Things to do in Colombia
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ATV quad biking in Medellín: Mountains, waterfalls & lunchAn ATV quad biking adventure in the mountains near Medellín where you ride a 4x4 XL machine through terrain around Guarne, Antioquia, with stops at waterfalls for swimming and viewpoints, ending with a chance to fish for your own lunch. The operator picks you up from your hotel, provides a specialized guide in English or Spanish, protective gear and health insurance, and includes a typical local lunch. The whole experience runs about 5 hours.Is it for me?The pickup from your hotel means you don't need a car or directions to find the starting point—you step into the ride already in motion. If you're staying in Medellín without your own transport, this removes the logistics of getting to the mountains and back.
San Andrés Beach Cart Rental: 8-Hour Island Self-DriveYou pick up a beach cart (gasoline buggy or electric tuk-tuk) at 8am, drive the island's 26 km perimeter at your own pace for eight hours, stop at beaches and restaurants as you choose, and return between 4:30 and 6pm. A digital guide with tourist sites and restaurants is available on request. No driver's license needed for the electric option; gasoline buggies require one. Groups up to six fit comfortably.Is it for me?Right for groups and families who want to explore San Andrés without a fixed schedule or guide — the eight-hour window and self-drive format let you linger at beaches and find restaurants on your own rhythm, which is what makes the whole island accessible in one day without feeling rushed.
Horseback Riding on Manzanillo Beach, CartagenaHorseback riding on Manzanillo Beach, twenty minutes from Cartagena's old city, pairs you with a horse matched to your experience level and includes a professional guide for the full ride. Hotel pickup and transfer are arranged; a guide in English or Spanish evaluates your riding ability before you mount and stays with you throughout. The experience ends with snacks, water and souvenir photography.Is it for me?Book this if you want to ride at a pace that suits your experience level—the guide matches you to a horse and stays alongside you, so beginners and experienced riders both get the instruction and support they need without feeling rushed or held back.
Cartagena to Santa Marta & Tayrona: Private Transfer & DriverYou're picked up at your Cartagena hotel and driven privately to Santa Marta, Minca, or Tayrona in an authorized vehicle with a professional driver who knows your name before arrival. The four- to six-hour journey includes tolls and fuel, with an optional one-hour food stop in Barranquilla. No shared minibuses, no haggling at the curb, no surprises about the vehicle or the fare.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling between Cartagena and Santa Marta, Minca, or Tayrona and want to skip the minibus terminals and driver negotiations — the fixed price and authorized vehicle mean you arrive on schedule without the friction of arranging transport yourself.
Medellín Chocolate Tour: Cocoa Farm & Make Your Own ChocolateYou get picked up from your Medellín hotel and driven to a family cocoa farm in Copacabana, where you pick, ferment, dry, roast and grind cocoa beans yourself. You taste the chocolate at every stage and make your own to take home, plus eat fresh farm fruits and pandequeso. The whole day is about six hours, and you leave with chocolate you made and a clearer picture of how much work goes into a single bar.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand where chocolate comes from and have a tangible skill to show for it — the hands-on work is what makes the difference between watching and actually knowing.
Cali Street Food Walking Tour: Local snacks and landmarksThe Cali Street Food Walking Tour is a two-hour guided walk through the city's neighborhoods where you stop at bakeries, fried food vendors and specialty shops to taste local snacks chosen by your guide. You walk past street art, historical downtown streets and a 150-year-old printing workshop, tasting items like pandebono, empanadas, marranitas and ice cream at each stop — vegetarian, gluten-free and meat options available at every stage. Bottled water is included; most travelers finish full after sampling two items per stop.Is it for me?Choose the daytime Street Food Tour if you want to walk and taste at a steady pace, or the Nightlife Street Food option if you prefer the city's food scene after dark — both follow the same neighborhoods and stops, just at different hours.
Cartagena: Fishing & Crabbing Tour with Lagoon Canoe & Beach LunchYou’ll paddle through Cartagena’s lush mangroves by canoe with a local guide, learn hands-on fishing and crabbing tricks, spot wildlife up close, then unwind over a fresh beachfront lunch with your catch or veggie options. Expect laughter, new skills, and moments of quiet beauty you’ll remember long after you leave.
Cartagena: Bike Tour, Bazurto Market Lunch & Getsemaní ArtYou’ll pedal along Cartagena’s breezy bay with a local guide, explore Getsemaní’s wild street art scene, and taste real market food at Bazurto—Anthony Bourdain style. Expect laughter over lunch, salty air on your skin, and a glimpse into daily life most travelers miss.
Medellin Pablo Escobar Tour: Museum, Cemetery & RooftopYou’ll trace Medellin’s complicated history with a local guide—from beer tasting in El Poblado to hearing stories at the Escobar Family Museum, seeing the rooftop where his story ended, visiting graves at Montesacro cemetery, and pausing for reflection in Inflection Park. Each stop feels personal in its own way—sometimes heavy, sometimes oddly hopeful.Is it for me?This tour is built for travelers who want the full arc of Medellin's Escobar story in one morning without arranging separate tickets and transport -- the guides are trained by the family itself, which changes what you learn at each stop.
Guatapé & Peñol Rock: Private Day Trip with Llama FarmYou’ll feed llamas or taste exotic fruit before climbing Peñol Rock for those wild views over lakes and islands. Wander Guatapé’s painted streets with a local guide who knows every story behind those zócalos—and enjoy lunch by the water before heading home with tired legs and probably carrot on your shoes.
