

& Upper Magdalena



Jewel – Cartagena de Indias


ITINERARY
LOCATIONS
TIMES
HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGY
Colombia – a country full of color, natural beauty, tropical warmth and endless bounty. These attributes have, throughout history, attracted humans to its shores with promises of riches and plenty. Throughout tens of thousands of years Colombia has been home to numerous peoples distributed over its rugged geography. These isolated cultures evolved and adapted to their unique surroundings, in some cases thriving and leaving an indelible mark.
Thankfully, some of the relics of these ancient societies have survived, leaving us in awe of their advanced methods of gold work, for example, and their skilled craftsmanship, including some methods which are still to be replicated by modern artisans. The Colombian Project has pioneered Colombia’s only historical and archaeological tour in one of the continent’s most historically important yet least studied countries. We’ve gathered some of the country’s top experts in their respective fields of anthropology, colonial history, archaeology, sociology and archaeobotany, all working together to give an unprecedented, cross-disciplinary insight into their chosen topics, whether it be the statues of San Agustin, the mysterious, captivating rock art of the Amazon basin, the ancient Tayrona or Spanish Colonial Cartagena.
Our experts are conducting ongoing studies which, excitingly, you have the chance to inquire into. During your visit, Colombia’s historically rich and diverse story will start to emerge, as we explore both its pre-Hispanic and Spanish colonial history across the country, in various settings, from the humid forests of the Amazon, to the temperate forests and mountains of the Andes, to the dry tropical forests of the Caribbean coast. For well-read and inquisitive travelers, Colombia is an historical and anthropological paradise which will leave you yearning for more.



Days 1-2: Arrive to Bogota. City tour with markets, museums, Cerro Monserrate and Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira. Dinner with rock art expert.
Days 3 to 5: Fly to San Jose del Guaviare. Visits to Cerro Azul and Raudal rock art sites. Fly back to Bogota and transfer to Sogamoso.
Days 6 & 7: Visit Muisca Museum (Eliecer Silva Celis) and Infiernito Archaeological Park. Tour of Villa de Leyva. Return to Bogota and fly to Pitalito. Transfer to San Agustin.
Days 8 & 9: Visits to San Agustin, Alto de Los Idolos and Alto de Las Piedras archaeological parks. Other local sites also visited.
Days 10 & 11: Fly to Santa Marta. Visit local indigenous culture of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
Day 12 to 14: Transfer to Cartagena. Historical and archaeological city tour. Fly home.



KEY LOCATIONS & UNESCO SITES
- San Agustin Archaeological Park (UNESCO)
- Tierradentro (UNESCO)
- Cerro Azul rock art site (San Jose del Guaviare)
- Gold Museum (Bogota)
- Cartagena de Indias (UNESCO)
- The Lost City
- Villa de Leyva
- Archaeological Museum of Colombia (Bogota)
- Muisca Museum Eliecer Silva Celis (Sogamoso)
- Infiernito Archaeological Park & Muisca Solar
- Observatory
BEST TIME OF YEAR TO TRAVEL
All months aside from April, May and October (months with highest rainfall)
UPON REQUEST
WHY BOOK
ONE OF A KIND
This is the only tour of its kind in Colombia, brought to you exclusively by The Colombian Project

EXPERT LED
Colombia’s foremost experts discuss the various cultures and historical sites that we include in our tours

ONGOING STUDIES:
Hear about it first and become immersed in new investigations
STUNNING LOCATIONS
Colombia’s mountains, valleys, plains, jungles and coastline provide an unforgettable backdrop

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES
We include visits to Colombia’s top UNESCO sites




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