6 days in Colombia Itinerary

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.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sat): browse for treasures at El Cuchitril Second Hand Shop.

To find ratings, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Bogota trip maker app.

Washington, USA to Bogota is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. When traveling from Washington in February, plan for much warmer days and a bit warmer nights in Bogota: temperatures range from 69°F by day to 46°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Plaza Santo Domingo, take an in-depth tour of Museo del Oro Zenu, and then steep yourself in history at Walled City of Cartagena. On the next day, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, contemplate the long history of Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver, then don't miss a visit to Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Convent of Santa Cruz de la Popa.

To find reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Cartagena trip planner.

Fly from Bogota to Cartagena in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Bogota in February, plan for somewhat warmer days and warmer nights in Cartagena: temperatures range from 88°F by day to 75°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can catch the flight to San Andres Island.

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

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): take in the dramatic natural features at Hoyo Soplador, then head off the coast to Johnny Cay, and then discover the deep blue sea with Banda Dive Shop.

To find more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the San Andres Island online vacation planner.

You can fly from Cartagena to San Andres Island in 3 hours. February in San Andres Island sees daily highs of 85°F and lows of 76°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can travel back home.