This article offers the reader information about Colombia, specific to street art and urban culture.
South America is a multi-national continent, a blend of rich civilisations, full of cultures and traditions and for many travellers, Colombia is an intriguing nation. If you are thinking of exploring Colombia, you have come to the right place, as we detail some of the guided tours that are available in 2023.
Classic Colombia
The long journey begins in Bogota, the capital city that was founded by Spanish invaders in the 16th century. Located on a high plateau called Bogota Savanna, the city nestles in the Eastern part of the Andes. After an entertaining evening at the hotel, the following day is spent touring La Candelaria, an affluent part of the city where you can enjoy the La Plaza De Bolivar, a central feature of the city. This is where you find the best street art, which is popular all across the country.
Visit Botero Museum, before taking the cable car to Monserratte, which offers stunning views of the surrounding areas. The Salt Cathedral is known as the first wonder of Colombia, a holy place that was carved out of a salt mine and is well-worth touring with your English-speaking guide, who accompanies you throughout the holiday when you book a guided tour. The next stop is Armenia, known for the excellent coffee the region produces, travel into the cloud forest and experience the diverse wildlife. Tour packages to Colombia are very much sought-after and include an English-speaking guide for the duration of the holiday.
Colonial Colombia
If you prefer to focus on the colonial aspect of the country, this is the tour for you. Your starting point is Bogota, a vibrant metropolis with much to offer the traveller. After an evening of self-exploration, you relax in your hotel and the morning, you visit the oldest school in Colombia, San Bartomole, where you can view student work and experience a special ambience. The coffee plantation in Armenia is the next port of call; sample some of the best coffee the region has to offer and you will love the quaint town of Buenavista, the centre of the coffee industry. Barichara is known as the prettiest city in Colombia, with stunning colonial architecture and the drive takes you through Andean forests and the city of Tunja.
Colombia Wildlife
If you are more interested in nature, the wildlife tour is perfect for you; after a few days exploring the sights of Bogota, you fly to Leticia and travel to Calanoa in the Amazon Forest, a forest reserve with a diverse range of wildlife. Then you will travel by canoe and visit some indigenous villages, where you can interact with the locals and see the amazing things they make from jungle resources. Amacayacu National Park is breathtakingly beautiful and you will enjoy every minute, as your guide tells you about the flora, fauna and wildlife. Medellin is the second-largest city in Colombia, which was a very dangerous place in the 1970s, as many drug warlords used this region as a hub. The city is now a very safe place and a few days are spent admiring the major attractions.
As you can see, several tours will reveal the street culture and arts that these colourful people have adapted and evolved over the centuries. Bogota offers a typical slice of Colombian street culture, as does Barichara, the scenic town where art is a way of life.
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