Colombian culture is rich and diverse, but nothing matches the mouth-watering cuisine or flavorful coffee.
A favorite of celebrated chef Anthony Bourdain, Colombia is a country with a deeply embedded culinary heritage, a fusion of its indigenous, European and Afro-Caribbean influences. With extensive farmers markets, countless top-rated restaurants and the custom of coffee culture, this is one tasty destination.
"A full belly equals a happy heart."
Colombia’s tropical climate and isothermal weather help produce a smooth and balanced Arabica coffee bean and nowhere in the world will you find coffee as good as that grown in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pereira, the capital of coffee production in Colombia. Visitors can enjoy a scenic drive into the heart of the Coffee Triangle and meet the owners of one of these lush farmsteads for a tour of the property, where they will learn about the cultivation and roasting process. In addition to coffee, the hillsides here are abundant with bananas, bamboo and sugarcane.
“A full belly equals a happy heart” is a popular saying in Colombia and no trip to this country would be complete without sampling all the delicious epicurean delights to be found here. You can tour Paloquemao, a large market filled to the brim with all manner of colorful local produce, in the capital city of Bogotá before heading to lunch at one of its most popular restaurants. Savor freshly prepared seafood in Cartagena after a day of exploring this lively port city. From traditional ajiaco santafereño – a soup made with chicken and three varieties of potatoes – to posta negra, a savory beef dish served with coconut rice and fried plantains, there is no end to the culinary pleasures to be enjoyed all throughout Colombia.
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COLOMBIA EXPRESS
G ADVENTURES - GUIDED VACATION
Spend a week touring the beaches, coffee regions and cosmopolitan cities of Colombia. Immerse yourself in the culture, art and food in Bogotá and Medellín. Visit Paloquemao Market and enjoy a visit to a coffee farm in the Coffee Region. Dive deep into the fusion of flavors found only in Cartagena’s LatinCaribbean cuisine.
VACATION INCLUDES: Hotel and hacienda accommodations; breakfast daily and one dinner; guided excursions; transportation between destinations and included activities.
8 NIGHTS from $1849
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