore Salento
Colombia

The hike itself was AMAZING from a views standpoint. We struggled with our guide (Juan Camilo) at times.

Quality of Experience
The beauty of the area was stunning. At the base there was a market for locals which made it feel less touristy.
Food
Trout was a bit raw. I had to pay out of pocket for my beer despite it being on 50 cents more than a lemonade. Felt cheap given how much we paid. Tree planting ceremony felt a little hokey.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Juan Comilo struggled with us. He is starting his own agency and used a significant time on the hike to take photos as part of that pursuit. This took time away from his focus and felt inappropriate. At some point I just started walking ahead of him out of frustration.
Transport
Punta Faro at Múcura Island
Punta Faro at Múcura Island
Colombia
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Liz was amazing!
Transport
It’s crazy driving in Cartagena - and these drivers are insanely good at navigating that craziness.
El Paraiso Coffee Farm: Where Coffee and History Unite in a Sensory Journey
El Paraiso Coffee Farm: Where Coffee and History Unite in a Sensory Journey
Colombia
Quality of Experience
Loved hearing the personal story of the farm owner! We learned so much from him.
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Local specialist: Andrea Morita
Andrea
Andrea Morita
Local specialist in Bogota | Replied on Dec 12, 2024

Dear Thomas,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing to explore Colombia with us! We are thrilled to hear about your wonderful experience with Juliana – she truly embodies the spirit of dedication and passion we strive for in every journey. Your appreciation of her quick thinking and warm personality means the world to us.

It was our absolute pleasure to serve you and make your trip memorable. We hope to welcome you back to Colombia in the future to discover even more of its beauty and charm! 😊

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