Medellín y Eje Cafetero: 7 noches con Guatapé y Valle de Cocora

About the destination: Medellin is the second largest city in Colombia, and the capital of Antioquia. Due to its pleasant spring-like climate all year round the city is known as the City of the Eternal Spring. Despite its reputation of dangerous city throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Medellin is now considered to be one of the safest cities in Latin America.Medellin is a modern city of significant elegance, with luxurious restaurants, stylish bars and cafés, boutiques and galleries. Colombian figurative artist Fernando Botero was born here, you'll find many of his sculptures spread throughout the city, especially in Plaza Botero where there are 23 sculptures of the Colombian artist. There are several museums and old churches to visit, an impressive Metropolitan Cathedral, a superb Botanical Garden and many lively squares. Many people come here for the nightlife, which has the reputation to be one of the best in Colombia. Medellin is also known for its noteworthy festivals and events, such as the International Poetry Festival, the International Jazz Festival, the International Tango Festival, the Flower Parade and Los Alumbrados, the Christmas lights decorating Medellin, which make it the most beautiful Latin American city for the holidays.

About the destination: Armenia is the capital city of the department of Quindio and makes up a significant portion of Colombia’s famous coffee region. The coffee region attracts vast numbers of tourists annually due to its breathtaking landscapes, cultural cities, national parks and friendly locals.In the surrounding area around Armenia, there are many lush forests, fast-flowing rivers and rolling hills which supply the perfect backdrop for excitement-seekers to engage themselves in adventurous pursuits such as parasailing from the slopes of Andean peaks, canopying amongst the tree-tops, kayaking and rafting the waters of the many rivers of the region, horse-riding while admiring the green scenery of the countryside and trekking in the Los Nevados National Park. For a more relaxing visit to Armenia, visit the National Coffee Park which has rides, cable cars and the Coffee Museum. Armenia epitomises the spirit and love for life that is embedded deep in the hearts of the citizens of the coffee region. There is plenty to do in the area but relaxing and enjoying the rolling green hills should be first on your list here.