Sample Itinerary below (subject to change)
Cartagena, Colombia — 5 days (Fri Jul 17 – Tue Jul 21)
Day 1 — Fri Jul 17 (Arrival & Old Town at Night)
Check into hotel in Centro Histórico (great for walking everywhere).
Evening: Stroll the walled city → sunset at Café del Mar on the ramparts.
Dinner in Getsemaní (street murals + lively bars).
Day 2 — Sat Jul 18 (History & Culture)
Morning: Guided walking tour of the walled city, plazas, and Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas fortress.
Lunch at La Cevichería (Anthony Bourdain favorite).
Afternoon: Visit Palacio de la Inquisición and Museo del Oro Zenú.
Evening: Salsa dancing at Café Havana.
Day 3 — Sun Jul 19 (Rosario Islands day trip)
Full-day boat trip to Islas del Rosario → swim, snorkel, beach club lunch.
Return by late afternoon.
Relaxed dinner in the walled city.
Day 4 — Mon Jul 20 (Getsemaní + Convento de la Popa)
Morning: Street art tour of Getsemaní.
Afternoon: Taxi up to Convento de la Popa for panoramic views.
Evening: Sunset bay cruise on a catamaran.
Day 5 — Tue Jul 21 (Cartagena → San Andrés)
Morning free (shopping for emeralds, coffee, handicrafts).
Fly to San Andrés Island (~2 hrs).
San Andrés Island — 6 days (Tue Jul 21 – Sun Jul 26)
Day 5 (cont'd) — Tue Jul 21 (Arrival & Relaxation)
Evening swim in the clear turquoise water of Spratt Bight Beach.
Dinner on the waterfront.
Day 6 — Wed Jul 22 (Island Orientation & Johnny Cay)
Morning: Boat trip to Johnny Cay National Park (white sand & reggae vibes).
Afternoon: Stop at El Acuario for snorkeling with colorful fish.
Evening: Try crab empanadas and “rondón” (local coconut seafood stew).
Day 7 — Thu Jul 23 (Beach Hopping & Raizal Culture)
Rent a golf cart/scooter → drive the island loop.
Stops: La Piscinita (natural pool snorkeling), West View, San Luis Beach.
Visit Casa Museo Isleña to learn Raizal traditions.
Day 8 — Fri Jul 24 (Adventure Day)
Morning: Scuba dive or intro dive (San Andrés is famous for coral reefs).
Afternoon: Kayak or paddleboard in Old Point Mangrove Park (tranquil lagoon & birdlife).
Sunset drinks at Reggae Roots bar.
Day 9 — Sat Jul 25 (Day trip to Providencia – optional)
Option: Short flight to Providencia Island (less crowded, pristine beaches, incredible reef snorkeling).
If staying local: Boat trip to Cayo Bolívar (uninhabited island, turquoise waters).
Farewell dinner with live Caribbean music.
Day 10 — Sun Jul 26 (Departure)
Morning swim or final shopping (pearls, local crafts).
Flight home.
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