12 days in Colombia Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Colombia Trip Planner
Start: Panama City
Fly to El Dorado International Airport, Drive to Villavicencio
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Villavicencio
— 3 nights
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Bogota
— 1 night
Drive
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Zipaquira
— 1 night
Taxi to Tocancipá, Bus to Villa de Leyva
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Villa de Leyva
— 1 night
Drive
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Iza
— 2 nights
Drive
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Bogota
— 3 nights
Fly
End: San Francisco
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Villavicencio — 3 nights
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In the foothills of the Andes, Villavicencio vacations focus primarily on the surrounding natural wonders.You'll discover tucked-away gems like Catedral Nuestra Senora del Carmen and Plaza los Libertadores. Take a break from Villavicencio with a short trip to Parque Nacional in Bogota, about 2h 45 min away. There's more to do: stroll around Parque Fundadores.
For traveler tips, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Villavicencio trip planner.
Panama City, Panama to Villavicencio is an approximately 18-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Panama City in November, expect slightly colder with lows of 70°F in Villavicencio. On the 26th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can take a bus to Bogota.
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Bogota — 1 night
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Athens of South America
Colombia's heart and soul, Bogota has earned the nickname "Athens of South America" thanks to its abundance of universities, libraries, and lower-level schools.On the 26th (Sat), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Monserrate, then admire the masterpieces at Museo Botero del Banco de la Republica, and then get your bearings at Luis Angel Arango Library.
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Bogota planning site.
Getting from Villavicencio to Bogota by bus takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Villavicencio in November: high temperatures in Bogota hover around 67°F and lows are around 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to drive to Zipaquira.
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Zipaquira — 1 night
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A tour of Zipaquira, the salt-mining capital of Colombia, remains one of the best day-trip ideas from Bogota.Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral Diocesana.
For where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, use the Zipaquira trip app.
Traveling by car from Bogota to Zipaquira takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In November in Zipaquira, expect temperatures between 67°F during the day and 48°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) so you can travel to Villa de Leyva.
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Villa de Leyva — 1 night
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Positioned away from major trade routes and exploitable resources, the colonial town of Villa de Leyva has been largely left alone--leaving a window into the 16th century that has become one of Colombia's most popular attractions.On the 28th (Mon), pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Rosario, then explore the activities along Pozos Azules, then engage your brain at Centro de Investigaciones Paleontologicas - CIP, and finally admire the striking features of Casa Terracota.
To see photos, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Villa de Leyva visit planner.
Do a combination of taxi and bus from Zipaquira to Villa de Leyva in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) so you can drive to Iza.
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Iza — 2 nights
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Iza is a town and municipality in Boyacá Department, Colombia. Step off the beaten path and head to Pueblito Boyacense and Playa Blanca. Change things up with a short trip to SocialTour in Mongui (about 52 minutes away). There's more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Laguna De Tota and make a trip to Parque Central y Feria Dulce de Iza.
For photos, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Iza tour itinerary planner.
Drive from Villa de Leyva to Iza in 3 hours. November in Iza sees daily highs of 78°F and lows of 78°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Bogota.
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For photos, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Iza tour itinerary planner.
Drive from Villa de Leyva to Iza in 3 hours. November in Iza sees daily highs of 78°F and lows of 78°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Bogota.
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Bogota — 3 nights
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Athens of South America
Start off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): walk around Parque de Usaquen and then enjoy the sand and surf at Laguna de Guatavita. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Monserrate, admire the masterpieces at Museo Botero del Banco de la Republica, and then get advice or help at Luis Angel Arango Library.
To see traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Bogota trip planner.
You can drive from Iza to Bogota in 4 hours. Traveling from Iza in December, expect nights in Bogota to be cooler, around 46°F, while days are little chillier, around 67°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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To see traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Bogota trip planner.
You can drive from Iza to Bogota in 4 hours. Traveling from Iza in December, expect nights in Bogota to be cooler, around 46°F, while days are little chillier, around 67°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Colombia travel guide
Diverse in terms of landscapes, climates, and cultures, Colombia remains one of South America's least explored tourist destinations, overshadowed by its more popular southern neighbors. Combining the best of what the continent has to offer, a vacation in Colombia allows you to blend outdoor adventures with tours of picture-perfect cobblestoned towns dating back to the colonial era. Tourists on a Colombia holiday can easily hop from sun-kissed coastal spots to the hilly coffee-growing region, where thriving plantations quickly give way to a landscape of snow-covered volcanic peaks and the paramo--alpine ecosystems sheltering some of the rarest plants growing above the continuous forest line.
