15 days in Colombia Itinerary

Nestled between rising hills in a narrow valley, Medellin serves as an energetic melting pot of people from all socio-economic classes.

On the 19th (Mon), take an in-depth tour of Museum Pablo Escobar and then get engrossed in the history at Museo de Antioquia. Here are some ideas for day two: get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Medellin trip itinerary tool.

Playa del Carmen, Mexico to Medellin is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in December, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to San Andres Island.

The coral San Andres Island boasts a rich colonial history, exotic beaches, and a laidback, tropical lifestyle.

Get some cultural insight at Sala de Exhibicion Marina The Persistence and Parque Tematico El Pueblito Isleno San Andres. There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de San Luis, stroll through Bahia del Cove, look for all kinds of wild species at Scuba San Andres Dive Shop, and relax and rejuvenate at Dream Island Spa.

For other places to visit, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our San Andres Island sightseeing planner.

You can fly from Medellin to San Andres Island in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Medellin in December, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 29°C in San Andres Island. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Cartagena.

The site of the continent's first Spanish colony, Cartagena retains much of its colonial flavor thanks to a World Heritage-listed old town, encircled by old walls and protected by imposing fortresses.

Get a sense of the local culture at Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas and Walled City of Cartagena. There's much more to do: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, explore the world behind art at La Presentacion Casa Museo Arte y Cultura, examine the collection at Caribe Jewelry Museum & Factory, and enjoy the sand and surf at Miramar Beach Club.

For photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Cartagena online trip builder.

Getting from San Andres Island to Cartagena by flight takes about 3 hours. December in Cartagena sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can ride a ferry to Isla Baru.

Lying south of Cartagena, Isla Baru was connected to the mainland until the construction of the Canal del Dique.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Thu): enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Blanca and then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Puntilla.

For reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Isla Baru trip planner.

Traveling by ferry from Cartagena to Isla Baru takes 2.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Bogota.

Colombia's heart and soul, Bogota has earned the nickname "Athens of South America" thanks to its abundance of universities, libraries, and lower-level schools.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Museo Botero del Banco de la Republica and Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bogota: Laguna de Guatavita (in Tierra Negra) and Centro de Memoria El Cuartico (in Valledupar). And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Monserrate, explore the world behind art at Museo Colonial, awaken your taste buds at Astuviaje Gourmet, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral Primada de Bogota.

For photos, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Bogota route planner.

Fly from Isla Baru to Bogota in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) so you can fly back home.