The original post: /r/travel by /u/Zealousideal-Web-768 on 2024-10-13 19:09:14.
Hello, I need some help from the kind people of reddit on our Colombia itinerary, specifically on whether to do a trip to Salento over Tayrona/Minca (or Cartagena). We are a couple on a holiday so value not travelling too extensively (without missing out on key experiences this part of the world). Budget is flexible, don’t want to spend too much but don’t need to do cheapest options…
Current thinking is:
Day 1: Arrive Medellin
Day 2: Medellin
Day 3: Medellin (Maybe day trip to Guatape, back for NYE)
Day 4: Medellin (Will be hungover!)
Day 5: Medellin
Day 6: Travel to Jardin
Day 7: Jardin
Day 8: Jardin
Day 9: Travel to Medellin
Day 10: Fly to Santa Marta, bus to Los Naranjos
Day 11: Tayrona NP
Day 12: Minca
Day 13: Minca
Day 14: Travel to Cartagena
Day 15: Cartagena
Day 16: Island (e.g., Isla Grande)
Day 17: Island
Day 18: Cartagena
Day 19: Flight
Do you think Salento is a must? I am balancing the effort of travelling and whether Jardin is comparable enough to miss it, given it’s in the coffee region and has good hikes. Read mixed things about Tayrona/Minca so not sure if would be worth switching this up a bit but may also be unmissable (also from a part of the world without nice beaches and could be a nice break from inland activities!).