#oceanrivieraparadise #beachescape
#colombiancoffee
#visitcolimbia
I had a long layover in Miami so I took advantage to see the town! And it’s exactly like on TV!
Did the evening Big Bus ride with Martica & Rafael- what a great introduction to this famous city!
#visitmiami
#lacubanqueen
We did a quick visit of Cartagena yesterday. Although some of us are staying and exploring, I must catch a flight. Cartagena, like most other Colombian cities we visited, is colourful and chaotic. We caught a glimpse of the old city and its colonial architecture, walked through a park and spotted sloths and monkeys 🐒 😮 tasted Colombia’s best coffee, did a sunset cruise and ended the night with a beautiful meal.
This is a trip I will not forget. I made new best friends and I discovered a country of unlimited beauty - both the landscape and its people. Colombia, je t’aime ❤️
#gadventures
#gcanfam
#smallgrouptravel
#visitcolombia
#thecountryofbeauty
Highlights of our walk through downtown Medellín - the city where everything blooms. 🌸🌺🌼
Did you know Medellín is the 2nd biggest exporter of flowers, after Holland?
We spent 3 days in and around Medellín and it has been fabulous ❤️ This is a beautiful vibrant city full of blooms, and the artistry?! There are sculptures everywhere, as well as stunning street art. And again, I felt very safe the whole time, whether I was with the group or by myself.
#gadventures
#gcanfam
#smallgrouptravel
#visitcolombia
#thecountryofbeauty
Guatapé - a few hours outside Medellin. What a colourful town!
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#gcanfam
#smallgrouptravel
#visitcolombia
#thecountryofbeauty
Colombia 🇨🇴 plays Argentina tonight in finals. The excitement is mounting here in Medellin!
This morning we hiked throughout the Cocora Valley- one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. I have seen many landscapes in this world and this one is in the top 3!!! 🤩 Absolutely stunning and surreal! And we were lucky to have the best guides to inform us about the various species of plants and animals we find here, as well as the history. A truly unforgettable experience ❤️
This afternoon, we drove to a cacao farm in an open jeep - so much fun!! We walked throughout their acreage, while Señor Jhon explained the different varietals, their process, etc. During our walk, we picked some ripe fruit then Jhon cracked it open for us. We got to taste the fruit of the cacao before it is dried. Very interesting!!! Then we saw the drying process, shelled some cacao beans, crushed them into a paste and made our own chocolates. We also took some of the cacao paste and smeared it all over our face and hands for the most sublime facial!!! Finally, we enjoyed our chocolate with a cup of hot coco. A perfect afternoon ❤️
#laalejandracacao
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#gcanfam
#smallgrouptravel
#visitcolombia
#thecountryofbeauty
As part of the Colombia Express Tour with G Adventures, we visited the local market this morning. I learned SO much about different fruits. For example, did you know Colombia grows 85 different types of avocado?! 85!!!!! And 8 different types of mango. We got the opportunity to taste several different fruits, many of which I had never heard about before nor would I have tried them if I was travelling on my own. Having a local guide makes all the difference!!!
#gadventures
#gcanfam
#smallgrouptravel
#visitcolombia
#thecountryofbeauty
My first couple of days in Colombia have been amazing! Amazing coffee, the friendliest people, great coffee, so much history and landscape. ❤️
Travelling locally this weekend and enjoying our local gems 💎