A Wonderful Experience Traveling in Columbia
Colombia
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Jan 16 - Feb 1, 2024
![Daisy](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/users/profile_photos/785d7d46ce5fdd19052706b4daac9856629ab143/original-c7b4931cbcf1c9756427efb3d583a7a7.jpg)
From the planning to the execution, working with Michael and team was been a pleasure. Before we left, Michael responded to every question promptly and patiently. While we were in Columbia, every driver was courteous and on time, and every guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Our lodgings were all comfortable and in excellent locations. Columbia is a beautiful country, and its people are kind and lovely. Thank you for helping us enjoy this wonderful place!
Hotel Reviews
Beautiful hotel, great location, outstanding service. Clearly lots of thought put into the design of the hotel to make it not only lovely, but comfortable for guests.
We had an exceptional stay at the Sofitel Calablanca. The property is beautiful. All rooms are lovely, have spectacular Caribbean views, and are beautifully decorated. The food at all the restaurants was excellent. But, what makes this place truly exceptional is the service. Every member of the staff is well-trained, kind, friendly, and focused on the customer experience. We took the high speed boat from Cartegena to the hotel. Fun experience and so much faster than taking a car service back! One note...while the beach at this hotel is lovely and quiet, it is not the "white sand" of Playa Blanca on Isla Baru, which was a slight disappointment. The beach is pretty gravelly--I'm guessing the jungle originally came right down to the beach (as it does on either side of the property), and when Sofitel developed the property, they dredged the coastline and brought in sand. We wanted to avoid crowds, so this did not diminish our enjoyment of the property, but if you are looking for soft white sand gently sloping into the ocean, that is not what this beach offers.
Activity Reviews
![Medellín Transformation Tour](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/f08daa28d92986e1b55b370b01df2f296c119c56/medium-581c173acebe2245a2dd23262d7ab863.jpg)
Absolute highlight. The guide was excellent, and really helped us understand Medellin's unique history, and all that has been accomplished in the last 15 years. Loved taking the authentic experience of taking the metro system and the gondolas around town.
![Bogota's Essentials (City Tour & Monserrate)](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/trip_plan/days/photos/d516acb62d37fe75ab8c64ba312fc70a18c7ae88/medium-a2f02436165e4fab3c52ebec669e731b.jpg)
![Daytrip: Silletera Culture in Santa Elena & La Piedra de Guatapé](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/trip_plan/days/photos/8db90aaa1b56804cf883c9c872d81bc07bec71a4/medium-1e143da46368d92c940c82fda96a613b.jpg)
Great day. We really enjoyed and learned a lot at the flower farm (the gentleman who hosted us there was delightful!). We were a bit surprised (honestly disappointed) at how commercial Guatape was, but very much enjoyed the drive and the view from the top. The walk through the town afterwards was fun as well.
![Streetfood & Market Experience](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/f04ab1b0d07faa20f01fe0c1cf4250fa9ea13893/medium-7adcc46bdf3d279ec308a27cdbe3a7eb.jpg)
We enjoyed going to the market, and trying the fresh Arepas con Chocolo (literally right off the grill). Otherwise, we're not big juice drinkers, and perhaps we are just not big fans of street food in Columbia.
![Social Dinner-Experience: Colombian Food](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/f10397768973ab7284d32f1b7bb57f7e36c4ec88/medium-e972fc78e498492c556826d875f99f91.jpg)
We didn't really understand what this was until we arrived that evening. While the food was okay (honestly, it might just be that we don't love traditional Columbian food, which doesn't use very many spices), we really enjoyed the young woman who hosts this experience. She was a fascinating person with great ideas and observations about food, culture, and Columbia.
![Michael](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/users/profile_photos/765bb0ebe9b51b98b9de02bf71fe5878106fdd92/original-dc554732696a108b6764090c7e57f273.jpg)
Dear Daisy,
Your kind words have truly made our day! It was a pleasure planning and accompanying your journey. Colombia is indeed a beautiful country, and we're honored to have played a part in helping you enjoy its wonders. We are really happy that you have had such a good time in our homecountry.
Hasta pronto,
The Chaska Tours Team