Colombia
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Day 1: Fly to Colombia
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Day 2: Bogotá
Take a walking tour of Bogotá, Colombia's capital city with your Tour Director
Take a ride on the Monserrate Funicular, an ascending cable car that brings you to the top of the city for impressive views
Visit the Museo del Oro, or "Museum of Gold," home to largest collection of gold artifacts in the world and dedicated to indigenous groups in Colombia before the Spanish conquest
Enjoy dinner in Bogotá
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Day 3: Bogotá
Attend a lecture on Colombian history
Spend a half day exploring Bogotá on your own
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Day 4: Medellín
Fly to Medellín, a booming city that has been transformed by local entrepreneurs and artists
Take a tour of Medellín
With an expert local guide you will see:
- Old Quarter, the historic downtown area
- Botero Plaza, the location of 23 bronze sculptures
Enjoy dinner in Medellín
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Day 5: Medellín
Learn from a local expert about street music and graffiti on a tour of Comuna 13, which was transformed through community renewal projects
Take the metrocable to visit Arví Park ecological nature preserve, which includes various archaeological remains like roads, water systems and gardens
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Day 6: Medellín
Tour the colorful lake town of Guatapé with an expert local guide
Climb 659 steps (optional) to the top of El Peñol, the world's third-largest stone, for a view of the surrounding area
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Day 7: Cartagena
Fly to Cartagena, a city that still shows vestiges of its colonial era
Taste the flavors of Colombia in a cooking class
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Day 8: Cartagena
Take a tour of Cartagena
With an expert local guide, you will see:
- Plaza de Bolivar to learn about its connection to the fight for independence
- San Pedro Claver Church, an example of colonial architecture
- San Felipe de Barajas Castle, a fortress that sits atop the Hill of San Lazaro
Participate in a drumming class and experience the musical tradition of this area
Visit the Boquilla Mangrove, a fishing village that has maintained Afro-Caribbean influence through food, dress and language
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Day 9: Cartagena
Visit Corales del Rosario National Park, known for its beautiful coral reefs
Enjoy lunch and free time on Barú Island
Enjoy dinner in Cartagena
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly to Colombia
Meet your Field Director at the airport -
Day 2: Bogotá
Take a walking tour of Bogotá, Colombia's capital city with your Tour Director
Take a ride on the Monserrate Funicular, an ascending cable car that brings you to the top of the city for impressive views
Visit the Museo del Oro, or "Museum of Gold," home to largest collection of gold artifacts in the world and dedicated to indigenous groups in Colombia before the Spanish conquest
Enjoy dinner in Bogotá
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Day 3: Bogotá
Attend a lecture on Colombian history
Spend a half day exploring Bogotá on your own
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Day 4: Medellín
Fly to Medellín, a booming city that has been transformed by local entrepreneurs and artists
Take a tour of Medellín
With an expert local guide you will see:
- Old Quarter, the historic downtown area
- Botero Plaza, the location of 23 bronze sculptures
Enjoy dinner in Medellín
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Day 5: Medellín
Learn from a local expert about street music and graffiti on a tour of Comuna 13, which was transformed through community renewal projects
Take the metrocable to visit Arví Park ecological nature preserve, which includes various archaeological remains like roads, water systems and gardens
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Day 6: Medellín
Tour the colorful lake town of Guatapé with an expert local guide
Climb 659 steps (optional) to the top of El Peñol, the world's third-largest stone, for a view of the surrounding area
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Day 7: Cartagena
Fly to Cartagena, a city that still shows vestiges of its colonial era
Taste the flavors of Colombia in a cooking class
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Day 8: Cartagena
Take a tour of Cartagena
With an expert local guide, you will see:
- Plaza de Bolivar to learn about its connection to the fight for independence
- San Pedro Claver Church, an example of colonial architecture
- San Felipe de Barajas Castle, a fortress that sits atop the Hill of San Lazaro
Participate in a drumming class and experience the musical tradition of this area
Visit the Boquilla Mangrove, a fishing village that has maintained Afro-Caribbean influence through food, dress and language
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Day 9: Cartagena
Visit Corales del Rosario National Park, known for its beautiful coral reefs
Enjoy lunch and free time on Barú Island
Enjoy dinner in Cartagena
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Day 10: Depart for home
Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness
What's Included
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Round-trip airfare and transportation
Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Accommodations
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Regional-style meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavors to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left up to you to discover favorite dishes of your own.
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End-to-end Support
Your team helps to secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides recruiting tools and helps establish your program's ongoing presence on campus.
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Full-time Field Director
Your expert Field Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all program logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and enhancing teaching moments wherever your curriculum takes you.
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Guided sightseeing
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides who join your group for select experiences on tour
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Worldwide support, safety and security
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide. We provide 24-hour emergency support service along with a comprehensive $15 million liability policy that covers you and your institution while abroad.
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Flexible Payment Options
Give more students the opportunity to study abroad by offering them two different payment plan options, along with our TripFunder website to help fundraise for the program.
