I really enjoyed the trip to Colombia. I visi...
Colombia | Dec 12 - Dec 19, 2024

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Sayon D.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Dec 20, 2024

I really enjoyed the trip to Colombia. I visited Medellin and Cartagena and had a good time. After visiting Colombia did not want to leave and hope to go back in the future. The guides were great and very helpful and informative I really had a good time visiting Colombia. I had the guides speak to me in Spanish so that it can help me improve my Spanish. Michael and the team were very helpful with their explanations on everything and Colombia is a great place with great people to the point where like how I said before I'm definitely going to visit again.

Hotel Reviews
14 Urban Hotel
Medellin

The hotel was great the staff was friendly I would stay here again in the future. I checked out the areas near the hotel in El poblado to experience the nightlife and the area was very safe.

Authenticity & Character
I like the place where the hotel was located and the view from the top floor was great.
Location
Staff
The staff was very helpful and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms looked very nice
Hotel Casa Tere
Cartagena

I like this hotel it was great the staff was very professional and helpful and informative. When visiting Cartagena I would recommend people to stay at this hotel and I will look to stay here in the future.

Authenticity & Character
I like the hotels location and the rooftop views it was great.
Location
The location was convenient and it was safe in an area where there was a lot of people
Staff
The staff were professional and I really enjoyed talking to them.
Cleanliness & Comfort
I like the rooms they looked good.
Activity Reviews
Medellín Day Tour: Nature, Culture, and Urban History
Medellín Day Tour: Nature, Culture, and Urban History
Medellín

I really enjoyed the tour it was great I learned about the history of Medellin and how Medellin still continues to improve itself with safety. I enjoyed communa 13, parque arvi, Plaza botero, and seeing the biblioteca españa. Medellin is just a great city overall.

Quality of Experience
I got to learn a lot about how Medellin changed from the past to the present and I love how nice the people were whom I met.
Food
I enjoyed trying the different foods that was delicious.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was very helpful she was informative
Transport
Well I got to experience riding the metro and the metrocable and was great.
Tour Peñol & Guatapé
Tour Peñol & Guatapé
Medellín

I enjoyed the tour to Guatape and I took the tour with the Spanish speaking guide to help me improve my Spanish and Guatape was amazing. I would go back again. The guides were helpful with taking me to the moto chivito ride in Guatape and where to meet. I really enjoyed this tour was so much fun and I met great people.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guides were very good and helpful I hope to see them again someday.
Transport
The transport was good I had a good time
Medellín Day Tour: City + Street Food
Medellín Day Tour: City + Street Food
Medellín

I loved trying the different foods in Medellin and seeing the different attractions such as Botanical Gardens and Parque Explora and parque rio and then saw the planetarium but I wish I had more time to see Puebilito Paisa and will look to go again in the future.

Quality of Experience
Overall I had a good experience Puebilito Paisa was fun but wanted more time to explore more.
Food
I loved the different foods I tried such as chicken sancocho and the empanadas and all in all different dishes in Medellin.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
My guide was helpful and she gave good explanations and helped me with my Spanish.
Transport
Walking tour in Cartagena's Historic Center
Walking tour in Cartagena's Historic Center
Cartagena

I enjoyed seeing the beaches and the different historical sights in Cartagena and definitely want to come back again in the future my tour guide she was very helpful and answered questions and gave God explanations I really appreciate her.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Beach Day - Isla del Encanto (Barú)
Beach Day - Isla del Encanto (Barú)
Cartagena

What a good way to to end my last day in Colombia I took the tour in Spanish and I really admired the hospitality of the staff at the islands they were very friendly and the place was very peaceful want to come back again for sure.

Quality of Experience
Food
I love eating the fish
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Boquilla Mangrove Tour
Boquilla Mangrove Tour
Cartagena

The ride down the mangrove was peaceful and very enjoyable I was able to experience a bit of how people live in the village and when coming to Cartagena will highly recommend Boquilla.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cartagena City Tour
Cartagena City Tour
Cartagena

I got to see pope de la cruz and the view was great and I enjoyed seeing San Felipe and the Bocagrande neighborhood and Getsmani area overall was just a great experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Michael Gold
Michael
Michael Gold
Local specialist in San Agustín, Huila, Colombia | Replied on Dec 20, 2024
Dear Sayon,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and kind words about your trip to Colombia. I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time in Medellín and Cartagena. It’s great that you had a chance to practice your Spanish with your guides — they mentioned how much they enjoyed interacting with you as well!
I’m glad the hotels met your expectations and that you felt safe and well taken care of throughout your trip.
Thank you once again for your trust in us. We’d be delighted to...
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Dear Sayon,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and kind words about your trip to Colombia. I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time in Medellín and Cartagena. It’s great that you had a chance to practice your Spanish with your guides — they mentioned how much they enjoyed interacting with you as well!
I’m glad the hotels met your expectations and that you felt safe and well taken care of throughout your trip.
Thank you once again for your trust in us. We’d be delighted to welcome you back to Colombia in the future and help you explore even more of this beautiful country.
Wishing you all the best and happy travels!
Warm regards,
Michael and the Chaska Tours Team