Salento Cocora Valley Filandia Tour: Private Flexible ScheduleA private guided tour departing from Pereira that visits Cocora Valley, Salento and Filandia over 6 to 8 hours, with hotel or airport pickup, a bilingual guide and entrance fees included. You choose the start time and the intensity of the walk through the palm forest; the itinerary adapts to your pace and interests. The tour includes medical assistance insurance and transport by van or minibus.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to control how long you spend in the palm forest and when the day starts—the guide and driver adapt to your pace rather than the other way around. It also suits travelers arriving by air, since you can leave luggage in the vehicle and skip the airport-to-hotel transfer hassle.
Snorkeling in Cartagena: 5 Islands with LunchA full-day snorkeling tour from Cartagena visits five islands in the Rosario archipelago, with a bilingual guide, captain and assistant trained for water activities. You snorkel at Isla Grande to see coral reefs and a sunken aircraft; stop at Cholon for a shrimp cocktail and music; swim and eat fruit at Agua Azul; and finish with lunch at Tranquila Beach. Hotel pickup is included; the boat returns to Pegasos Pier at 3:00 pm.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel the Rosario Islands with stops at five locations over a full day—you'll have dedicated time in the water at Isla Grande plus swimming breaks at other islands, rather than a quick hit-and-run pace.
Cartagena: ATV & Zipline Combo Tour with Ocean ViewsYou’ll ride powerful ATVs through Cartagena’s rugged countryside with a local guide, cross a canyon by zipline with sweeping ocean views, and finish with lunch near the beach. Expect laughter, a little dust on your shoes, and moments you’ll want to replay long after you leave.
Bogota: Monserrate, Candelaria & Coffee Tasting Private TourYou’ll ride up Monserrate Mountain for sweeping city views, stroll through La Candelaria’s colorful old streets with a local guide, step inside grand cathedrals and quirky museums, then relax over fresh Colombian coffee in Chapinero Alto—all with private transportation and tickets sorted for you. Expect small surprises along the way.
Cartagena: Classic Car City Tour & Photo Shoot with PickupYou’ll ride through Cartagena’s Old Town in a classic 1950s convertible with a private driver—either guided or self-paced. Expect stops at San Felipe de Barajas Castle, Las Bóvedas market, and iconic plazas for photos and stories you won’t find in guidebooks. It’s equal parts history lesson and joyride—leaving you with sand in your shoes and maybe a new favorite Spanish word.
Pablo Escobar Tour Medellín: La Catedral, Quarter, House, GraveA guided tour of Pablo Escobar–related sites in Medellín using a journalistic approach to examine the drug trade, violence and corruption in Colombia. You visit La Catedral prison (the cells, nightclub, escape route, and former soccer field), the Monaco Building where Escobar lived, the neighborhood where he grew up, and his burial site, with a local English- or Spanish-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and air-conditioned transport. All locations are public; admission is free.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to understand the historical context and consequences of drug trafficking in Colombia rather than a sensationalized account—the journalistic approach and local guide make that the difference here. The 4- to 5-hour timeframe fits a half-day from most Medellín hotels, and the option to add the death site or museum visit lets you build the depth you want.
Medellín: Rooftop Pub Crawl & Nightclubs with VIP EntryYou’ll feel Medellín’s pulse on this rooftop pub crawl—starting with city views and welcome shots before moving through Provenza’s best bars and clubs with a local guide. Expect loud music, new friends, salsa attempts (good or bad), live DJs, and those little moments you’ll remember long after the night ends.
Efoil in Cartagena: 1-Hour FliteBoard with Mangrove TourEfoiling in Cartagena is a one-hour activity on a FliteBoard in the Caribbean waters off Baru, with an English or Spanish-speaking instructor, helmet, life vest and insurance included. You'll fly over the water independent of wind or waves, explore mangroves and watch for dolphins and turtles. The package adds an eight-hour day pass at Hotel Aura Baru, where you can use kayaks, paddle boards and the beach, plus a shower and towel after your ride.Is it for me?You do the efoiling yourself with your instructor alongside you the whole time, so it suits anyone who wants to feel the board and the motion rather than watch it happen. The shared group format keeps the cost down; if you prefer privacy, ask about private sessions at checkout. The eight-hour day pass means you're not rushed back to town after the ride—you have the afternoon to rest, swim or explore the beach club at your own pace.
Nightlife tour Medellín: Rooftops, bars and clubsA guided nightlife tour of Medellín that takes you through rooftops, bars and clubs across Parque Lleras and Provenza neighborhoods, ending at one of the city's top dance venues. The tour includes a bottle of aguardiente at the first bar, a shot at the rooftop, one empanada, and a live guide in English or Spanish. Minimum age is 21; all other consumption beyond what's specified is at your own cost.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving in Medellín for the first time and want to meet other travelers while a local guide shows you where the city actually goes at night. The guide handles the route and introductions, so you're not figuring out which bar to walk into alone.
Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Tour: Private Guide & LunchThis 7-hour private tour from Bogota includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a bilingual guide, entry to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, and lunch in the city center. You walk the cathedral's stations and tunnels with an audioguide, then tour Zipaquira's historic center before returning to Bogota. A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required.Is it for me?At 7 hours round-trip, this tour fills most of a day but leaves the morning or evening free for other Bogota plans. The private format means you set the pace through the cathedral and historic center, and the guide adjusts to your interests rather than a fixed group schedule.
